Description
A comforting, creamy macaroni and cheese dish that’s perfect for family dinners and evokes cherished childhood memories.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces elbow macaroni
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups milk
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook the elbow macaroni according to package instructions until al dente, then drain.
- In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the flour and cook for about 1 minute.
- Gradually whisk in the milk and continue stirring until the mixture thickens.
- Remove from heat and stir in the shredded cheese until melted and smooth. Add salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder if using.
- Combine the cheese sauce with the cooked macaroni and mix well.
- Pour the macaroni mixture into a greased baking dish.
- Top with breadcrumbs for a crispy topping.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until bubbly and golden on top.
- Serve warm and enjoy your creamy comfort food!
Notes
Make ahead and refrigerate for a quick bake later. Leftovers can be stored for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg