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Baked Mac and Cheese

Baked Mac and Cheese

Baked Mac and Cheese

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Baked Mac and Cheese Recipe by Trish from Mom on Timeout.

Prep time: 20 minutes

Cooking time: 30 minutes

Servings: 12 servings

Ingredients

  • 16 oz elbow macaroni, cooked (or other tubular pasta)
  • 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 6 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
  • 3 cups whole milk
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 4 cups sharp cheddar cheese shredded
  • 2 cups Gruyere cheese shredded
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 1/2 cups panko crumbs
  • 4 tbsp butter melted
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese shredded
  • 1/4 tsp smoked paprika (or regular paprika)
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Directions

  1. Prep: Preheat your oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a 3 qt or 4 qt baking dish.
  2. Combine Cheeses: Mix your shredded cheeses in a large bowl and set aside.
  3. Cook the Pasta: Boil pasta until 1 minute shy of al dente (follow package instructions). Drain, place in a large bowl, drizzle with a bit of olive oil, and stir. Set aside.
  4. Make the Cheese Sauce:
    1. Melt butter in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
    2. Whisk in flour and cook for 1 minute, until bubbly and golden.
    3. Gradually whisk in milk and heavy cream until smooth. Continue cooking, whisking constantly, until bubbles form, and cook for 2 more minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
    4. Add 2 cups of shredded cheese and whisk until smooth. Add another 2 cups and whisk until creamy and thick.
  5. Combine Pasta and Sauce: Stir the cooled pasta into the cheese sauce until fully coated.
  6. Assemble: Pour half of the mac and cheese into your baking dish. Top with 2 cups of shredded cheese, then add the remaining mac and cheese on top.
  7. Make the Topping: In a small bowl, mix panko crumbs, Parmesan, melted butter, and paprika. Sprinkle over the mac and cheese.
  8. Bake: Bake for about 30 minutes or until bubbly and golden brown. Serve hot!
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