Best Baked Mac and Cheese

This homemade Baked Mac and Cheese recipe is creamy, velvety and packed with cheesy goodness.

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It brings me joy to see others enjoying what I have created. That’s why this baked mac and cheese recipe is simply the best! Get Recipe

Ingredients

– Elbow macaroni – Butter – Flour – Whole milk – Onion powder – Dry mustard powder – Garlic powder – Salt – Pepper – Extra sharp cheddar – Parmesan cheese NO. OF SERVINGS: 10 pax NO. OF SERVINGS: 10 pax TOTAL PREP TIME: 45mins. TOTAL PREP TIME: 45mins. Get Recipe

NOTE: Don’t be tempted to crank up the heat when making the mac and cheese sauce. High temperatures will cause the sauce to break. Get Recipe

Step-by-step instructions!

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Preheat to 425 degrees F. Cook the elbow pasta as per package directions to al dente.

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Turn the heat off and whisk in the cheddar and Parmesan cheese until the cheese has completely melted.

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Pour the cheese sauce over the cooked macaroni and stir to combine.

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Then, pour the macaroni into the prepared pan and smooth into an even layer. Meanwhile, make the breadcrumb topping.

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