Description
Mac and cheese is the ultimate comfort food, bringing warmth and joy with every bite. This creamy, cheesy dish features perfectly cooked elbow macaroni enveloped in a rich cheddar cheese sauce, topped with a crunchy breadcrumb layer for added texture. Ideal for family dinners or gatherings, this mac and cheese recipe will have everyone coming back for more. Celebrate Cheese Day the Halal way with this easy-to-make, delicious recipe that’s sure to become a favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz elbow macaroni
- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 2 cups whole milk
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- Salt, pepper, and garlic powder to taste
Instructions
- Cook elbow macaroni in salted boiling water until al dente (7-8 minutes). Drain and set aside.
- In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Whisk in flour to create a roux; cook for 1-2 minutes.
- Gradually add milk, stirring constantly until thickened. Stir in shredded cheddar until melted.
- Combine cooked macaroni with the cheese sauce until well-coated.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Transfer mac and cheese to a baking dish, sprinkle breadcrumbs on top.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Comfort
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 50mg