Description
Creamy and cheesy homemade mac and cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups elbow macaroni
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 cups milk
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
Instructions
- Cook macaroni according to package instructions.
- In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.
- Add flour, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Stir for 1 minute.
- Gradually whisk in milk until the mixture thickens.
- Stir in cheddar and Parmesan cheese until melted.
- Combine cheese sauce with cooked macaroni.
- Transfer to a baking dish and bake at 350°F for 20 minutes.
- Let cool for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- You can add breadcrumbs on top for a crunchy texture.
- Try different cheese varieties for unique flavors.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: homemade mac and cheese