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How to Make Homemade Mac and Cheese (with Video) - A Step-by-Step Guide

Mac and cheese is a classic comfort food that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. Whether you're craving a cozy meal for a night in or looking for a crowd-pleasing dish to bring to a potluck, homemade mac and cheese is always a hit. And with this easy-to-follow recipe, you can learn how to make a creamy and delicious batch of mac and cheese right in your own kitchen!

What sets this homemade mac and cheese recipe apart is that it comes with a step-by-step video tutorial. This means t...

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Ingredients

  • 8 ounces uncooked elbow macaroni
  • ¼ cup salted butter
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 ½ cups milk, or more as needed
  • 2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
  • ½ cup finely grated Parmesan cheese
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste (Optional)
  • 2 tablespoons salted butter
  • ½ cup dry bread crumbs
  • 1 pinch ground paprika

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 45 mins
  • Total Time: 55 mins
  • Servings: 4

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease an 8-inch square baking dish.
  • Make the macaroni and cheese: Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add macaroni and simmer, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes; it will finish cooking in the oven. Drain and transfer to the prepared baking dish.
  • While the macaroni is cooking, melt 1/4 cup butter in a medium skillet over low heat. Whisk in flour and stir until the mixture becomes paste-like and light golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Gradually whisk 2 1/2 cups milk into the flour mixture, and bring to a simmer. Stir in shredded Cheddar and finely grated Parmesan cheeses; season with salt and pepper. Cook and stir over low heat until cheese is melted and sauce has thickened, 3 to 5 minutes, adding up to 1/2 cup more milk if needed. Pour cheese sauce over macaroni and stir until well combined.
  • Make the bread crumb topping: Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add bread crumbs; cook and stir until well coated and browned. Spread bread crumbs over macaroni and cheese, then sprinkle with paprika.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until topping is golden brown and macaroni and cheese is bubbling, about 30 minutes.

    • Nutrition

    845 cal.

    • Total Fat: 48g
    • Saturated Fat: 30g
    • Cholesterol: 142mg
    • Sodium: 881mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 65g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Protein: 37g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 865mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 522mg

    Categories

    Macaroni recipes
    Cheese recipes
    Milk recipes
    Butter recipes
    Flour recipes