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Old Fashioned Baked Macaroni & Cheese
This classic Old Fashioned Baked Macaroni & Cheese is made in just 30 minutes with a creamy pepper jack cheese sauce and crispy breadcrumb topping. It is oh so comforting and delicious!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 545 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 12 ounces macaroni pasta
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 4 tablespoons flour
- 2 cups Half & Half or milk
- 1 12-ounce Can evaporated Milk or heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon corn starch
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning blend
- salt and pepper to taste (I used about ½ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon pepper)
- 4 ounces cream cheese softened
- 2 cups white cheddar cheese or yellow cheddar cheese divided
Toppings
- ⅔ cup panko style breadcrumbs
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 2 tablespoons butter
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees and lightly grease a large casserole or baking dish. Next, Cook macaroni pasta according to package's instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large pan or skillet melt the 3 tablespoons butter. Stir in flour. Slowly and gradually whisk in milk until a sauce forms. Stir corn starch into evaporated milk until dissolved, then add to pan and whisk to combine.
- Add dijon mustard, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper, cream cheese, and 1 1/2 cups pepperjack cheese and stir until cheeses are melted and combined with the sauce.
- Stir noodles into the sauce. Transfer to prepared casserole/baking dish. Sprinkle remaining pepperjack cheese over the top.
- Next make the topping. In a pan on the stove, melt butter. Add breadcrumbs and Italian seasoning and stir over medium-high heat until breadcrumbs begin to brown. Sprinkle over pasta.
- Bake, uncovered, for about 10-15 minutes. Allow to cool slightly and serve.
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Notes
- For a bit of a kick: add in 1/2 cup jalapeño slices into the Mac and Cheese mixture before baking.
- The cheese: Be sure to use freshly grated cheese and not pre-shredded cheese for a super creamy and smooth textured cheese sauce.
- Use a combination of both white and yellow cheddar or substitute pepper jack cheese sauce for a spicy kick (it's so good and not too spicy!).
Nutrition Information
Calories
545kcal
(27%)
Carbohydrates
62g
(21%)
Protein
23g
(46%)
Fat
23g
(35%)
Saturated Fat
13g
(65%)
Cholesterol
64mg
(21%)
Sodium
421mg
(18%)
Potassium
341mg
(10%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Vitamin A
700IU
(14%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
445mg
(45%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 545
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 545kcal | 27% |
| Carbohydrates | 62g | 21% |
| Protein | 23g | 46% |
| Fat | 23g | 35% |
| Saturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Cholesterol | 64mg | 21% |
| Sodium | 421mg | 18% |
| Potassium | 341mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 700IU | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 445mg | 45% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.