Baked Mac & Cheese
Easy
Hannah
Hannah

Baked Mac & Cheese

2 minutesPrep time

18 minutesCook time

751 cal.Per serving

Ingredients for 1

Pasta (elbow macaroni)

1/2 cup

Pasta (elbow macaroni)

Milk (whole)

1/2 cup

Milk (whole)

Cheddar (shredded)

1/4 cup

Cheddar (shredded)

Mozzarella (shredded)

1/4 cup

Mozzarella (shredded)

Bread crumbs (panko)

2 tbsp

Bread crumbs (panko)

Parmesan (grated)

1/4 tbsp

Parmesan (grated)

Flour (all-purpose)

1/2 tbsp

Flour (all-purpose)

Utensils

Stovetop, Oven, Baking dish, Pot (large)

recipe

  • Step 1
    Preheat the oven to 425°F. In a pot of salted boiling water, cook the macaroni according to the package instructions, but drain about 2 min early before it's fully cooked!
  • Step 2
    In a small bowl, combine breadcrumbs, 1/2 the parmesan cheese, salt & pepper.
  • Step 3
    Melt butter in a pot over medium heat. Slowly whisk in flour until well-combined.
  • Step 4
    Working quickly & carefully, whisk in the milk until smooth. Season with salt & pepper, then whisk again. Reduce the heat to a low simmer & allow the sauce to thicken for 2 min.
  • Step 5
    Whisk in shredded cheddar, mozzarella & the remaining parmesan cheese. The mixture should be thick & smooth.
  • Step 6
    Add the drained macaroni to the cheese sauce & stir to combine.
  • Step 7
    Transfer the mac & cheese to a baking dish in an even layer. Sprinkle the breadcrumbs on top. Bake in the oven at 425°F for 8-10 min, or until the top is golden brown.
  • Step 8
    Serve immediately & enjoy!