Creamy Mac And Cheese Recipe
freshly baked mac and cheese with a scoop removed to reveal the creamy, cheesy interior. The dish is topped with a golden breadcrumb crust, highlighting the contrast between crispy topping and rich, velvety sauce underneath.
Ingredients
- 1 lb elbow macaroni pasta
- 4 tbsp butter
- ¼ cup flour all-purpose or gluten-free
- 3 cup whole milk warm
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese freshly grated
- 1 cup gruyere cheese
- ½ cup mozzarella cheese
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp ground black pepper
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp garlic powder
Breadcrumb Topping
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 tbsp butter melted
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375℉.
- Cook pasta according to directions. Boil pasta until just slightly firm.
- Melt butter → whisk in flour → cook 1–2 minutes.
- Slowly whisk in warm milk, cream, and spices.
- Stir in cheeses gradually. 👉 Pro Tip:High heat = grainy sauce. Always melt cheese gently.
- Mix pasta with sauce and pour into baking dish.
- Combine breadcrumbs and melted butter into a small bowl. Sprinkle over the baking dish.
- Bake 20 minutes uncovered.
- Then broil 2–3 minutes.
- Let set for 5-8 minutes before serving.
Notes
Nutritional information is an estimate and will vary based on ingredients used
🧀 NUTRITION FACTS (PER SERVING – 8 SERVINGS TOTAL)
Serving Size: 1 portion (about 1 cup)- Calories: 610
- Protein: 22g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 22g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fiber: 2g
- Sugar: 6g
🧾 FULL RECIPE NUTRITION (ENTIRE DISH)
- Calories: ~4,880
- Protein: ~176g
- Carbs: ~384g
- Fat: ~304g