Mac and Cheese With Breadcrumb Topping

Name: Mac and Cheese With Breadcrumb Topping
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Southern,American
Ingredients: 6 tablespoons (3 ounces) unsalted butter, divided; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 3/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce; 3 cups milk; 1 small onion, grated; 12 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, shredded; 8 ounces elbow macaroni, cooked until not quite done, drained; 3/4 cup soft breadcrumbs; 1 teaspoon minced garlic, optional

A classic sharp cheddar macaroni and cheese, complete with a savory breadcrumb topping.

⭐ 3.8 (13 reviews) Prep: 15 minCook: 30 minTotal: 45 minYields: 6 servings

Category Tags:

Entree Side Dish Pasta

Cuisine Tags:

Southern American

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 375°F and butter a 3-quart casserole dish.
Melt 4 tablespoons butter in a saucepan over medium-low heat. Stir in flour, dry seasonings, and Worcestershire sauce; cook for 1-2 minutes. Gradually add milk and cook, stirring, until thick and smooth, then remove from heat.
Stir grated onion and cheese into the sauce.
Combine macaroni and sauce in the prepared casserole dish.
Melt 2 tablespoons butter, sauté garlic (if desired), and toss with breadcrumbs. Spread this mixture evenly over the macaroni.
Bake for 30 minutes, or until bubbling and the topping is golden brown.

Nutritional Info (per serving)

Calories: 524 kcal

Carbohydrate: 34 g

Cholesterol: 93 mg

Fiber: 2 g

Protein: 23 g

Saturated Fat: 19 g

Sodium: 969 mg

Sugar: 8 g

Fat: 33 g

Unsaturated Fat: 0 g