Baked Mac & Cheese Recipe

Cooking Instructions

1. 1

   Cook the Pasta

   Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a large pot of boiling salted water, add the elbow macaroni and cook until al dente. Drain and set aside.

2. 2

   Make the Cheese Sauce

   In a large saucepan, melt 1 stick (1/2 cup) of butter over medium heat. Add the flour and whisk for about 2 minutes until it forms a paste. Gradually whisk in the milk, stirring constantly until the mixture thickens (about 5-7 minutes). Stir in the cheddar, asiago, and gruyere cheeses until melted and smooth. Season with salt, black pepper, and paprika.

3. 3

   Combine Pasta and Cheese Sauce

   Add the cooked macaroni to the cheese sauce and stir until fully coated.

4. 4

   Prepare Breadcrumb Topping

   In a small pan, melt the remaining butter and toss with breadcrumbs until coated and golden brown.

5. 5

   Assemble and Bake

   Transfer the macaroni and cheese mixture to a greased baking dish. Evenly sprinkle the breadcrumb mixture on top. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes until bubbly and golden.

6. 6

   Serve

   Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes before serving.