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Baked Macaroni and Cheese

A classic comfort food dish that's creamy, cheesy, and baked to perfection.
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Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 450 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 2 cups Elbow macaroni
  • 4 tablespoon Butter
  • 4 tablespoon All-purpose flour
  • 2 cups Milk
  • 2 cups Shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • ½ teaspoon Black pepper
  • ½ cup Breadcrumbs

Instructions 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Cook macaroni according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
  3. In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour and cook for 1-2 minutes.
  4. Gradually whisk in milk and cook until thickened. Remove from heat.
  5. Stir in cheese until melted. Add salt and pepper.
  6. Combine cheese sauce with cooked macaroni. Pour into a baking dish.
  7. Sprinkle breadcrumbs on top. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 450kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Cholesterol: 70mg | Sodium: 600mg | Potassium: 200mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Calcium: 300mg | Iron: 2mg

Keywords

Comfort Food
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