Description
A comforting dish of creamy macaroni and cheese, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces elbow macaroni
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 3 cups milk
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Bread crumbs (optional for topping)
Instructions
- Boil the macaroni according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.
- Whisk in flour and cook for about 1 minute.
- Gradually add milk, stirring constantly until the mixture thickens.
- Reduce heat and stir in cheeses until melted and smooth.
- Add garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Stir in the cooked macaroni until well coated.
- If desired, pour into a baking dish, top with bread crumbs, and bake at 350°F for 20 minutes.
- Serve hot and enjoy your creamy mac and cheese!
Notes
Use good quality cheese for the best results. Don’t overcook the pasta to maintain its texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: mac and cheese, comfort food, pasta, creamy, cheese