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Homemade Mac and Cheese
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Ingredients
8 ounces
uncooked elbow macaroni
1/4 cup
salted butter
3 tablespoons
all-purpose flour
2 1/2 cups
milk
2 cups
shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
1/2 cup
finely grated Parmesan cheese
to taste
salt
to taste
ground black pepper
2 tablespoons
salted butter
1/2 cup
dry bread crumbs
1 pinch
ground paprika
Instructions
STEP 1
Gather all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease an 8-inch square baking dish.
STEP 2
Boil a large pot of lightly salted water. Add macaroni and simmer for about 8 minutes; drain and transfer to the baking dish.
STEP 3
Melt 1/4 cup butter in a medium skillet over low heat. Whisk in flour until paste-like and light golden, about 3-5 minutes.
STEP 4
Gradually whisk in 2 1/2 cups milk, and bring to a simmer.
STEP 5
Stir in Cheddar and Parmesan; season with salt and pepper. Cook until cheese melts and sauce thickens, about 3-5 minutes.
STEP 6
Pour cheese sauce over macaroni, stir until combined.
STEP 7
For the topping, melt 2 tablespoons butter in a skillet, add bread crumbs, cook until browned.
STEP 8
Spread bread crumbs over macaroni, sprinkle with paprika.
STEP 9
Bake until topping is golden brown and bubbly, about 30 minutes.
Nutrition Facts
(per serving)
Calories:
845 calories
Servings:
4 servings
Carbohydrates:
65 g
Fat:
48 g
Fiber:
3 g
Protein:
37 g
Sugar:
8 g
Meal Effort
Preparation:
10 minutes
Cook:
45 minutes
Total:
55 minutes