Description
A rich and creamy macaroni and cheese casserole baked to perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups elbow macaroni
- 4 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 cups milk
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook macaroni according to package instructions; drain.
- In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.
- Add flour, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder; stir until smooth.
- Gradually add milk, stirring continuously until thickened.
- Remove from heat and stir in 3 cups of cheese until melted.
- Add cooked macaroni to cheese sauce and mix well.
- Pour mixture into a greased baking dish.
- Top with remaining cheese and breadcrumbs.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden and bubbly.
Notes
- You can add cooked vegetables for extra nutrition.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Reheat in the oven or microwave.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: creamy macaroni and cheese casserole