Homemade Mac and Cheese

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1

   {'id': 'step_0', 'step': 1, 'text': 'Gather all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease an 8-inch square baking dish.'}

2. 2

   {'id': 'step_1', 'step': 2, 'text': 'To make the macaroni and cheese: Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add macaroni and simmer, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes; it will finish cooking in the oven. Drain and transfer to the prepared baking dish.'}

3. 3

   {'id': 'step_2', 'step': 3, 'text': 'While the macaroni is cooking, melt 1/4 cup butter in a medium skillet over low heat. Whisk in flour and stir until the mixture becomes paste-like and light golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes.'}

4. 4

   {'id': 'step_3', 'step': 4, 'text': 'Gradually whisk 2 ½ cups milk into the flour mixture, and bring to a simmer.'}

5. 5

   {'id': 'step_4', 'step': 5, 'text': 'Stir in shredded Cheddar and finely grated Parmesan cheeses; season with salt and pepper. Cook and stir over low heat until cheese is melted and sauce has thickened, 3 to 5 minutes, adding up to 1/2 cup more milk if needed.'}

6. 6

   {'id': 'step_5', 'step': 6, 'text': 'Pour cheese sauce over macaroni and stir until well combined.'}

7. 7

   {'id': 'step_6', 'step': 7, 'text': 'Make the bread crumb topping: Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add bread crumbs; cook and stir until well coated and browned.'}

8. 8

   {'id': 'step_7', 'step': 8, 'text': 'Spread bread crumbs over macaroni and cheese, then sprinkle with paprika.'}

9. 9

   {'id': 'step_8', 'step': 9, 'text': 'Bake in the preheated oven until topping is golden brown and macaroni and cheese is bubbling, about 30 minutes.'}

📊 Nutrition Facts

Per serving (4 servings total)

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