Macaroni & Cheese Recipe
Herbed Breadcrumbs
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Ingredients
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Macaroni and Cheese
Method
Instructions
- 1
Cook the macaroni
In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook the elbow macaroni according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- 2
- 3
Add milk and cheese
Gradually whisk in the milk and bring to a simmer. Cook until the sauce thickens, about 5 minutes. Stir in the grated cheddar cheese, salt, black pepper, and paprika until smooth.
- 4
Combine macaroni and cheese sauce
Add the cooked macaroni to the cheese sauce and stir until well combined.
- 5
Prepare the herbed breadcrumbs
In a separate bowl, mix together the breadcrumbs, melted butter, dried parsley, garlic powder, and salt until combined.
- 6
Assemble and bake
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Transfer the macaroni and cheese to a baking dish and sprinkle the herbed breadcrumbs on top. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden and bubbly.
- 7
Serve
Remove from the oven and let it cool slightly before serving. Enjoy your macaroni and cheese with herbed breadcrumbs!