Description
This creamy baked macaroni and cheese combines sharp cheddar and gruyere for a rich, indulgent holiday side dish topped with golden buttery breadcrumbs. Perfect for Thanksgiving and Christmas gatherings, it brings warm comfort and festive flair to any table.
Ingredients
Instructions
1. Cook macaroni in salted boiling water until just al dente and drain.
2. Preheat oven to 350°F.
3. In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat and whisk in flour until lightly golden.
4. Gradually whisk in milk and cream and cook, stirring, until sauce thickens.
5. Remove from heat and stir in cheddar and gruyere until melted and smooth.
6. Season sauce with salt, white pepper, and nutmeg.
7. Combine pasta with cheese sauce and stir until evenly coated.
8. Pour mixture into a buttered baking dish.
9. Mix breadcrumbs with melted butter and sprinkle evenly over the top.
10. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes until golden and bubbling, then let rest 10 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: side dish
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: american
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 600
- Fat: 25
- Saturated Fat: 15
- Unsaturated Fat: 8
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 45
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 18
- Cholesterol: 75
Keywords: mac and cheese, thanksgiving sides, holiday side dish, baked macaroni, cheesy casserole, christmas side, comfort food