Mac & Cheese Recipe
Creamy macaroni and cheese baked to perfection.
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Ingredients
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Pasta
Cheese Sauce
Topping
Method
Preparing the Pasta
- 1
Cook the Macaroni
In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Add the macaroni pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
Making the Cheese Sauce
- 2
Melt the Butter
In a medium saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat.
- 3
Make the Roux
Whisk in the flour and cook for about 1 minute until golden and bubbling.
- 4
Add the Milk
Slowly pour in the milk, whisking continuously until the mixture is smooth. Bring it to a gentle simmer.
- 5
Add the Cheese
Reduce heat to low and add the cheddar cheese and cream cheese. Stir until completely melted and creamy.
- 6
Combining and Baking
- 7
Combine Pasta and Sauce
In a large mixing bowl, combine the drained macaroni with the cheese sauce. Stir until all the pasta is well coated.
- 8
Prepare the Topping
In a small bowl, mix together the bread crumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, and melted butter.
- 9
Assemble the Dish
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Transfer the macaroni and cheese to a greased baking dish. Sprinkle the bread crumb topping evenly over the top.
- 10
Bake
Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and crispy.
- 11
Serve
Remove from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy your creamy baked macaroni and cheese!