Benjamin Franklin (macaroni & Cheese) Recipe
Make Benjamin Franklin (macaroni & Cheese) Recipe in just 50m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Pasta
Cheese Sauce
Topping
Method
Pasta Preparation
- 1
Cook the Macaroni
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the macaroni and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain the pasta and set aside.
Cheese Sauce Preparation
- 2
- 3
Add Cheese and Seasoning
Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the shredded cheddar cheese until melted and smooth. Add salt, black pepper, and paprika, mixing well.
Combine and Bake
- 4
Combine Pasta and Sauce
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked macaroni and cheese sauce. Mix until the pasta is well coated.
- 5
Prepare the Topping
In a small bowl, mix the breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, and melted butter until combined.
- 6
Assemble the Dish
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Pour the macaroni and cheese mixture into a greased baking dish. Sprinkle the breadcrumb topping evenly over the macaroni.
- 7
Bake
Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and crispy.
