Baked Mac and Cheese with Cheddar – Easy Creamy Recipe
A delicious baked mac and cheese recipe loaded with cheddar, mozzarella, and a crunchy breadcrumb topping. Quick and comforting!
Ingredients
- 500 g pasta elbow shape
- olive oil
- 4 cup cheddar
- 2 cup mozarella
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1/2 cup flour
- 4 cup milk
- 1/2 tbsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp paprika
Crust
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- italian parsley
Instructions
- Cook the pasta as per instructions, drain and mix with some olive oil. Set aside.
- In a bowl mix the 2 cheeses together and set aside a 1/3 of it for the topping.
- In a large pot melt the butter until golden.
- Add and cook the flour for a few minutes.
- Add half of the milk mix, bringing to a simmer.
- Add the last 2 cups of milk, salt, pepper and paprika.
- Cook until it thickens.
- Turn off the heat and add the cheese.
- Mix well then add the cooked pasta.
- Mix to coat all the past.
- Transfer to a large baking dish.
- Top it with the reserve cheese. Set aside.
- In a pan melt 1/2 cup of butter cook until golden.
- Add the breadcrumbs and cook for a few minutes.
- Add some chopped parsley.
- Cover the cheese pasta with the breadcrumbs.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes 180C | 356F then broil for 2-3 minutes until golden.