Baked Mac and Cheese
This baked mac and cheese has a creamy stovetop cheese sauce, a crisp breadcrumb top, and the kind of cozy texture that keeps the pan moving fast.
- Total Time45 minutes
- Yield1 casserole 1x
- DietNut Free, Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 1 pound elbow macaroni
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1/4 cup allpurpose flour
- 3 cups milk
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Boil the macaroni until tender, then drain well.
- Melt the butter in a pot.
- Stir in the flour and cook briefly to form a roux.
- Whisk in the milk until smooth and slightly thickened.
- Stir in the cheese, salt, and pepper until melted.
- Fold the cooked macaroni into the cheese sauce.
- Spread the mixture into a baking dish and top with breadcrumbs.
- Bake at 375 F for about 25 minutes until golden and bubbly.
- Rest for a few minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
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