Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this Creamy Baked Mac And Cheese recipe. With its rich, gooey texture and blend of two delicious cheeses, this dish is perfect for family gatherings or a cozy weeknight dinner. The creamy cheese sauce envelops tender pasta, creating a nostalgic meal that everyone will love. Easy to prepare and customize, you can add your favorite ingredients like crispy bacon or fresh vegetables to make it your own. Get ready to dig into a warm, cheesy delight that brings smiles around the dinner table!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb elbow pasta
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 1½ cups whole milk
- 2½ cups half and half
- 4 cups medium sharp cheddar cheese (shredded)
- 2 cups Gruyere cheese (shredded)
- Salt
- Black pepper
- Paprika
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F and grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Cook elbow pasta until al dente, drain, and toss with olive oil.
- Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat; whisk in flour for one minute.
- Gradually add half and half and milk; stir until smooth.
- Mix in spices and shredded cheeses until melted and creamy.
- Combine pasta with the cheese sauce; layer in baking dish.
- Bake for 15 minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 90mg