Macaroni and Cheese

Macaroni and Cheese
  • PREP TIME
    15 mins
  • COOK TIME
    35 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    50 mins
  • SERVING
    6 People
  • VIEWS
    1.3K

Elevate your comfort food game with this luxuriously creamy baked macaroni and cheese, featuring a golden, buttery breadcrumb topping and a hint of mustard for an unexpected zing. A guaranteed crowd-pleaser!

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    44 g
  • Cholesterol
    65 mg
  • Fiber
    3 g
  • Protein
    19 g
  • Saturated Fat
    14 g
  • Sodium
    414 mg
  • Sugar
    5 g
  • Fat
    23 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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Recipe View Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 2-quart casserole dish.

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Recipe View Place bread crumbs into a small bowl and mix well with melted butter; set aside.

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Recipe View Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add macaroni and cook until al dente, 8 to 10 minutes; drain, then place into the prepared casserole dish.

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Recipe View While pasta is cooking, melt 2 tablespoons butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in minced onion and cook until onion softens and turns translucent, about 5 minutes.

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Recipe View Stir in flour, salt, pepper, and dry mustard until incorporated, then pour in milk and bring to a simmer. Cook, stirring constantly, until milk has thickened, about 10 minutes.

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Recipe View Remove from heat and stir in Cheddar cheese until melted. Pour cheese sauce over macaroni, then sprinkle evenly with buttered bread crumbs.

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Recipe View Bake in the preheated oven until top is golden and bubbly, about 20 minutes.

For a richer flavor, use a blend of cheeses like Gruyere, Monterey Jack, or even a touch of Parmesan.
Add a pinch of nutmeg to the cheese sauce for a warm, aromatic depth.
Feel free to customize the topping with herbs like thyme or rosemary.

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.2/ 5 ( 428 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (11)
  • Kristy Kohler

    I used gluten-free pasta and breadcrumbs and it worked perfectly!

  • Jimmie Ebert

    I made it ahead of time and it was just as good the next day.

  • Adelle Steuber

    The breadcrumb topping adds such a nice texture. Will definitely make again!

  • Santa Kemmer

    So much better than boxed mac and cheese!

  • Mayra Strosinrenner

    I added some Gruyere cheese and it was amazing! Thanks for the recipe!

  • Juanita Waters

    This recipe is a game-changer! The dry mustard is a stroke of genius.

  • Rudolph Jenkins

    I omitted the dry mustard since I don't like the taste, and it was still amazing!

  • Freeda Spencer

    This is now my go-to mac and cheese recipe!

  • Rashawn Carter

    I added some bacon bits to mine. So good!

  • Paolo Walter

    My kids devoured it! So easy and delicious.

  • Ansel Simonis

    The sauce was perfectly creamy and the baking time was spot on.

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