How To Make Ina Garten Mac and Cheese Recipe
Classic and creamy mac and cheese recipe with a crunchy breadcrumb topping.
Serves:
Ingredients
- 1 pound elbow macaroni
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 cups grated cheddar cheese
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 375°F.
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Cook macaroni according to package instructions, then drain and set aside.
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In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.
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Add flour and continue to stir until smooth.
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Gradually whisk in milk and cream until mixture is smooth.
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Bring mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and let it simmer for 2 minutes.
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Add grated cheddar cheese, salt, and pepper, and continue to stir until cheese is melted.
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Add cooked macaroni to the cheese sauce and stir to combine.
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Pour mac and cheese into a 9×13 inch baking dish.
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Sprinkle breadcrumbs over the top of the mac and cheese.
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Bake for 30 minutes or until the top is golden brown and crispy.
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Serve hot.
Nutrition
- Calories : 1040kcal
- Total Fat : 64g
- Saturated Fat : 38g
- Cholesterol : 195mg
- Sodium : 2319mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 71g
- Dietary Fiber : 3g
- Sugar : 10g
- Protein : 41g
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