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breadcrumbs topped over homemade macaroni and cheese
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Creamy Homemade Mac and Cheese

This Creamy Mac and Cheese recipe is comfort food at its finest! Cheesy goodness in every bite!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time14 minutes
Total Time24 minutes
Course: Main Course, Side Dish
Keyword: creamy macaroni and cheese, mac and cheese, macaroni and cheese
Servings: 8
Calories: 590kcal
Author: The Cookin' Chicks

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 lb pasta *I use shells, but elbows work too
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1/2 cup flour *all purpose
  • 4 cups milk
  • 6 cups cheddar cheese *shredded
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper

Topping

  • 2 tablespoon butter
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs

Instructions

  • Boil pasta in water according to package directions. While pasta is cooking, add butter to a large skillet. Once butter is melted, whisk in flour.
  • When flour is dissolved, add in salt and pepper. Slowly whisk in the milk, stirring until smooth and mixture has thickened. Remove from heat.
  • Drain water from pasta once cooked and put pasta into a greased 9 x 13 pan. Sprinkle cheese on top of pasta evenly. Pour milk mixture directly on top of cheese and using a spoon, toss to coat.
  • Using same skillet as before, melt remaining 2 tbsp. butter and stir in the breadcrumbs. Sprinkle evenly on top of macaroni.
  • Place pan in preheated oven, 325 degrees, for about 15 minutes! Serve!

Notes

Recipe adapted from: That Which Nourishes

Nutrition

Calories: 590kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 45g | Saturated Fat: 26g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 130mg | Sodium: 1882mg | Potassium: 445mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 1648IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 776mg | Iron: 1mg
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