Ultimate Macaroni and Cheese

Ultimate Macaroni and Cheese

Macaroni and cheese is the ultimate comfort food. In this recipe, tender macaroni is coated in a rich, creamy cheese sauce with a golden crumb topping.

Preparation Time
15 mins
Cooking Time
45 mins
Total Time
60 mins
Calories
413 Calories

Recipe Instructions

Step 1
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (204 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
Step 2
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Rinse under cold water. Drain well.
Step 3
Melt butter in the same pot on medium heat; sprinkle with flour, ground mustard, black pepper, garlic powder, and salt. Cook and stir until well blended, about 2 minutes. Gradually stir in milk; cook, stirring constantly, until sauce begins to thicken, about 3 minutes.
Step 4
Stir in cheese until melted and smooth. Off heat, gently stir in macaroni until coated. Transfer to the prepared baking dish. Combine panko and paprika; evenly sprinkle over top.
Step 5
Bake in the preheated oven until bubbly and golden brown on top, 25 to 30 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 6 tablespoons butter
  • 4 cups milk
  • 1 (16 ounce) package elbow macaroni
  • 6 tablespoons flour
  • 2 tablespoons McCormick® Mustard, Ground
  • 1 teaspoon McCormick® Garlic Powder
  • 6 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
  • 1 teaspoon McCormick® Paprika
  • 1.5 cups panko bread crumbs
  • 1.5 teaspoons McCormick® Black Pepper, Coarse Grind

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