Ingredients
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- 3 cups elbow macaroni
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups milk
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook macaroni according to package instructions, drain and set aside.
- In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add milk and mustard, stirring until combined.
- Gradually add shredded cheeses, stirring until smooth and melted. Season with salt and pepper.
- Mix cheese sauce with cooked macaroni until evenly coated.
- Transfer to a baking dish. Mix breadcrumbs with a little melted butter and sprinkle over the top.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and crispy on top.
Notes
- For extra crunch, add crushed Ritz crackers to breadcrumbs.
- Use a mix of cheeses for a more complex flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Comfort
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (1/6 of recipe)
- Calories: 450 Kcal
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg