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Baked Macaroni and Cheese

Baked Macaroni and Cheese

Jennie Duncan
Creamy and cheesy baked macaroni baked with more cheese on top. Made from scratch just like grandma used to make it, this Baked Macaroni and Cheese is a winning recipe. 
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 10 servings
Calories 588 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 16 oz Macaroni
  • 4 tablespoons Butter
  • ½ cup Flour
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic powder (or to taste)
  • 1 teaspoon Onion powder (or to taste)
  • ¼ teaspoon Salt
  • ⅛ teaspoon Pepper
  • 4 cups Milk (whole milk works best for a thick sauce)
  • 6 ½ cup Sharp cheddar cheese (shredded)
  • Optional: Fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Cook macaroni according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
  • Whisk together flour with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Then set aside.
  • Melt butter in a large pot. Whisk in flour then milk, whisking until well combined. 
  • Slowly mix in 3 cups of shredded cheese until smooth and melted. Add macaroni to the pot and mix well until noodles are evenly coated. Add 3 more cups shredded and mix until melted. 
  • Add cheesy noodles to a casserole dish. Sprinkle with ½ cup shredded cheese and bake for 20 minutes. Until cheese is melted. 
  • Optional: top with fresh parsley for garnish

Nutrition

Calories: 588kcalCarbohydrates: 44gProtein: 28gFat: 32gSaturated Fat: 20gCholesterol: 98mgSodium: 599mgPotassium: 312mgFiber: 1gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 1035IUCalcium: 651mgIron: 1.4mg
Keyword Baked Macaroni and Cheese
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