Description
Monster Mac and Cheese is the ultimate comfort food, featuring creamy cheese sauce enveloping perfectly cooked elbow macaroni, all topped with a crunchy breadcrumb layer. This dish is not just a meal; it?s an indulgent experience that warms your heart and satisfies cravings. Perfect for cozy nights or gatherings, dive into this gooey goodness that will leave everyone asking for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups elbow macaroni
- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 2 cups whole milk
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- ? cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Cook elbow macaroni in salted boiling water until al dente (about 8 minutes). Drain and set aside.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Whisk in flour to create a roux and cook for one minute.
- Gradually add whole milk while stirring continuously to prevent lumps. Cook until thickened.
- Remove from heat and stir in shredded cheddar cheese until melted. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Combine the cooked macaroni with the cheese sauce until well coated.
- Transfer half of the mixture to a greased baking dish. Sprinkle half of the panko breadcrumbs and half of the Parmesan on top. Add remaining macaroni mixture and finish with more breadcrumbs.
- Preheat oven to 350?F (175?C) and bake uncovered for about 25 minutes, or until golden brown on top.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 65mg