Baked Macaroni And Cheese Recipe
Macaroni in a white cheddar sauce baked in a dish with our homemade bread crumbs. add ham, bacon or lobster for a few bucks more.
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Ingredients
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Pasta
Cheese Sauce
Breadcrumb Topping
Optional Add-ins
Method
Preparation
- 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.
Cheese Sauce
- 2
Make the Roux
In a saucepan over medium heat, melt 4 tablespoons of butter. Add 1 tablespoon of all-purpose flour and whisk continuously for about 2 minutes until bubbly and slightly golden.
- 3
Add Milk
Gradually add 2 cups of milk to the roux while whisking to prevent lumps. Continue cooking until the mixture thickens, about 5-7 minutes.
- 4
Add Cheese and Seasonings
Remove from heat and stir in 2 cups of shredded white cheddar cheese, 1 teaspoon of salt, 1 teaspoon of black pepper, 0.5 teaspoon of garlic powder, and 0.5 teaspoon of onion powder until smooth and creamy.
Combine and Bake
- 5
Combine Macaroni and Cheese Sauce
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked macaroni with the cheese sauce. If using optional add-ins like ham, bacon, or lobster, stir them in at this stage.
- 6
Prepare Breadcrumb Topping
In a small bowl, mix together 1 cup of bread crumbs, 0.5 cup of grated Parmesan cheese, and 2 tablespoons of melted butter until well combined.
- 7
Assemble the Dish
Transfer the macaroni and cheese mixture into a greased baking dish, then sprinkle the breadcrumb topping evenly over the top.
- 8
Bake
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake the macaroni and cheese for 25-30 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and bubbly.
