Macaroni and Cheese
Easy, flavorful, rich and creamy macaroni and cheese! Perfect side dish that people of all ages love.
Recipe Ingredients
- 8 ounces uncooked elbow macaroni
- ¼ cup butter or margarine
- 2 ½ tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 3 cups milk
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon butter or margarine
- ½ cup breadcrumbs
- paprika, to taste
Instructions
- 1
Cook macaroni according to package directions, then drain.
- 2
Preheat oven to 350°F.
- 3
Melt 1/4 cup butter in a medium skillet over low heat.
- 4
Whisk in 2 1/2 tablespoons flour to form a roux, keeping it from browning.
- 5
Slowly whisk in 3 cups milk until smooth and creamy.
- 6
Grate 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese and whisk in gradually to melt.
- 7
Stir in 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese with a spoon.
- 8
Heat over low heat, stirring constantly, until cheeses melt and sauce thickens; remove from heat.
- 9
Pour cooked macaroni into a casserole dish.
- 10
Pour the cheese sauce evenly over the macaroni and stir to combine.
- 11
Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a clean skillet.
- 12
Add 1/2 cup breadcrumbs and brown, stirring frequently to coat evenly.
- 13
Spread the toasted breadcrumbs over the macaroni and cheese.
- 14
Sprinkle paprika over the top.
- 15
Bake at 350°F for 30 minutes until bubbling and browned.
- 16
Serve with a salad or vegetable side, optionally topped with extra shredded cheese.
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