The Creamiest Homemade Mac and Cheese Ever You’ll Love!
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A rich and creamy homemade mac and cheese recipe that is sure to please everyone.
- Author: Olivia Clara
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 8 oz elbow macaroni
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 cups milk
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cook the macaroni according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Stir in the flour, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper to form a roux.
- Gradually whisk in the milk, cooking until the mixture thickens.
- Remove from heat and stir in the cheddar, mozzarella, and Parmesan cheeses until melted and smooth.
- Add the cooked macaroni to the cheese sauce and mix well.
- Transfer to a baking dish and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 20 minutes, or until bubbly.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add cooked bacon or breadcrumbs on top before baking.
- Feel free to mix in vegetables like broccoli or spinach for added nutrition.
- This dish can be made ahead of time and baked just before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 50mg