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How to Make Homemade Mac and Cheese Casserole - A Step-by-Step Guide

Mac and cheese is a classic comfort food that never fails to satisfy. And while the boxed versions are convenient, there's something special about making it from scratch. That's where this homemade mac and cheese casserole recipe comes in. This dish takes the beloved mac and cheese to the next level by baking it into a rich and creamy casserole that's perfect for feeding a crowd or enjoying as leftovers for days to come.

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Ingredients

  • Reynolds Wrap® Pan Lining Paper
  • 8 ounces whole wheat rotini pasta
  • 3 cups fresh broccoli florets
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 tablespoons butter, divided
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 2 ½ cups milk
  • 8 ounces Cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 4 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese, cubed and softened
  • ½ cup fine dry Italian-seasoned bread crumbs

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 25 mins
  • Additional Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a 2-quart casserole dish with Reynolds Wrap® Pan Lining Paper, parchment side up. No need to grease dish.
  • Cook the pasta in a large saucepan according to the package directions, adding the broccoli for the last 3 minutes of cooking. Drain. Return to the saucepan and set aside.
  • Cook the onion and garlic in 2 tablespoons hot butter in a large skillet 5 to 7 minutes or until tender. Stir in flour, salt, and black pepper. Add the milk all at once. Cook and stir over medium heat until slightly thickened and bubbly. Add cheddar cheese and cream cheese, stirring until melted. Pour cheese sauce over the pasta and broccoli and stir until well combined.
  • Melt the remaining 2 tablespoons butter and mix with the bread crumbs in a small bowl. Transfer the pasta mixture to the prepared casserole dish. Top with the buttery bread crumbs.
  • Bake, uncovered, about 25 minutes or until bubbly and internal temperature is 165 degrees F. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.

    • Nutrition

    388 cal.

    • Total Fat: 20g
    • Saturated Fat: 12g
    • Cholesterol: 59mg
    • Sodium: 483mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 35g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 6g
    • Protein: 17g
    • Vitamin C: 32mg
    • Calcium: 348mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 325mg

    Categories

    Cheese recipes
    Pasta recipes
    Breadcrumb recipes
    Milk recipes
    Butter recipes