Baked Mac n’ Cheese
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Baked Mac n' Cheese
Course: SidesCuisine: AmericanDifficulty: Medium
Servings
4
servingsPrep time
15
minutesCooking time
45
minutesA rich and creamy baked macaroni and cheese, featuring a smooth cheese sauce made with a blend of cheeses, topped with buttery breadcrumbs for a perfect golden crust.
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Ingredients
1/2 lb Elbow Macaroni
3 tbsp Butter
3 tbsp Flour
1 tbsp Powdered Mustard
3 cups Milk
1/2 cup Yellow Onion (finely diced)
1 bay leaf
1/2 tbsp Paprika
1 Large Egg
12 oz Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese
1 tsp Kosher Salt
to taste Black Pepper
3 tbsp Topping: Butter
1 cup Topping: Panko Bread Crumbs
Directions
- Heat oven to 350 degrees.
- Boil pasta in salted water according to directions.
- In a separate pot melt butter, and whisk in the flour and mustard. Stir for 5 minutes until there are no lumps. Add milk, onion, bay leaf, and paprika. Allow to simmer for 10 minutes.
- Next, remove the bay leaf, and temper in egg. Stir in 3/4 of the cheese. Add salt and pepper. Fold in the macaroni and pour into a 2-quart casserole dish. Top with remaining cheese.
- In a sauté pan, melt the butter and stir in the breadcrumbs to coat. Top the macaroni mixture with bread crumbs/butter and bake for 30 minutes.
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