Ingredients
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- 8 oz elbow macaroni
- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 2 cups whole milk
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup toasted breadcrumbs
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- 1. Boil salted water in a large pot; cook elbow macaroni until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- 2. In another pot, melt butter over medium heat; stir in flour gradually until smooth and lightly golden.
- 3. Slowly whisk in milk, stirring constantly until thickened. Add shredded cheddar until melted.
- 4. Combine drained macaroni with the cheese sauce until well-coated.
- 5. Transfer to a greased baking dish, top with breadcrumbs, and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 20 minutes or until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 65mg