Description
A creamy and cheesy dish perfect for Thanksgiving.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb elbow macaroni
- 4 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 2 cups milk
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp paprika
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
Instructions
- Cook macaroni according to package instructions.
- In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.
- Stir in flour, salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Gradually add milk, stirring constantly until thickened.
- Add shredded cheese and stir until melted.
- Mix cheese sauce with cooked macaroni.
- Pour into a baking dish and top with breadcrumbs.
- Bake at 350°F for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add cooked bacon or vegetables.
- Can be made ahead and baked before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: thanksgiving mac and cheese, comfort food, cheesy pasta