Homemade Baked Mac and Cheese
This homemade baked mac and cheese is the ultimate comfort food! Creamy, cheesy, and baked to golden perfection, it's a crowd-pleaser that's easy to make. Get ready for a delicious meal!
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 pound Elbow macaroni
- 0.5 cup Butter
- 0.5 cup All-purpose flour
- 4 cups Milk
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 4 cups Shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup Shredded Gruyere cheese
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Cook macaroni according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Whisk in flour and cook for 1-2 minutes.
- Gradually whisk in milk until smooth. Bring to a simmer, stirring constantly, until thickened.
- Remove from heat and stir in salt, pepper, and most of the cheddar and Gruyere cheese (reserve some for topping).
- Add cooked macaroni to the cheese sauce and stir to combine.
- Pour macaroni and cheese into a greased baking dish. Top with remaining cheese.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown and bubbly.
- Let stand for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
For extra flavor, add a pinch of nutmeg to the cheese sauce. You can also add cooked bacon or ham.