Rich and Creamy Baked Macaroni and Cheese

Name: Rich and Creamy Baked Macaroni and Cheese
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 8 ounces elbow macaroni; 4 tablespoons butter; 1/2 teaspoon paprika; 1/2 teaspoon ground mustard; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 3 cups whole milk, or low-fat; 1 large egg yolk, beaten; 12 ounces cheddar cheese, shredded, divided; 1 cup soft breadcrumbs; 2 tablespoons melted butter

An extra-cheesy baked macaroni and cheese, enriched with egg yolk and cheddar, suits any meal or potluck.

⭐ 4.2 (44 reviews) Prep: 10 minCook: 45 minTotal: 55 minYields: 6 servings

Category Tags:

Dinner Lunch Side Dish Pasta

Cuisine Tags:

American

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 375 F and grease a 2 1/2-quart baking dish.
Cook macaroni as directed, then drain and rinse.
In a saucepan over medium-low heat, melt butter; stir in paprika, mustard, salt, and pepper.
Stir in flour until smooth, then add milk and cook until thickened.
Whisk 1 cup of sauce into beaten egg yolk, then return mixture to sauce and blend.
Reserve 1 cup shredded cheese; add remaining cheese to sauce and stir until melted.
Stir in macaroni, transfer to baking dish, and top with reserved cheese.
Toss bread crumbs with melted butter; sprinkle over the cheese layer.
Bake for 25 to 30 minutes until browned and bubbly.

Nutritional Info (per serving)

Calories: 561 kcal

Carbohydrate: 37 g

Cholesterol: 156 mg

Fiber: 2 g

Protein: 24 g

Saturated Fat: 20 g

Sodium: 821 mg

Sugar: 8 g

Fat: 35 g

Unsaturated Fat: 0 g