Creamy Baked Mac and Cheese
Creamy baked mac and cheese with a rich, cheesy sauce and crispy golden topping. A true comfort food classic.
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients
- 16 oz elbow macaroni
- 4 tbsp butter
- 4 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 4 cups whole milk
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 4 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 tbsp melted butter
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking dish.
- Cook the macaroni according to package instructions and drain.
- In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour and cook for 1 minute.
- Slowly whisk in milk and heavy cream, stirring until smooth and thickened.
- Add shredded cheddar and mozzarella cheese, stirring until fully melted.
- Season with salt, black pepper, and paprika.
- Combine the cheese sauce with cooked macaroni and mix well.
- Pour into the prepared baking dish.
- In a small bowl, mix panko breadcrumbs with melted butter and sprinkle on top.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and bubbly.
- Serve warm and enjoy!