Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this rich and creamy Mac and Cheese Casserole. A blend of three cheeses, a hint of Dijon mustard, and a crunchy breadcrumb topping make this dish a family favorite!
Ingredients
Scale
Macaroni:
- 12 ounces elbow macaroni
Cheese Sauce:
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 3 cups whole milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 3 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Topping:
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook the macaroni: Cook the macaroni according to package directions until al dente, then drain and set aside.
- Make the cheese sauce: Melt butter, whisk in flour, add milk and cream, season, and melt in cheeses.
- Combine and bake: Mix the cheese sauce with macaroni, transfer to a baking dish, top with breadcrumb mixture, and bake until golden and bubbly.
- Rest and serve: Let the casserole rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- You can add cooked bacon, ham, or vegetables to the casserole for variation.
- Use a combination of cheeses for a richer flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 17g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
