Name: Thanksgiving Mac and Cheese Casserole Recipe
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 8 oz macaroni noodles; 2 tbsp unsalted butter; 2 tbsp all-purpose flour; 1 cup whole milk; 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese; 1/2 cup shredded Gruyere cheese; 1/4 tsp garlic powder; 1/4 tsp onion powder; 1/4 tsp paprika; Salt and pepper, to taste; 1/4 cup breadcrumbs

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How To Make Thanksgiving Mac and Cheese Casserole Recipe

A cheesy and creamy casserole dish perfect for the Thanksgiving feast!

Preparation: 20 minutes

Cooking: 40 minutes

Total: 60 minutes

Serves:

Ingredients

8 oz macaroni noodles
2 tbsp unsalted butter
2 tbsp all-purpose flour
1 cup whole milk
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup shredded Gruyere cheese
1/4 tsp garlic powder
1/4 tsp onion powder
1/4 tsp paprika
Salt and pepper, to taste
1/4 cup breadcrumbs

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375°F.
Cook macaroni noodles according to package instructions, drain and set aside.
In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.
Whisk in flour, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika until smooth.
Gradually whisk in milk until mixture thickens.
Add in shredded cheeses and stir until fully melted and combined.
Season with salt and pepper.
Fold in cooked macaroni noodles and stir until well coated.
Transfer mixture to a greased casserole dish.
Sprinkle breadcrumbs on top and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown and bubbly.
Let cool for a few minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Calories : 518kcal
Total Fat : 29g
Saturated Fat : 17g
Cholesterol : 84mg
Sodium : 641mg
Total Carbohydrates : 40g
Dietary Fiber : 2g
Sugar : 5g
Protein : 23g

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