Description
Thanksgiving Baked Mac and Cheese is the ultimate comfort food, featuring a rich, creamy cheese sauce enveloping perfectly cooked pasta. Topped with crunchy panko breadcrumbs, this dish promises to be the star of your holiday table. With its inviting aroma and delicious flavors, it’s sure to create lasting memories with family and friends. Prepare to indulge in this cheesy delight that brings warmth to chilly autumn gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz elbow macaroni
- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 2 cups whole milk
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
Instructions
- Cook the elbow macaroni in salted boiling water until al dente (7-8 minutes). Drain and set aside.
- In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Whisk in flour until smooth and cook for 1 minute.
- Gradually add milk while whisking until thickened (about 5 minutes). Stir in cheddar cheese until melted.
- Combine cooked pasta with cheese sauce, mixing well.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and transfer mixture to a greased baking dish.
- Top with panko breadcrumbs and bake uncovered for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 50mg