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
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
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Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F.
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In a large saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the breadcrumbs and saute for about 3 minutes until browned and crisp.
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Transfer to a small bowl, then add ⅛ cup of Parmesan cheese and 2 tablespoons of cheddar. Set aside as topping.
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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.
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Add the remaining cheddar and parmesan, mustard, and cooked pasta. Mix to combine.
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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.
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Bake for 40 minutes or until bubbly around the sides and the crumbs are deep golden brown.
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Serve hot right out of the baking dish.
Nutrition
- Sugar: 7g
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- 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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