Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this Homemade Mac and Cheese recipe. Creamy, cheesy, and perfectly seasoned, this dish is a crowd-pleaser that will have everyone coming back for seconds.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound elbow macaroni
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 cups whole milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground mustard (optional)
- salt and black pepper to taste
Toppings:
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs (optional)
- 1 tablespoon butter (for topping)
Instructions
- Cook the Macaroni: Cook elbow macaroni until al dente, then drain and set aside.
- Prepare the Cheese Sauce: Melt butter, whisk in flour, pour in milk and cream, cook until thickened, then add cheddar, mozzarella, seasonings, and stir until smooth.
- Combine Pasta and Sauce: Add cooked pasta to cheese sauce and mix well.
- Bake: Preheat oven, transfer mac and cheese to a baking dish, top with breadcrumb mixture, bake until golden and bubbly.
- Serve: Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- For extra creaminess, add more cream or cream cheese.
- For a spicy twist, add cayenne or hot sauce.
- You can skip baking for a stovetop-only version.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
