Description
Creamy mac and cheese is the ultimate comfort food that combines tender pasta with a rich, gooey cheese sauce. Ready in under 30 minutes, this dish features a delightful blend of sharp cheddar and Monterey Jack, topped with crispy panko for an irresistible crunch. Perfect for cozy nights or gatherings, this recipe will bring smiles and warmth to your dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz elbow macaroni
- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 cup Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
- 2 cups whole milk
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp mustard powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
Instructions
- Cook elbow macaroni in salted water until al dente (7-8 minutes). Drain and set aside.
- In the same pot, melt butter over medium heat. Whisk in flour for 1-2 minutes until smooth.
- Gradually whisk in milk, then stir in shredded cheeses until melted and creamy.
- Fold cooked pasta into the cheese sauce until fully coated.
- Mix panko with melted butter and sprinkle over mac before baking at 350°F (175°C) for about 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 60mg