This Baked Macaroni and Cheese has a crisp outside and a creamy, cheesy center. The whole family will love this quick and easy meal!
Total Time
35min
5.0
5 Ratings
Author: In the Kitchen with Jonny
Servings:
6
Ingredients
•
2
cups
Elbow Macaroni
•
1/3
cup
Butter
•
4
Tbsp
All-Purpose Flour
•
2 1/4
cups
Whole Milk
•
1/2
tsp
Paprika
•
1
tsp
Simply Organic Garlic Powder
•
1/2
tsp
Simply Organic Onion Powder
•
2
cups
Sharp Cheddar Cheese
•
1
cup
Mozzarella Cheese
•
to taste
Salt
•
to taste
Ground Black Pepper
•
2/3
cup
Panko Breadcrumbs
Cooking Instructions
1.
Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Cook Elbow Macaroni (2 cups) al dente according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
2.
In a saucepan, melt Butter (4 Tbsp). Add All-Purpose Flour (4 Tbsp), whisking well. Add Whole Milk (2 1/4 cups), Simply Organic Garlic Powder (1 tsp), Simply Organic Onion Powder (1/2 tsp), and Paprika (1/2 tsp). Stir until the mixture thickens. Season with Salt (to taste), and Ground Black Pepper (to taste).
3.
Add Sharp Cheddar Cheese (2 cups) and Mozzarella Cheese (1 cup), reserving a bit for topping. Turn the heat off and allow the cheese to melt, whisking throughout.
4.
Add in cooked macaroni and mix in with sauce. Transfer to a baking dish. Sprinkle remaining cheese over top.
5.
Mix together Panko Breadcrumbs (2/3 cup) and melted Butter (2 Tbsp). Spread over top.
6.
Bake at 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) for 20 minutes.
7.
Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition Per Serving
CALORIES
570
FAT
33.4 g
PROTEIN
22.7 g
CARBS
46.7 g
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