Description
A creamy and cheesy mac and cheese perfect for Thanksgiving.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces elbow macaroni
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups milk
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
Instructions
- Cook macaroni according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.
- Stir in flour and cook for 1 minute.
- Gradually add milk, whisking until smooth.
- Cook until the sauce thickens.
- Add cheddar and mozzarella cheese, stirring until melted.
- Add garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Combine cheese sauce with macaroni.
- Transfer to a baking dish and top with breadcrumbs.
- Bake at 350°F for 20 minutes or until golden.
Notes
- Use any cheese you prefer.
- Add cooked vegetables for extra flavor.
- Can be made ahead and baked later.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: thanksgiving mac n cheese, creamy mac and cheese, holiday side dish