Name: Old Country Buffet’s Baked Macaroni and Cheese Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 55 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 6
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: ½ lb elbow macaroni pasta; 2 tsp unsalted butter; 1 cup fresh bread crumbs; 8 oz cheddar cheese; ¼ cup parmesan cheese; 3½ cups whole milk; ¼ cup all-purpose flour; 1 tsp whole-grain mustard; salt and ground black pepper; cooking spray

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This cheesy copycat recipe is a perfect side dish for any meal. It’s a classic, no fuss mac and cheese for your entire family to enjoy.

How To Make Old Country Buffet's Baked Macaroni and Cheese

Prep: 5 mins

Cook: 55 mins

Total: 1 hr

Serves:

Ingredients

½ lb elbow macaroni pasta, cooked, cooled
2 tsp unsalted butter
1 cup fresh bread crumbs
8 oz cheddar cheese, extra sharp, grated, divided
¼ cup parmesan cheese, grated or powdered, divided
3½ cups whole milk
¼ cup all-purpose flour
1 tsp whole-grain mustard
salt and ground black pepper, to taste
cooking spray

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F.
In a large saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the breadcrumbs and saute for about 3 minutes until browned and crisp.
Transfer to a small bowl, then add ⅛ cup of Parmesan cheese and 2 tablespoons of cheddar. Set aside as topping.
Return the saucepan to medium-high heat, add the milk and flour, then whisk to combine. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat, and let simmer for 2 to 3 minutes.
Add the remaining cheddar and parmesan, mustard, and cooked pasta. Mix to combine.
Season to taste with salt and pepper. Adjust accordingly, then pour into a greased 13-inch baking casserole. Sprinkle the crumb and cheese topping over the pasta.
Bake for 40 minutes or until bubbly around the sides and the crumbs are deep golden brown.
Serve hot right out of the baking dish.

Nutrition

Sugar: 7g
:
Calcium: 484mg
Calories: 417kcal
Carbohydrates: 39g
Cholesterol: 60mg
Fat: 21g
Fiber: 1g
Iron: 1mg
Potassium: 236mg
Protein: 19g
Saturated Fat: 13g
Sodium: 393mg
Trans Fat: 1g
Vitamin A: 684IU
Vitamin C: 1mg

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