Homemade Baked Macaroni and Cheese

Bynews dail

Jan 28, 2025

Baked Macaroni and CheeseIngredients:
1 pound elbow macaroni 8 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 4 cups whole milk 1 teaspoon dry mustard 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1 pound shredded cheddar cheese 1/2 cup shredded Gruyère cheese 1/4 cup bread crumbs 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsleyInstructions:
1.
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
2.
Cook macaroni according to package directions.
Drain and set aside.
3.
Melt 6 tablespoons butter in a large saucepan over medium heat.
Whisk in flour and cook for 1 minute.
4.
Gradually whisk in milk until smooth.
Stir in mustard, salt, and pepper.
Bring to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes, or until thickened.
5.
Remove from heat and stir in cheddar and Gruyère cheeses until melted and smooth.
6.
Add cooked macaroni to the cheese sauce and stir to combine.
Pour mixture into a 9×13-inch baking dish.
7.
Melt remaining 2 tablespoons butter in a small skillet over medium heat.
Add bread crumbs and stir until golden brown.
8.
Sprinkle bread crumbs over the macaroni and cheese.
Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until bubbly and golden brown.
9.
Garnish with chopped parsley and serve immediately.
Tips:
For a richer flavor, use half-and-half or heavy cream instead of milk.
If desired, top with additional shredded cheese before baking.
For a crispy topping, use panko bread crumbs.

Homemade Baked Macaroni and Cheese

Bynews dail

By news dail

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