Creamy Baked Mac and Cheese

Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this creamy baked mac and cheese recipe. Perfect for cozy nights in or family gatherings, this cheesy dish will have everyone coming back for seconds.

Ingredients:

• 1 pound elbow macaroni
• 1/2 cup butter
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 4 cups milk
• 4 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
• 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions:

• 1. Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
• 2. Cook macaroni according to package instructions and set aside.
• 3. In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour until smooth.
• 4. Gradually whisk in milk until mixture is thickened.
• 5. Stir in Cheddar cheese until melted and season with salt and pepper.
• 6. Mix cheese sauce with macaroni and transfer to the baking dish.
• 7. In a small bowl, combine breadcrumbs and Parmesan cheese. Sprinkle over mac and cheese.
• 8. Bake for 30 minutes or until golden and bubbly. Let cool before serving.

Nutrition Information:

– Serving Size: 1 cup

– Calories: 450

– Total Fat: 20g

– Saturated Fat: 12g

– Cholesterol: 60mg

– Sodium: 400mg

– Total Carbohydrates: 47g

– Dietary Fiber: 2g

– Sugars: 6g

– Protein: 20g