Baked Macaroni and Cheese

12 INGREDIENTS • 7 STEPS • 35MINS

Baked Macaroni and Cheese

This Baked Macaroni and Cheese has a crisp outside and a creamy, cheesy center. The whole family will love this quick and easy meal!
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This Baked Macaroni and Cheese has a crisp outside and a creamy, cheesy center. The whole family will love this quick and easy meal!
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In the Kitchen with Jonny
Hello, I'm Jonny. I was born in New York City but I grew up in the Dominican Republic. Cooking and baking are my passion, and I share my favorite recipes for desserts and savory dishes.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGKAhUMPWsdLT1vb3hl1Dtg

35MINS

Total Time

Ingredients

Servings
6
us / metric
Elbow Macaroni
2 cups
Elbow Macaroni
Butter
1/3 cup
Butter
All-Purpose Flour
4 Tbsp
All-Purpose Flour
Whole Milk
2 1/4 cups
Whole Milk
Paprika
1/2 tsp
Paprika
Garlic Powder
1 tsp
Garlic Powder
Onion Powder
1/2 tsp
Onion Powder
Sharp Cheddar Cheese
2 cups
Sharp Cheddar Cheese
Mozzarella Cheese
1 cup
Mozzarella Cheese
Salt
to taste
Salt
Ground Black Pepper
to taste
Ground Black Pepper
Panko Breadcrumbs
2/3 cup
Panko Breadcrumbs

Nutrition Per Serving

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Calories
570
Fat
33.4 g
Protein
22.7 g
Carbs
46.7 g
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author_avatar
In the Kitchen with Jonny
Hello, I'm Jonny. I was born in New York City but I grew up in the Dominican Republic. Cooking and baking are my passion, and I share my favorite recipes for desserts and savory dishes.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGKAhUMPWsdLT1vb3hl1Dtg

Cooking Instructions

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step 1
Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Cook Elbow Macaroni (2 cups) al dente according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
step 1 Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Cook Elbow Macaroni (2 cups) al dente according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
step 2
In a saucepan, melt Butter (4 Tbsp). Add All-Purpose Flour (4 Tbsp), whisking well. Add Whole Milk (2 1/4 cups), Garlic Powder (1 tsp), Onion Powder (1/2 tsp), and Paprika (1/2 tsp). Stir until the mixture thickens. Season with Salt (to taste), and Ground Black Pepper (to taste).
step 2 In a saucepan, melt Butter (4 Tbsp). Add All-Purpose Flour (4 Tbsp), whisking well. Add Whole Milk (2 1/4 cups), Garlic Powder (1 tsp), Onion Powder (1/2 tsp), and Paprika (1/2 tsp). Stir until the mixture thickens. Season with Salt (to taste), and Ground Black Pepper (to taste).
step 3
Add Sharp Cheddar Cheese (2 cups) and Mozzarella Cheese (1 cup), reserving a bit for topping. Turn the heat off and allow the cheese to melt, whisking throughout.
step 3 Add Sharp Cheddar Cheese (2 cups) and Mozzarella Cheese (1 cup), reserving a bit for topping. Turn the heat off and allow the cheese to melt, whisking throughout.
step 4
Add in cooked macaroni and mix in with sauce. Transfer to a baking dish. Sprinkle remaining cheese over top.
step 4 Add in cooked macaroni and mix in with sauce. Transfer to a baking dish. Sprinkle remaining cheese over top.
step 5
Mix together Panko Breadcrumbs (2/3 cup) and melted Butter (2 Tbsp). Spread over top.
step 5 Mix together Panko Breadcrumbs (2/3 cup) and melted Butter (2 Tbsp). Spread over top.
step 6
Bake at 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) for 20 minutes.
step 7
Serve and enjoy!
step 7 Serve and enjoy!

Tags

American
Comfort Food
Lunch
Shellfish-Free
Kid-Friendly
Dinner
Vegetarian
Quick & Easy
Pasta
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