Uncle Jack’s Mac-and-Cheese: A Cozy, Indulgent Twist
This mac-and-cheese recipe offers a cozy and indulgent twist, perfect for comfort food lovers.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups elbow macaroni
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups milk
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
Instructions
- Cook the macaroni according to package instructions.
- In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour and cook for 1 minute.
- Gradually whisk in milk and bring to a simmer.
- Add cheese, salt, pepper, and paprika; stir until the cheese is melted.
- Combine the cheese sauce with the macaroni and mix well.
- Transfer to a baking dish, top with breadcrumbs, and bake at 350°F for 20 minutes.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, add cooked bacon or pancetta.
- Experiment with different types of cheese.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 50mg