Classic Baked Macaroni and Cheese

Name: Classic Baked Macaroni and Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Southern,American
Ingredients: 8 ounces elbow macaroni; 4 tablespoons butter; 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1/4 teaspoon dry mustard; 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1 cup milk; 1 cup light cream (or half-and-half); 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese; 3/4 cup breadcrumbs; 2 tablespoons melted butter

A classic baked macaroni and cheese casserole delivers a comforting and straightforward meal.

⭐ 4 (58 reviews) Prep: 15 minCook: 25 minTotal: 40 minYields: 6 servings

Category Tags:

Entree Side Dish Pasta

Cuisine Tags:

Southern American

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 F.
Cook macaroni according to package directions, then drain, rinse with hot water, and set aside.
Butter a 2-quart baking dish.
Melt 4 tablespoons butter in a saucepan over medium-low heat; stir in flour until smooth and bubbly.
Stir in dry mustard, salt, and pepper.
Gradually add milk and cream, stirring constantly until the mixture thickens.
Add cheese, cooking and stirring until melted.
Combine the cooked macaroni and sauce, then transfer to the prepared baking dish.
Toss breadcrumbs with melted butter in a small bowl.
Sprinkle the casserole with buttered breadcrumbs and bake for 25 minutes, or until hot, bubbly, and lightly browned.

Nutritional Info (per serving)

Calories: 571 kcal

Carbohydrate: 29 g

Cholesterol: 110 mg

Fiber: 1 g

Protein: 25 g

Saturated Fat: 23 g

Sodium: 804 mg

Sugar: 4 g

Fat: 40 g

Unsaturated Fat: 0 g