Description
Looking for easy comfort food ideas? This baked mac and cheese is quick, creamy, and cheesy the best homemade version for family dinners or holidays! With melty cheddar and mozzarella, it’s the perfect simple meal to warm up any day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz elbow macaroni
- 4 tbsp butter
- 3 tbsp flour
- 3 cups milk
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 tsp paprika (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook macaroni in salted water until al dente; drain and set aside.
- In a saucepan, melt butter and whisk in flour to form a roux.
- Slowly add milk, whisking until thick and creamy.
- Remove from heat and stir in cheeses until melted.
- Season with salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Mix cheese sauce with macaroni and pour into a greased baking dish.
- Top with extra cheese and bake for 20 minutes until golden and bubbly.
Notes
- Add breadcrumbs on top for crunch.
- Mix different cheeses for deeper flavor.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 65mg