Description
Enjoy a warm and creamy bowl of Family Favorite Baked Mac and Cheese, featuring a delightful combination of cheddar and Gruyere cheeses with a crunchy breadcrumb topping. This comfort food staple is perfect for family gatherings and cozy dinners.
Ingredients
- Elbow Macaroni
- Butter
- Flour
- Milk
- Cheddar Cheese
- Gruyere Cheese
- Breadcrumbs
- Spices: salt, pepper, nutmeg
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Cook the elbow macaroni until al dente, then drain.
- Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in flour to create a roux for 1-2 minutes.
- Gradually whisk in milk, stirring constantly until the sauce thickens.
- Remove from heat and stir in Cheddar and Gruyere cheese until melted. Season with salt, pepper, and nutmeg.
- Add cooked macaroni to the cheese sauce and stir to combine. Pour into a greased 9×13 inch baking dish and top with breadcrumbs.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and bubbly.
Notes
- Use high-quality cheese for better flavor.
- Avoid overcooking the macaroni for best texture.
- Consider grating your own cheese for optimal melting.
- Don’t shy away from seasoning your cheese sauce.
- Experiment with different breadcrumbs or cheese toppings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 380 Kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Baked Mac and Cheese, Comfort Food, Family Recipes, Cheesy Mac, Easy Mac and Cheese