Creamy Mac N Cheese
Our homemade mac n cheese is rich, creamy, and full of three cheese flavors. Can easily be cut in 1/2 or doubled. Topped with a crispy seasoned Panko to add an extra pop of flavor and texture.
Ingredients
1 lb cooked pasta
I use the Barilla brand Cellentani style noodle
8 oz grated sharp cheddar
8 oz grated mild cheddar
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup flour
4 cups half and half
1/2 (+) salt
1/4 (+) pepper
1 cup Italian panko
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
1/4 cup melted butter
Instructions
Cook pasta according to directions and drain
In medium sauce pan
Melt 1/2 cup butter, add in flour and whisk until it comes to a simmer.
Slowly add in half and half. Stir until thickens and flour is cooked. Season with salt and pepper.
Add cheddar cheeses 1 cup at a time stirring in between. Add parmesan cheese. Stir until all cheeses are melted and sauce is combined.
Pour sauce over noodles. Stir to coat noodles.
Spray a 9×13 or equivalent baking dish with cooking spray. Spread noodles in dish.
In a small mixing bowl melt 1/4 cup butter. Add seasoned panko and mix to coat. Sprinkle panko mixture over noodles.
Bake at 350 for 15-20 minutes.
Notes
Read Tips and Hints before cooking.
Find it online: https://mamalisaskitchen.com/2021/09/07/creamy-mac-n-cheese/
