Baked Macaroni and Cheese with Two Cheeses
A luscious and cheesy macaroni and cheese recipe, this easy dinner is full of soft gooey goodness with a tasty, crispy top.
Ingredients
- 5 tablespoons butter, divided
- 3 tablespoons flour
- 2 1/2 cups whole milk
- 1 pound cheddar cheese, grated extra sharp
- 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
- Pinch cayenne pepper
- Dash Worcestershire sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 pound elbow macaroni, uncooked
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1/2 cup plain bread crumbs
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Using 1 tablespoon butter, generously grease a 2-quart baking dish.
- Melt 3 tablespoons butter, add flour and cook over moderate heat for 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Do not brown.
- Add milk and whisk constantly until thickened, 3 to 5 minutes. Add cheddar cheese and stir until it is well blended into the sauce. Add the seasonings and stir. Remove from the heat.
- Meanwhile, cook the macaroni according to package directions. Drain well, but do not rinse. Put macaroni back into the pot and add the cheese sauce. Stir until it is all well mixed.
- Pour the macaroni and cheese mixture into a baking dish, sprinkle with bread crumbs and Parmesan cheese and dot with pieces of the remaining tablespoon of butter.
- Bake at 350°F for 30 minutes or until bubbling and golden brown. Let stand 10 to 15 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 689kcalCarbohydrates: 66gProtein: 34gFat: 31gSaturated Fat: 19gCholesterol: 94mgSodium: 603mgPotassium: 407mgFiber: 3gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 982IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 746mgIron: 2mg
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