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Classic Mac & Cheese
Classic Mac & Cheese
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Classic Mac & Cheese
Prep Time25 Minutes
Servings12
Cook Time25 Minutes
Calories445
Ingredients
1 package (16 ounces) Elbow Macaroni
1/2 cup Unsalted Butter (1 stick)
1 cup Panko Bread Crumbs
1/2 cup Shredded Parmesan Cheese
1/4 cup All-Purpose Flour
1/2 tsp Dry Mustard
3 1/2 cups Whole Milk
1 lb Sharp Cheddar Cheese, Shredded (about 4 cups)
1 tsp Salt
1/2 tsp Ground Black Pepper
Directions

1. Preheat oven to 375°. Heat large covered saucepot of salted water to boiling over high heat. Add macaroni and cook as label directs; drain macaroni.

 

2. Meanwhile, in medium microwave-safe bowl, heat 4 tablespoons butter in microwave oven on high 45 seconds or until melted. Add breadcrumbs and Parmesan, and stir until breadcrumbs are moistened.

 

3. In large saucepot, melt remaining 4 tablespoons butter over medium heat. Whisk in flour and dry mustard, cook 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Stir in milk and heat to boiling over medium-high heat, whisking constantly until mixture is smooth and thickens. Remove saucepot from heat. Stir in 2¾ cups Cheddar cheese, salt and pepper; fold in macaroni until well coated with sauce.

 

4. Pour macaroni mixture into 13 x 9-inch glass or ceramic baking dish; evenly sprinkle with remaining Cheddar cheese and breadcrumb mixture. Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until edges bubble and top is browned.

 

Nutritional Information
  • 23 g Fat
  • 15 g Saturated fat
  • 69 mg Cholesterol
  • 526 mg Sodium
  • 38 g Carbohydrate
  • 1 g Fiber
  • 19 g Protein
25 minutes
Prep Time
25 minutes
Cook Time
12
Servings
445
Calories

Shop Ingredients

Makes 12 servings
1 package (16 ounces) Elbow Macaroni
De Cecco Elbows No. 81 Pasta, 1 lb
De Cecco Elbows No. 81 Pasta, 1 lb
$3.39$0.21/oz
1/2 cup Unsalted Butter (1 stick)
Morton Salt, Plain, 26 Ounce
Morton Salt, Plain, 26 Ounce
$2.99$0.12/oz
1 cup Panko Bread Crumbs
Kikkoman Panko Japanese Style Bread Crumbs, 8 oz
Kikkoman Panko Japanese Style Bread Crumbs, 8 oz
$3.99$0.50/oz
1/2 cup Shredded Parmesan Cheese
BelGioioso Freshly Shredded Parmesan Cheese, 10 oz
BelGioioso Freshly Shredded Parmesan Cheese, 10 oz
$12.49$1.25/oz
1/4 cup All-Purpose Flour
Gold Medal All Purpose Flour, 32 oz
Gold Medal All Purpose Flour, 32 oz
$5.19$2.59/lb
1/2 tsp Dry Mustard
Not Available
3 1/2 cups Whole Milk
Organic Valley Whole Milk, half gallon
Organic Valley Whole Milk, half gallon
$7.99
1 lb Sharp Cheddar Cheese, Shredded (about 4 cups)
Sargento Sharp Shredded Cheddar Natural Cheese, 8 oz
Sargento Sharp Shredded Cheddar Natural Cheese, 8 oz
On Sale! Limit 4
$4.99 was $5.84$0.62/oz
1 tsp Salt
Morton Salt, Plain, 26 Ounce
Morton Salt, Plain, 26 Ounce
$2.99$0.12/oz
1/2 tsp Ground Black Pepper
Coarse Ground Black Pepper  , 1.8 oz
Coarse Ground Black Pepper , 1.8 oz
$1.24 avg/ea$0.69/oz

Nutritional Information

  • 23 g Fat
  • 15 g Saturated fat
  • 69 mg Cholesterol
  • 526 mg Sodium
  • 38 g Carbohydrate
  • 1 g Fiber
  • 19 g Protein

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 375°. Heat large covered saucepot of salted water to boiling over high heat. Add macaroni and cook as label directs; drain macaroni.

 

2. Meanwhile, in medium microwave-safe bowl, heat 4 tablespoons butter in microwave oven on high 45 seconds or until melted. Add breadcrumbs and Parmesan, and stir until breadcrumbs are moistened.

 

3. In large saucepot, melt remaining 4 tablespoons butter over medium heat. Whisk in flour and dry mustard, cook 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Stir in milk and heat to boiling over medium-high heat, whisking constantly until mixture is smooth and thickens. Remove saucepot from heat. Stir in 2¾ cups Cheddar cheese, salt and pepper; fold in macaroni until well coated with sauce.

 

4. Pour macaroni mixture into 13 x 9-inch glass or ceramic baking dish; evenly sprinkle with remaining Cheddar cheese and breadcrumb mixture. Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until edges bubble and top is browned.