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Gourmet Baked Mac and Cheese

Gourmet Baked Mac and Cheese: Comfort Food with a Crunch

Gourmet Baked Mac and Cheese is a creamy and crunchy comfort food that is easily customizable and perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 550
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 16 oz Elbow Macaroni
For the Cheese Sauce
  • 4 cups Sharp Cheddar Cheese, shredded
  • 2 cups Gruyère Cheese, shredded
  • 1 cup Mozzarella Cheese, shredded
  • 4 cups Whole Milk
  • 0.5 cups Unsalted Butter for roux
  • 0.5 cups All-Purpose Flour for roux
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1 tsp Onion Powder
  • 1 tsp Mustard Powder
  • Salt and Pepper to taste
For the Crunchy Topping
  • 1 cup Panko Breadcrumbs
  • 0.5 cups Parmesan Cheese, grated
For Garnish
  • 2 tbsp Fresh Parsley, chopped optional

Equipment

  • Large Pot
  • baking dish
  • Saucepan
  • Mixing bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Gather your ingredients and kitchen tools.
  2. In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil, then add the elbow macaroni. Cook until al dente, about 7-9 minutes.
  3. In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the unsalted butter. Whisk in the all-purpose flour for about 2 minutes.
  4. Gradually pour in the whole milk while whisking constantly. Stir for 5-7 minutes until the sauce thickens.
  5. Remove from heat and add the cheddar, Gruyère, and mozzarella cheeses. Stir until melted and creamy.
  6. Combine the cooked macaroni with the cheese sauce in a large bowl.
  7. In a separate bowl, mix panko breadcrumbs and grated Parmesan cheese with melted butter.
  8. Sprinkle the breadcrumb mixture evenly over the macaroni and cheese in the baking dish.
  9. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and bubbly.
  10. Let it rest for a few minutes before serving. Garnish with parsley if desired.
  11. Serve hot and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 25gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 18gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 300mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This dish can be easily customized with different ingredients or toppings to suit your taste.

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