Baked Mac and Cheese
Add some amazing southern flair to your dinner by whipping up this Baked Mac and Cheese. This recipe is warm, gooey cheese coupled with soft pasta, then finished off with a bread crumb topping. I guarantee all friends and family will walk away loving this dish.
Servings: 8
Calories: 888kcal
Ingredients
- 1 lb macaroni
- 3 cups cheddar cheese
- 2 cups gouda cheese
- 4 tbsp butter salted
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 1/2 cups whole milk
- 1/2 tsp dry mustard
- salt and pepper to taste
Topping
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 3 tbsp melted butter salted
- 1/2 cup cheddar cheese
- 1/4 tsp paprika optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
- Cook the macaroni in salted boiling water according to packaging instructions.
- In a large skillet, melt 4 tbsp butter and whisk in the all-purpose flour. Whisk for 1-2 minutes. Stir in the milk. Cook over medium-high heat until the sauce thickens, stirring frequently.
- Once the sauce thickens, add the cheddar cheese and gouda cheese, dry mustard, and season generously with salt and pepper. Stir in the cooked macaroni and check for seasoning. Add more salt and pepper if needed.
- In a small skillet melt 3 tbsp of butter. Stir in the breadcrumbs and paprika. Cook until golden.
- Place the macaroni in a 9x13 greased baking dish. Top the macaroni with the breadcrumb mixture and 1/2 cup cheddar cheese. Bake for 20 minutes or until golden and bubbly.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 888kcal | Carbohydrates: 69g | Protein: 40g | Fat: 50g | Saturated Fat: 30g | Cholesterol: 166mg | Sodium: 1023mg | Potassium: 428mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 1397IU | Calcium: 940mg | Iron: 1mg