Description
A simple and delicious recipe for baked mac and cheese topped with a golden crispy layer that is sure to please everyone.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces elbow macaroni
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook the macaroni according to package instructions; drain.
- In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour, salt, pepper, and paprika until smooth.
- Gradually whisk in milk and cook until thickened.
- Remove from heat and stir in cheese until melted.
- Add the cooked macaroni to the cheese sauce and mix well.
- Transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish.
- Sprinkle breadcrumbs on top.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the top is golden brown.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add cooked bacon or diced tomatoes.
- Use a mix of cheeses for a more complex taste.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 50mg