Description
A creamy and cheesy classic pasta dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz elbow macaroni
- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 2 cups whole milk
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 cup panko bread crumbs
Instructions
- Cook elbow macaroni according to package instructions.
- In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.
- Add flour and stir for 1-2 minutes.
- Gradually whisk in milk and cook until thickened.
- Remove from heat and stir in cheese until melted.
- Combine cheese sauce with macaroni.
- Transfer to a baking dish and top with panko bread crumbs.
- Bake at 350°F for 20 minutes or until golden brown.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add cooked bacon or vegetables.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Mac and Cheese