How about a cheesy and delicious comfort food to tantalize your tastebuds this weekend! This recipe may take a little time to put together, but it will be worth your effort in the end. The hand grated cheese and crunchy bread crumbs on top really make this dish sing.
Enjoy!
This recipe is courtesy of spendwithpennies.com.
Ingredients:
16 oz dry macaroni
1/3 cup butter
1/3 cup flour
1 teaspoon onion powder
2 3/4 cups milk
1/2 cup light cream
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard powder
1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt or to taste
Black pepper to taste
3 cups sharp cheddar
1/2 cup Gruyere cheese Swiss cheese or mozzarella
3/4 cup fresh Parmesan cheese divided
Topping:
1 cup Panko bread crumbs
2 tablespoons butter melted
1 teaspoon parsley
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- Combine Panko bread crumbs, melted butter and 1/4 cup parmesan cheese. Set aside.
- Cook macaroni al dente according to package directions. Drain and run under cold water and set aside.
- Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in flour and onion powder and cook 2 minutes.
- Whisk in milk, cream and seasonings over medium heat. Continue to stir until mixture thickens. Let boil 1 minute while stirring.
- Remove from heat and add cheddar cheese, gruyere cheese and remaining 1/2 cup parmesan cheese. Whisk until melted.
- Stir in macaroni and pour into a 9×13 pan.
- Top with crumb mixture and bake 20-25 minutes or until bubbly and topping is browned. Do not overcook.
- Cool 10-15 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Information:
Calories: 650, Carbohydrates: 57g, Protein: 28g, Fat: 34g, Saturated Fat: 20g, Cholesterol: 100mg, Sodium: 630mg, Potassium: 332mg, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 6g, Vitamin A: 1135IU, Calcium: 634mg, Iron: 1.7mg
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