Homemade Mac and Cheese Recipe
Creamy and cheesy, this homemade mac and cheese recipe is the ultimate comfort food. Made with a blend of sharp cheddar and white cheddar, this dish is sure to please both kids and adults alike.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta:
- 16 ounces short pasta shapes (such as elbow macaroni or shells)
Cheese Mixture:
- 8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese (shredded, about 2 cups, divided)
- 8 ounces sharp white cheddar cheese (shredded, about 2 cups, divided)
Cheese Sauce:
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups milk (low fat or whole)
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon paprika
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Grease Baking Dish: Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with butter or cooking spray. Preheat the oven to 375° F.
- Cook Pasta: Cook pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water according to package directions for al dente. Drain and return to pot.
- Prepare Cheese: Combine the two cheeses in a bowl.
- Make Cheese Sauce: Melt butter in a saucepan, whisk in flour, then gradually add milk. Cook until thickened. Season with salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder. Add half of the cheese and stir until melted.
- Combine Pasta and Sauce: Pour cheese sauce over pasta and mix well. Transfer half to baking dish, sprinkle with cheese, add remaining pasta, and top with remaining cheese.
- Bake: Bake uncovered for 15-20 minutes at 375°F until bubbly and cheese is melted.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: mac and cheese, homemade, comfort food, pasta, cheese, baked
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