​Easy Mac And Cheese Recipe For Your Weekend Dinner

Jul 3, 2024

Nikita Toppo

Mac And Cheese

Made with macaroni and cheese sauce, this comforting American dish is an excellent dinner option for weekend. Make it at home with this recipe.

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​​Ingredients​

250g macaroni pasta (boiled), 1 tbsp unsalted butter, ⅔ cup panko breadcrumbs, 2 tbsp unsalted butter, ¼ tsp salt

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​Ingredients For Sauce​

4 tbsp unsalted butter, ⅓ cup plain flour, 3 cups warmed milk, 2 cups freshly shredded cheese, 1 cup freshly shredded mozzarella cheese, ¾ tsp salt For Seasonings: 1 tsp garlic powder, ½ tsp onion powder, ½ tsp mustard powder

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Step 1

Add butter and toss to coat the macaroni. Set aside to cool slightly while making the sauce. In a bowl, combine panko breadcrumbs, melted butter, and salt. Mix well and set aside.

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Step 32

Preheat oven to 180°C/350°F. In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add flour and cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute.

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​Step 3​

Add about 1 cup of milk and mix to dissolve the paste into the milk. Then add remaining milk and mix until lump-free. Add salt and seasonings and mix well.

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​​Step 4​

Cook, stirring/whisking regularly, for 5-8 minutes until thickened to a cream consistency. Remove from heat and stir in cheese.

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​​Step 5​

Pour the sauce into the pot with the macaroni. Stir quickly to combine, then pour the mixture into a baking dish.

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​​Step 6​

Sprinkle the panko breadcrumbs over the macaroni and cheese.

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​​Step 7​

Bake for 25 minutes, or until the top is light golden brown. Serve immediately.

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