Description
Creamy, cheesy, and comforting baked mac and cheese, perfect for family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound elbow macaroni
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 cups whole milk
- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 cup Gruyere cheese, shredded
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup Panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350ยฐF (175ยฐC).
- Cook the macaroni in salted boiling water until very al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Whisk in the flour and cook for 1-2 minutes until golden.
- Slowly add the milk, whisking continuously until the sauce thickens.
- Stir in the cheddar, Gruyere, and cream cheese until melted and smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
- Combine the cooked pasta with the cheese sauce, mixing well.
- Transfer to a greased baking dish.
- In a separate bowl, mix together Panko and Parmesan, then sprinkle over the top of the mac and cheese.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden and bubbly.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
For extra creaminess, add more cream cheese. Use different cheeses for varied flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg