Description
Thanksgiving Baked Mac and Cheese is the ultimate comfort food that transforms any gathering into a heartwarming feast. With its creamy cheese sauce enveloping perfectly cooked elbow macaroni and a crispy golden topping, this dish is sure to steal the show at your holiday table. Perfect for both casual dinners and festive occasions, this delightful mac and cheese recipe promises to be a crowd-pleaser, evoking nostalgia with every delicious bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz elbow macaroni
- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 2 cups whole milk
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 tsp ground mustard powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese, grated
Instructions
- Cook the elbow macaroni in salted boiling water until al dente; drain.
- In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour to form a roux; cook for 1-2 minutes.
- Gradually whisk in whole milk until thickened (5-7 minutes).
- Lower heat and mix in cheddar and mozzarella until melted. Add seasonings.
- Combine pasta with cheese sauce and transfer to a greased baking dish.
- Top with panko breadcrumbs and Parmesan cheese.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 25-30 minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 60mg