Description
A rich and creamy mac and cheese recipe that elevates the traditional comfort food with gooey cheese and perfectly cooked pasta.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces elbow macaroni
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- 3 cups milk
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
Instructions
- Cook the elbow macaroni in a large pot of boiling salted water according to package instructions.
- Drain the pasta and set it aside.
- Make the cheese sauce by melting butter over medium heat in the same pot.
- Add the flour, salt, black pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder; stir until bubbly.
- Whisk in the milk gradually, stirring constantly until it thickens (about 5-7 minutes).
- Incorporate the shredded cheddar, mozzarella, and Parmesan into the sauce until melted.
- Combine the cooked macaroni with the cheese sauce, stirring until well coated.
- Serve hot for the best flavor and texture.
Notes
For added crunch, consider topping with breadcrumbs or extra cheese before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 50mg