Mac ’n Cheese Recipe

Time45m

Serves4

House-Made Cheese Sauce, Season Breadcrumbs

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Ingredients

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1
Cook the Pasta
In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook the elbow macaroni according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
2
Make the Cheese Sauce
In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Whisk in the flour and cook for about 1 minute until bubbly. Gradually whisk in the milk, stirring constantly until the sauce thickens, about 5-7 minutes.
3
Add Cheese
Remove the sauce from heat and stir in the shredded cheddar cheese and cream cheese until fully melted and smooth. Season with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder.
4
Combine
Add the cooked elbow macaroni to the cheese sauce and stir until the pasta is well coated.
5
Prepare Breadcrumbs
In a small bowl, mix together seasoned breadcrumbs with a bit of melted butter for topping.
6
Bake
Transfer the mac and cheese to a baking dish, sprinkle the breadcrumb mixture on top, and bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.