Easiest Way to Cook Appetizing Baked Mac & Cheese

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Baked Mac & Cheese. He BEST Homemade Mac and Cheese of your LIFE. Outrageously cheesy, ultra creamy, and topped with a crunchy Panko-Parmesan topping, this mac and cheese recipe is most definitely a keeper. THE Baked Mac and Cheese recipe.

Macaroni is tossed in a cheesy sauce, topped with a crumb mixture, then baked until bubbly.

This is the first baked mac and cheese I have made that we could actually eat!

Baked Mac and Cheese is the ultimate side dish for any meal made with three cheeses, this classic is perfect for the holidays and for summer cookouts!

You can cook Baked Mac & Cheese using 14 ingredients and 17 steps. Here is how you cook that.

Ingredients of Baked Mac & Cheese

  1. It’s 7 slice of Thick cut bacon.

  2. Prepare 2 cup of Elbow macaroni.

  3. It’s 1 dash of Mustard powder.

  4. It’s 1 1/2 tbsp of Italian Spices.

  5. It’s 1 1/2 cup of mozzarella.

  6. It’s 1 1/2 cup of Sharp cheddar.

  7. It’s 2 1/2 cup of Half & half.

  8. Prepare 2 1/2 tbsp of All purpose flour.

  9. You need 1/4 cup of butter.

  10. Prepare 1 dash of salt.

  11. It’s 1 of scallions.

  12. Prepare 1 tsp of Paprika.

  13. It’s 1 tsp of Cayenne pepper.

  14. You need 1 cup of Colby jack.

Mac & Cheese is an absolute fan favorite - and for good reason. it's delicious!

A classic and easy baked mac and cheese recipe!

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Baked Mac & cheese I make this recipe last night and it turned out awesome.

Baked Mac & Cheese step by step

  1. Preheat oven to 450°F..

  2. Bring 4 cups of water to a boil. Add salt..

  3. Boil pasta to al dente, drain and store..

  4. In a large pot, melt down butter using low heat..

  5. Add 1 tbsp of all purpose flour to butter, stirring constantly to prevent lumping of flour..

  6. Repeat step 5 for the remaining all purpose flour..

  7. Cook flour in butter for approximately 1 minute, stirring constantly..

  8. Add 1 cup of half & half and mix constantly. Add mustard powder, cayenne pepper, paprika, and Italian spices..

  9. Add remaining half & half, constantly stirring..

  10. Continue heating mixture on low heat for approximately 5 minutes..

  11. Slowly add cheese into sauce while stirring. The cheese should not stick at all. Continue adding remaining cheese and mix until cheese is completely melted and there is a consistency..

  12. Place bacon into oven and bake for 10 minutes..

  13. Chop up bacon and scallions..

  14. Slowly mix pasta into cheese sauce. Place pasta into a Pyrex dish..

  15. Place Colby Jack cheese on top of pasta, top off with bacon and scallions..

  16. Bake pasta at 450°F for 35-40 minutes..

  17. Cheese should be browned and crisp when removing pasta from oven. Let it sit for 15 minutes and then serve..

I put in colby-jack Satisfied my comfort food craving I made this Mac & Cheese last night to satisfy a winter comfort food.

This baked mac and cheese is heavy on the cheesy insides, crunchy outsides, and OMG vibes.

If this baked mac and cheese happens to be fed to you by a friend who invites you over when you are.

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You will never break open a box again!