Prep Time: 20 mins | Cook Time: 20 mins | Total Time: 40 mins | Yield: 10 Servings
I know that you probably have a recipe for Mac and Cheese, but this one is surely the best. Well, you just have to give this one a try and taste it yourself. I have listed all the ingredients and directions so all you have to do is to follow them step by step and you are good to go! Have a beautiful day, friends. Enjoy!
Ingredients:
Mac and Cheese
2 ½ c large elbow macaroni
½ tablespoon olive oil
4 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon flour
2 c whole milk
2 12 ounce cans of evaporated milk
1 ½ teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon pepper
2 ½ c mild cheddar cheese shredded (freshly grated if possible)
2 ½ c white sharp cheddar cheese shredded
Topping
4 tablespoons butter melted
1 c herb panko bread crumbs
Directions:
Prepare the oven and preheat to 175 degrees C or 350 degrees F.
Apply cooking spray in a 9×13-inch baking dish.
Place a 5-quart pot on the stove, then add the macaroni. Refer to the directions provided on the package on how to cook it.
Drain the macaroni, then drizzle olive oil immediately. Toss until well coated. Set aside.
Put the pot back on the stove and turn the heat to medium-low.
Add butter and allow it to melt. Add the flour and whisk until well mixed. Cook for about a minute until the raw taste of the flour is gone.
Add the 2 cups of whole milk and whisk until well mixed.
Turn the heat to medium-high, then add the 2 cans of evaporated milk, salt, and pepper. Whisk until well blended. Allow the mixture to boil, then simmer for about 10 minutes or until the texture becomes thick.
In a mixing bowl, add the cheeses and stir until well mixed,
Add about 4 cups of cheese into the pot and stir until melted completely.
Remove the pot from the heat and add the cooked macaroni. Stir until well combined.
Transfer the mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread it evenly.
Sprinkle a generous amount of cheese over.
In a mixing bowl, add the melted butter and Panko bread crumbs. Stir until well mixed.
Sprinkle the mixture on top of the mac and cheese.
Place it inside the preheated oven and bake for about 25 minutes or until the top turns golden brown.
Remove from the oven and allow it to cool for few minutes at room temperature.
Serve warm and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts:
Calories: 501kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 19g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 88mg | Sodium: 847mg | Potassium: 216mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 927IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 485mg | Iron: 1mg
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