Baked Mac N Cheese Recipe
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Ingredients
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Pasta
Cheese Sauce
Topping
Method
Preparation
- 1
Cook the Pasta
In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Add elbow macaroni and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- 2
Make the Cheese Sauce
In the same pot, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat. Stir in the flour and cook for about 1 minute until bubbly. Gradually whisk in the milk, stirring constantly until the mixture thickens and comes to a simmer.
- 3
Add the Cheese
Reduce heat to low and add the shredded cheddar cheese and cream cheese to the sauce. Stir until fully melted and creamy. Season with salt, black pepper, and paprika.
Assembly
- 4
Combine Pasta and Sauce
Add the drained macaroni to the cheese sauce and stir until the pasta is evenly coated.
- 5
Prepare Topping
In a small bowl, mix together breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, and olive oil until well combined.
- 6
Bake
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Transfer the macaroni and cheese mixture to a greased baking dish. Sprinkle the breadcrumb topping evenly over the top. Bake for 25-30 minutes until the top is golden brown and bubbly.
Serving
- 7
Serve Hot
Remove from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy your delicious baked mac and cheese!