Description
A creamy and cheesy southern baked mac and cheese dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound elbow macaroni
- 4 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 4 cups milk
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- 1/2 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, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper; stir until smooth.
- Slowly add milk, whisking until thickened.
- Stir in cheddar and parmesan cheese until melted.
- Add cooked macaroni to the cheese sauce; mix well.
- Transfer to a baking dish and sprinkle breadcrumbs on top.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden and bubbly.
Notes
- Use a mix of cheeses for more flavor.
- Let it sit for a few minutes before serving.
- Add cooked bacon or veggies for variation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: southern baked mac and cheese, baked macaroni and cheese, comfort food