Description
Macaroni and cheese is the ultimate comfort food that brings back nostalgic memories with its creamy cheese sauce and perfectly cooked pasta. This easy baked mac and cheese recipe combines sharp cheddar for a rich flavor and a golden, bubbly crust that will delight your taste buds. Perfect for cozy nights or festive gatherings, this dish can easily be customized to suit your tastes. Let’s dive into this cheesy masterpiece that promises to impress family and friends alike!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz elbow macaroni
- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 2 cups whole milk
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Boil the elbow macaroni in salted water until al dente; drain and set aside.
- In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Whisk in flour for 1-2 minutes until smooth.
- Gradually add milk while whisking continuously, cooking until slightly thickened (5-7 minutes).
- Stir in shredded cheddar until fully melted; season with salt and pepper.
- Combine the macaroni with the cheese sauce until well-coated.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Pour mac and cheese into a greased baking dish, bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 660mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 70mg