Baked Mac and Cheese
Craving the ultimate comfort food? This Baked Mac and Cheese recipe is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser, perfect for family dinners or cozy nights in. With a creamy cheddar cheese and gruyere sauce blanketing tender elbow macaroni, it's a homemade mac and cheese dream come true – and it's ready in just 35 minutes! Get ready to enjoy this classic mac and cheese recipe that's both easy and utterly irresistible.
Dietary Information
Servings:
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F / 174 degrees C and cook the elbow macaroni according to the package directions.
- 2
In a large saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Once melted, whisk in the flour and stir until incorporated. Cook for 2 minutes to help eliminate the raw flower taste.
- 3
Slowly add the milk, whisking constantly until the mixture is creamy and thick.
- 4
Add in the heavy cream, paprika, cheddar cheese and gruyere (reserving some of each cheese for the topping). Stir until the cheese is melted, then turn off the heat.
- 5
Drain the water from the pasta and transfer the cooked pasta to the sauce mixture and stir well to combine.
- 6
Transfer the cheesy pasta to a baking pan and top with the remaining cheese.
- 7
Bake for 10 minutes or until golden and bubbly on top.
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1021 kcal |
| Protein | 42 g |
| Fat | 63 g |
| Sodium | 828 mg |
| Fiber | 3 g |
| Sugar | 8 g |
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