Description
A collection of cheesy comfort food dinners that are perfect for picky eaters, ensuring a delightful meal experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups macaroni pasta
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook the macaroni pasta according to package instructions until al dente.
- In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat and stir in the milk.
- Add the shredded cheddar cheese to the saucepan and stir until melted and smooth.
- Combine the cooked macaroni with the cheese sauce, adding salt and pepper to taste.
- Transfer the mixture to a baking dish and sprinkle breadcrumbs on top.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes or until the top is golden brown.
Notes
- Feel free to add cooked vegetables or proteins for extra nutrition.
- For a spicier version, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the cheese sauce.
- This dish can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator before baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 40mg