Think Stouffer's without the freezer. While it can be enjoyed straight from the pot, this macaroni and cheese has a slightly looser sauce than the stovetop variety to allow for thickening in the oven. Bread crumbs, while optional, make it truly spectacular.
Provided by Alison Roman
Categories dinner, lunch, casseroles, pastas, main course, side dish
Time 1h
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Cook pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water until it's barely al dente. (It should be more al dente than your average pasta: It's going to continue to cook in the oven.) Drain and set aside.
- Meanwhile, heat butter in a medium pot over medium heat. (The pot should be large enough to hold all the pasta when cooked.) Whisk in flour and cook, whisking constantly, until the flour is foamy and just starting to turn a light golden brown, about 4 minutes. Slowly whisk in milk to avoid clumping. Add garlic, paprika and season with salt and pepper. Bring to a simmer, whisking constantly and paying special attention to the edges of the pot to make sure the flour mixture is totally incorporated.
- Add grated cheese and whisk to blend until the cheese is completely melted. (The sauce will seem thick at first and thin out as the cheese melts; it will thicken while it bakes.) Season with salt and pepper and add cooked pasta, stirring to coat well.
- Heat oven to 425 degrees. Line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil (to catch any cheesy drips).
- Make the optional topping: Combine bread crumbs, melted butter and Parmesan, if using, in a medium bowl. Season with salt and pepper and, using your hands, mix well to ensure the bread crumbs are evenly coated.
- Transfer the macaroni and cheese mixture to a 3-quart or 9 x 13 baking dish and scatter bread crumbs, if using, evenly over the top. Place on prepared baking sheet and bake until macaroni and cheese is bubbling, thickened and creamy, and bread crumbs are evenly golden brown, 25 to 30 minutes. Let cool slightly before serving.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 1076, UnsaturatedFat 24 grams, Carbohydrate 85 grams, Fat 61 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 46 grams, SaturatedFat 31 grams, Sodium 1027 milligrams, Sugar 12 grams, TransFat 1 gram
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Nandia Orgil
[email protected]I made this mac and cheese for my kids and they loved it! It's a great way to get them to eat their vegetables.
Sk NiHADNN
[email protected]This mac and cheese is delicious! I love the combination of cheeses and the crispy topping. It's the perfect dish for a cold night.
Nabuguzi Salima
[email protected]I've made this mac and cheese several times and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfectly.
auwal khan
[email protected]This mac and cheese is so good! I love the crispy top and the creamy inside. It's the perfect comfort food.
Anita Mitchell
[email protected]I made this mac and cheese for my family last night and they loved it! It was easy to make and it tasted delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
ABRAR GAMING FF
[email protected]This mac and cheese is amazing! It's so creamy and cheesy, and the pasta is cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.
Bishal Raj
[email protected]I've tried many different mac and cheese recipes, but this one is by far the best. It's the perfect combination of creamy and cheesy.
Terry Hatler
[email protected]This mac and cheese is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can make it ahead of time and it still tastes great.
Nasir Hasan
[email protected]I made this mac and cheese for my kids and they loved it! It's a great way to get them to eat their vegetables.
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[email protected]This mac and cheese is delicious! I love the combination of cheeses and the crispy topping. It's the perfect dish for a cold night.
Gerardo Malagon Olvera Jr.
[email protected]I made this mac and cheese for my family last night and they loved it! It was easy to make and it tasted delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
sk qambrani
[email protected]This mac and cheese is so good! I love the crispy topping and the creamy inside. It's the perfect comfort food.
Kolajo Taiwo
[email protected]I've tried many different mac and cheese recipes, but this one is by far the best. It's the perfect combination of creamy and cheesy.
MonkeyD luffy
[email protected]This mac and cheese is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can make it ahead of time and it still tastes great.
Zanira cruz
[email protected]I made this mac and cheese for my kids and they loved it! It's a great way to get them to eat their vegetables.
Jason Bradley
[email protected]This mac and cheese is delicious! I love the combination of cheeses and the crispy topping. It's the perfect dish for a cold night.
Arfan Pro
[email protected]I've made this mac and cheese several times and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfectly.
Taegan Richardson
[email protected]This mac and cheese is so good! I love the crispy top and the creamy inside. It's the perfect comfort food.
Luka Luka
[email protected]I made this mac and cheese for my family last night and they loved it! It was easy to make and it tasted delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
Boxcake
[email protected]This is the best mac and cheese I've ever had! It's so creamy and cheesy, and the pasta is cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.