Ingredients
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- 8 oz elbow macaroni
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 2 cups whole milk
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- ½ cup panko breadcrumbs
Instructions
- Cook the macaroni according to package instructions until al dente, then drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter and stir in the flour; cook until golden brown.
- Whisk in warmed milk until smooth; continue cooking until slightly thickened.
- Reduce heat to low, gradually add cheddar cheese, stirring until melted and creamy.
- Add cooked macaroni to the cheese sauce; stir until well coated.
- Sprinkle panko breadcrumbs evenly over the mixture and broil on low for about three minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 60mg