Description
This creamy, dreamy baked mac and cheese comes together quickly for a comforting weeknight meal that your family will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups elbow macaroni
- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 cup Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
- 1 cup evaporated milk
- 1 cup milk
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1/4 cup flour
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon paprika
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook macaroni according to package instructions until al dente, then drain.
- In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour and cook for about 1 minute.
- Gradually whisk in milk and evaporated milk, stirring until the mixture thickens (5-7 minutes).
- Add shredded cheeses to the sauce and stir until melted and smooth.
- Combine cooked macaroni with cheese sauce, mixing thoroughly.
- Transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish and top with more cheese if desired.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden and bubbly.
- Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
Customize the recipe by trying different cheeses or adding vegetables like spinach or broccoli.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Comfort Food
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 40mg