Here’s a classic baked mac and cheese recipe using Macaroni and Cheddar cheese. It’s creamy inside with a golden top. 🧀🍝
Ingredients
- 2 cups Macaroni (elbow pasta)
- 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
- 2 cups Milk
- 2 tablespoons Butter
- 2 tablespoons All-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon Black pepper
- ½ teaspoon Paprika (optional)
- ½ cup Breadcrumbs
Instructions
1️⃣ Cook the pasta
- Boil the macaroni in salted water until just tender.
- Drain and set aside.
2️⃣ Make the cheese sauce
- Melt butter in a pan over medium heat.
- Add flour and cook for about 1 minute while stirring.
- Slowly add milk, whisking to avoid lumps.
- Cook until the sauce thickens.
3️⃣ Add the cheese
- Stir in shredded cheddar cheese, salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Mix until the cheese melts and the sauce becomes smooth.
4️⃣ Combine
- Add the cooked macaroni to the cheese sauce and mix well.
5️⃣ Bake
- Pour the mixture into a baking dish.
- Sprinkle breadcrumbs on top.
- Bake at 180°C (350°F) for 20–25 minutes until golden and bubbly.
✅ Tip:
For extra flavor, mix cheeses like Mozzarella or Parmesan cheese with cheddar.
🍽️ If you want, I can also give you:
- The ultra-creamy restaurant-style baked mac and cheese recipe, or
- A quick 10-minute stovetop mac and cheese.
