Baked Mac & Cheese Recipe
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Ingredients
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Pasta
Cheese Sauce
Toppings
Method
Preparation
- 1
Cook the Pasta
In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Add the elbow macaroni and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
Cheese Sauce
- 2
- 3
Add Milk
Gradually whisk in the milk, stirring continuously to avoid lumps. Cook until the mixture thickens, about 5-7 minutes.
- 4
Add Cheese
Reduce heat to low, then stir in the cheddar cheese and cream cheese until melted and smooth. Season with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and mustard powder.
Combine & Bake
- 5
Combine Pasta and Cheese Sauce
In a large mixing bowl, combine the drained macaroni with the cheese sauce, stirring until all the pasta is well coated.
- 6
Prepare for Baking
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Transfer the macaroni and cheese mixture to a greased baking dish.
- 7
Add Toppings
In a small bowl, mix together the breadcrumbs, parmesan cheese, and paprika. Sprinkle the mixture evenly over the mac and cheese in the baking dish.
- 8
Bake
Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the top is golden and crispy.
- 9
Serve
Remove from the oven, let cool for a few minutes, then serve hot.
