Mac Cheese

Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this rich and creamy Mac and Cheese recipe, perfect for cozy family dinners or a crowd-pleasing side dish. Made with tender elbow macaroni coated in a luxuriously smooth cheese sauce crafted from a blend of sharp cheddar and nutty gruyere, this dish takes classic mac and cheese to the next level. The infusion of garlic powder and Dijon mustard adds a subtle depth of flavor, while a golden, crispy topping of panko breadcrumbs and Parmesan cheese delivers the perfect crunch. With just 15 minutes of prep and a quick bake in the oven, this baked mac and cheese is a decadent, easy-to-make recipe that’s bound to become a family favorite. Perfectly creamy, irresistibly cheesy, and baked to bubbly perfection, it's comfort food at its finest!

Nutriscore Rating: 56/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 300 grams Elbow macaroni
• 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter
• 3 tablespoons All-purpose flour
• 3 cups Whole milk
• 1 cup Heavy cream
• 2 cups Cheddar cheese, shredded
• 1 cup Gruyere cheese, shredded
• 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 0.5 cup Panko breadcrumbs
• 0.25 cup Parmesan cheese, grated

Directions

Step 1

Cook the elbow macaroni in a large pot of salted boiling water according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.

Step 2

In the same pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Once melted, add the flour and whisk constantly for 2-3 minutes to form a roux.

Step 3

Gradually add the milk and heavy cream, whisking to combine. Continue to cook and stir over medium heat until the mixture thickens, about 5-7 minutes.

Step 4

Reduce the heat to low and stir in the shredded cheddar cheese, gruyere cheese, garlic powder, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper. Stir until the cheese is completely melted and the sauce is smooth.

Step 5

Add the cooked macaroni to the cheese sauce and stir until the pasta is evenly coated.

Step 6

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Transfer the mac and cheese mixture to a greased 9x13-inch baking dish.

Step 7

In a small bowl, combine panko breadcrumbs and Parmesan cheese. Sprinkle this mixture evenly over the mac and cheese.

Step 8

Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and crispy.

Step 9

Remove from the oven and let it cool slightly for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1737.7 grams (1737.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4426

Total Fat 272.90g	350%
Saturated Fat 161.70g	808%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.80g
Cholesterol 832mg	277%
Sodium 3231mg	140%
Total Carbohydrate 310.20g	113%
Dietary Fiber 12.50g	45%
Total Sugars 47.80g
Protein 169.20g	338%

Vitamin D 394IU	1971%
Calcium 3829mg	295%
Iron 15mg	84%
Potassium 1469mg	31%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 56.2%

Protein: 15.5%

Carbs: 28.4%