Description
This creamy baked mac and cheese casserole features a velvety cheese sauce and golden breadcrumb topping for the ultimate comfort food. It’s perfect as a main dish or holiday side.
Ingredients
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Cook the macaroni in salted boiling water until al dente, drain and set aside.
3. Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat and whisk in flour to form a roux, cooking for 1-2 minutes.
4. Gradually whisk in milk and cream, stirring until the sauce thickens and coats the back of a spoon.
5. Remove from heat and stir in cheddar, mozzarella, gouda, salt, pepper, and ground mustard until smooth.
6. Combine the cooked pasta with the cheese sauce and mix until evenly coated.
7. Transfer half of the mac and cheese to a greased casserole dish, sprinkle extra cheese, then top with the remaining pasta and sauce.
8. Mix panko breadcrumbs with parmesan and sprinkle over the top.
9. Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden and bubbling, then let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: main dish
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: american
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 800
- Fat: 20
- Saturated Fat: 10
- Unsaturated Fat: 8
- Trans Fat: 0.5
- Carbohydrates: 50
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 15
- Cholesterol: 60
Keywords: creamy mac and cheese, baked mac and cheese, comfort food, casserole recipe, cheese casserole, holiday side dish, family dinner