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Baked Macaroni and Cheese

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:

Ingredients

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2 cups

Elbow Macaroni

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1/3 cup

Butter

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1/4 cup

All-Purpose Flour

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2 1/4 cups

Whole Milk

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1/2 tsp

Paprika

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1 tsp

Garlic Powder

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1/2 tsp

Onion Powder

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2 cups

Sharp Cheddar Cheese

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1 cup

Mozzarella Cheese

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to taste

Salt

•

to taste

Ground Black Pepper

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2/3 cup

Panko Breadcrumbs

Cooking Instructions

Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Cook Elbow Macaroni (2 cups) al dente according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.

In a saucepan, melt Butter (1/4 cup) . Add All-Purpose Flour (1/4 cup) , whisking well. Add Whole Milk (2 1/4 cups) , Garlic Powder (1 tsp) , 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) .

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.

Add in cooked macaroni and mix in with sauce. Transfer to a baking dish. Sprinkle remaining cheese over top.

Mix together Panko Breadcrumbs (2/3 cup) and melted Butter (2 Tbsp) . Spread over top.

Bake at 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) for 20 minutes.

Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Per Serving

CALORIES

570

FAT

33.4 g

PROTEIN

22.7 g

CARBS

46.7 g