Baked Mac and Cheese: The Creamiest Comfort Food Ever!
Baked Mac and Cheese is the ultimate comfort food, bringing together creamy cheese sauce and perfectly cooked pasta.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 8 ounces elbow macaroni
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups milk
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook macaroni according to package instructions; drain.
- In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.
- Stir in flour until smooth, then gradually add milk, stirring constantly until thickened.
- Add cheese, salt, pepper, and paprika; mix until cheese is melted.
- Combine the cheese sauce with the macaroni and transfer to a baking dish.
- Bake in preheated oven for 20-25 minutes until golden and bubbly.
Notes
- For an extra crispy topping, sprinkle breadcrumbs on top before baking.
- Feel free to mix in additional ingredients like bacon or vegetables for added flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Baked Mac and Cheese, comfort food, creamy cheese, pasta
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