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Description
A classic baked mac and cheese recipe with a creamy texture.
Ingredients
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- 8 oz elbow macaroni
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 cups milk
- 1/4 cup butter
- 2 1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook macaroni according to package directions.
- Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat.
- Stir in flour, salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Slowly add milk while whisking continuously.
- Cook until sauce thickens.
- Remove from heat and stir in cheeses.
- Combine cooked macaroni with cheese sauce.
- Transfer to a baking dish.
- Bake for 30 minutes until golden brown.
Notes
- Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
- For crispier topping, broil for last 2 minutes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg