Baked Macaroni and Cheese

Baked Macaroni and Cheese

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American · 50 min · vegetarian

558 cal 24g protein 48g carbs 30g fat per serving · estimated

Ingredients

scaled from 6 servings
  • 1/4 lb elbow macaroni
  • 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 1/4 cup gruyere cheese, shredded
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1 3/4 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup plain breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 tsp salt

Method (tap to check — screen stays awake)

  1. Preheat oven to 375F and cook macaroni 2 minutes shy of package directions; drain.
  2. Melt 4 tbsp butter in a pot, whisk in flour, and cook 1 minute.
  3. Gradually whisk in milk; simmer until thickened, 5 minutes.
  4. Off heat, stir in cheddar and gruyere until smooth; add salt.
  5. Fold in the pasta, then transfer to a buttered baking dish.
  6. Toss breadcrumbs with remaining melted butter, scatter on top, and bake 25 minutes until bubbly.

Nutrition figures are estimates. Verify allergens on every ingredient label before cooking.

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