Mac And Cheese Recipe
Creamy mac and cheese topped with breadcrumbs.
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Ingredients
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Pasta
Cheese Sauce
Breadcrumb Topping
Method
Pasta Cooking
- 1
Cook the Elbow Macaroni
In a large pot of boiling salted water, add the elbow macaroni and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
Cheese Sauce Preparation
- 2
- 3
Add Milk
Slowly whisk in the milk, ensuring there are no lumps. Continue to cook while stirring until the mixture thickens and starts to bubble.
- 4
Incorporate Cheese
Reduce the heat to low and add the shredded cheddar cheese and cream cheese. Stir until completely melted and smooth.
- 5
Season the Sauce
Add salt, black pepper, and garlic powder to the cheese sauce. Mix well to combine.
Combine and Bake
- 6
Combine Pasta with Sauce
Add the cooked macaroni to the cheese sauce and stir until the pasta is fully coated.
- 7
Prepare Breadcrumb Topping
In a small bowl, mix together the breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, and olive oil until the breadcrumbs are evenly coated.
- 8
Assemble in Baking Dish
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Transfer the mac and cheese mixture to a greased 9x13-inch baking dish. Evenly sprinkle the breadcrumb mixture on top.
- 9
Bake
Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until the top is golden brown and crispy.