How To Make Aunt Susie’s Baked Mac and Cheese Recipe
Creamy and cheesy mac and cheese that’s baked to perfection with a crispy golden crust.
Serves:
Ingredients
- 8 oz elbow macaroni
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 2 cups grated cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
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Cook elbow macaroni as instructed on the package.
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In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add flour and whisk until combined.
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Gradually pour in whole milk while whisking continuously. Cook until the mixture thickens, about 5 minutes.
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Add salt, black pepper, and 1 and 1/2 cups of grated cheddar cheese. Stir until the cheese melts.
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Add the cooked macaroni and stir to coat evenly with the cheese sauce.
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Pour the mac and cheese into an oven-safe dish and top with the remaining grated cheddar cheese and panko breadcrumbs.
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Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the top is golden brown.
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Sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley before serving.
Nutrition
- Calories : 622kcal
- Total Fat : 34g
- Saturated Fat : 20g
- Cholesterol : 97mg
- Sodium : 656mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 54g
- Dietary Fiber : 2g
- Sugars : 8g
- Protein : 24g
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