Homemade Mac and Cheese

By Ellie

4 Person

50 Minutes

0 Calories

Sharp Cheddar and Parmesan cheese combine for this extra creamy mac ‘n‘ cheese recipe. Just 20 minutes to prep and 30 to bake.

Ingredients

1 pinch paprika
1/2 cup bread crumbs
2 tablespoons butter
2 1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/4 cup butter
3 cups milk
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
8 ounces uncooked elbow macaroni

Method

01

Cook macaroni according to the package directions. Drain.
02

In a saucepan, melt butter or margarine over medium heat. Stir in enough flour to make a roux. Add milk to roux slowly, stirring constantly. Stir in cheeses, and cook over low heat until cheese is melted and the sauce is a little thick. Put macaroni in large casserole dish, and pour sauce over macaroni. Stir well.
03

Melt butter or margarine in a skillet over medium heat. Add breadcrumbs and brown. Spread over the macaroni and cheese to cover. Sprinkle with a little paprika.
04

Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 30 minutes. Serve.

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Homemade Mac and Cheese

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( By Ellie )

Sharp Cheddar and Parmesan cheese combine for this extra creamy mac ‘n‘ cheese recipe. Just 20 minutes to prep and 30 to bake.

01 Information

Grade easy
Serving 4 servings
Prep Time 20 Mins
Cook Time 30 Mins
Total Time 50 Mins

02 Ingredients

1 pinch paprika

1/2 cup bread crumbs

2 tablespoons butter

2 1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

1/4 cup butter

3 cups milk

1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese

8 ounces uncooked elbow macaroni

03 Method

Step 1

Cook macaroni according to the package directions. Drain.

Step 2

In a saucepan, melt butter or margarine over medium heat. Stir in enough flour to make a roux. Add milk to roux slowly, stirring constantly. Stir in cheeses, and cook over low heat until cheese is melted and the sauce is a little thick. Put macaroni in large casserole dish, and pour sauce over macaroni. Stir well.

Step 3

Melt butter or margarine in a skillet over medium heat. Add breadcrumbs and brown. Spread over the macaroni and cheese to cover. Sprinkle with a little paprika.

Step 4

Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 30 minutes. Serve.

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