Description
A creamy and rich mac and cheese with added flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz elbow macaroni
- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
Instructions
- Cook the macaroni according to package instructions.
- In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.
- Add flour, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Stir for 1 minute.
- Slowly whisk in milk until smooth.
- Add cheese and stir until melted.
- Combine macaroni and cheese sauce in a baking dish.
- Top with breadcrumbs.
- Bake at 350°F for 20 minutes.
Notes
- Adjust cheese types for different flavors.
- Add cooked bacon or vegetables for variations.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: upgraded mac and cheese, creamy mac and cheese, baked mac and cheese