Tini’s Mac and Cheese: The Indulgent Comfort Food You Need
Tini’s Mac and Cheese is a creamy, cheesy dish that brings comfort in every bite.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound elbow macaroni
- 4 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 cup milk
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- salt to taste
- pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook the elbow macaroni according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the flour, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper; cook for 1 minute.
- Slowly whisk in the milk until the mixture is smooth and thickened.
- Remove from heat and stir in the cheddar cheese until melted.
- Add the cooked macaroni and stir until well combined.
- Transfer the mixture to a baking dish and top with Parmesan cheese.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and bubbly.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add cooked bacon or breadcrumbs on top before baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg
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