Creamy Baked Macaroni and Cheese
Rich and velvety homemade cheese sauce baked until golden for the ultimate comfort meal.
⏱ 15 min prep · 30 min cookServes 6640 cal · 20g proteinvegetariancomfortkid friendly
Ingredients
- 1 lb macaroni
- 4 tbsp butter
- 0.25 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 cup milk
- 4 cup cheddar cheese
- 0.5 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 tsp salt
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 375 degrees.
- 2
Boil the macaroni according to package instructions and drain.
- 3
Melt butter in a pot, whisk in flour for one minute, then gradually add milk until thickened.
- 4
Stir in 3 cups of cheddar cheese until melted and smooth.
- 5
Combine the sauce with the pasta, pour into a baking dish, and top with remaining cheese and panko.
- 6
Bake for 20 minutes until the top is bubbling and golden.
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