Mac And Cheese Recipe
Delicious mac and cheese served as an appetizer.
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Method
Cooking Instructions
- 1
Cook the Pasta
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the elbow macaroni and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- 2
Make the Cheese Sauce
In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the flour and cook for 1-2 minutes until bubbly. Slowly whisk in the milk and bring to a simmer, stirring constantly until thickened. Remove from heat and stir in the cheddar cheese until melted. Season with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder.
- 3
Combine Pasta and Sauce
Add the drained macaroni to the cheese sauce and mix well until the pasta is fully coated.
- 4
Prepare for Baking
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Transfer the mac and cheese to a greased baking dish and sprinkle breadcrumbs on top.
- 5
Bake
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until the top is golden brown and bubbling.
- 6
Serve
Let cool for a few minutes before serving as an appetizer. Enjoy!