Skillet Mac and Cheese
This Skillet Mac and Cheese is creamy and cheesy, making it the ultimate comfort food when you're looking for a classic family dinner. It's topped with a layer of buttery breadcrumbs for the ultimate combo of velvety texture and a crunchy bite.
Ingredients
- 2 ½ cups dry elbow pasta
- ½ cup unsalted butter, divided
- ¼ cup all purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups whole milk
- 2 cups white cheddar cheese, freshly shredded
- ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
- ¼ cup Italian style breadcrumbs
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375℉. In a large pot, cook the elbow pasta to al dente as indicated on the package.
- While the pasta cooks, melt ¼ cup of butter in the skillet on medium heat on the stovetop. Once melted whisk in the flour, stirring constantly until a paste forms. Slowly pour the milk into the skillet, whisking to make a roux.
- Lower the heat to low and whisk in the cheese 1 cup at a time, stirring continuously until all cheese is melted and the sauce is thick and lightly bubbling. Remove from the heat and mix the cooked pasta into the cheese sauce.
- Melt the remaining butter in the microwave. In a small bowl, combine the breadcrumbs, grated parmesan cheese and melted butter. Stir well. Pour on top of the mac & cheese in the skillet.
- Bake for 30 minutes, or until the top starts to turn golden brown.
Notes
Storing: Store in an airtight container in the fridge for 4-5 days. Reheat in the microwave or oven at 350℉, until thoroughly warm. Macaroni and cheese can be frozen for up to 6 months, however the texture will change slightly. Thaw in the fridge overnight before warming and enjoying.
Tip 1: Make sure the roux stays slightly thick while adding the milk to keep the sauce's thick and creamy consistency.
Tip 2: Make sure the breadcrumb and parmesan mixture is stirred well with the melted butter. This helps the top become golden brown while baking.
Nutrition
Serving: 6ozCalories: 380kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 14gFat: 32gSaturated Fat: 19gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 93mgSodium: 418mgPotassium: 146mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 1021IUCalcium: 420mgIron: 0.3mg
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