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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Method
Cooking Instructions
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- 2
Cook the Macaroni
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.
- 3
Make the Cheese Sauce
In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Stir in the flour and cook for about 1 minute, forming a roux. Gradually whisk in the milk, stirring constantly until the mixture thickens. Add salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder. Remove from heat and stir in 1.5 cups of the shredded cheddar cheese until melted and smooth.
- 4
Combine and Bake
In a large bowl, combine the cooked macaroni and cheese sauce. Pour into a greased baking dish. Top with remaining cheese and the breadcrumbs. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until golden and bubbly.
- 5
Serve
Let the baked mac & cheese cool for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy!
