DinnerAmericanMedium

Baked Mac and Cheese

Name: Baked Mac and Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 lb elbow macaroni; Salted water (for boiling); 4 tbsp butter; ¼ cup all-purpose flour; 3 cups whole milk; 1 cup heavy cream; 2 cups sharp cheddar (shredded); 1 cup Gruyere cheese (shredded); ½ tsp dry mustard; ½ tsp garlic powder; ½ tsp salt; ¼ tsp cayenne; ½ cup breadcrumbs; 2 tbsp butter (melted); ¼ cup Parmesan (grated)

The ultimate creamy, cheesy baked mac. Crispy top, gooey inside — the only mac and cheese recipe you will ever need.

Prep

15 min

Cook

30 min

Total

45 min

Serves

Instructions

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Step 1 — Cook the pasta

1 lb elbow macaroni
Salted water (for boiling)

Step 2 — Make the cheese sauce

4 tbsp butter
¼ cup all-purpose flour
3 cups whole milk
1 cup heavy cream
2 cups sharp cheddar (shredded)
1 cup Gruyere cheese (shredded)
½ tsp dry mustard
½ tsp garlic powder
½ tsp salt
¼ tsp cayenne

Step 3 — Top and bake

½ cup breadcrumbs
2 tbsp butter (melted)
¼ cup Parmesan (grated)

Nutrition

Per serving (estimate)

520

Calories

22g

Protein

52g

Carbs

26g

Fat

Fiber

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