Thus One Is Considered To Be The Cheesiest, CREAMIEST Mac N Cheese You’ll Ever Taste! Macaroni Pasta Covered In Sharp Cheddar Cheese, Melted Into A Warm Cream Sauce, And Topped With A Perfect Panko Crust.
Macaroni and cheese is always an easy option for dinner, especially when you feel confused on what to make. Family members will never complain (who doesn’t like Pasta?), and they love it the same way s our Creamy Penne Pasta and Fettuccine Alfredo.
This meal is always a safe choice. Your kids never complain about eating mac and cheese for dinner.
This recipe can be great dinner idea through out the year, but we even use it frequently during the holidays—it’s a delicious side dish at family gatherings!
Recipe variations
This cheesy mac and cheese could be the best. These are some variations you can make, whether you change the cheese, use different kinds of breadcrumbs or add ingredients like bacon.
CHEESE. You simply y change the cheddar for another cheese or blend 2-3 cheese together. A popular blend is equal parts mozzarella, cheddar and American.
Parmesan, Sharp Cheddar, White Cheddar, smoked Gouda, Gruyere, Colby Jack, and Gorgonzola are good options to add to this meal.
TOPPINGS. By adding a topping gives the Mac and Cheese a special touch. these are a few options you may like: crushed ritz crackers, crushed Triscuits crackers, crushed corn flakes, or sliced almonds.
ADD-INS. If you want to get adventurous, you simply add some of these items: cooked bacon bits, Parmesan cheese, salsa or jalapenos, broccoli, roasted red peppers, diced ham, grilled chicken, cooked hamburger, chili flakes
Ingredients
- 1 lb elbow macaroni
- 1/2 c. butter
- 1/2 c. flour
- 4 c. milk
- 6 c. shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 TB garlic salt
- pepper to taste
- 2 TB butter
- 1/2 c. panko bread crumbs
Instructions
- Boil pasta according to package directions. In large saucepan, melt 1/2 c butter over medium heat. Whisk in flour and cook for 2-3 minutes. Add garlic salt and pepper to taste. Slowly pour in 4 cups milk, whisking until smooth. Heat to a low boil until thickened. Remove from heat.
- Add hot pasta to a greased 9×13″ baking dish. Sprinkle 6 cups shredded cheese over pasta. Pour the thickened cream sauce over the pasta and cheese. Let sit until the cheese has melted and stir together.
- Melt 2 TB butter over medium heat. Add in bread crumbs, stirring constantly until golden brown, about 3-5 minutes. Pour over the mac and cheese.
- Bake at 325 for 14-15 minutes. Serve warm.
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