Tender pasta mixed with a simple cheese sauce, then baked until bubbly and golden. This cheesy pasta bake is a hit with kids and easy for busy parents - minimal effort, maximum comfort.
Ingredients
- 12 oz elbow macaroni
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups milk
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- Cook macaroni according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour and cook for 1 minute.
- Gradually whisk in milk, cooking until the sauce thickens, about 5 minutes.
- Remove from heat and stir in cheddar and Parmesan cheeses until melted. Season with salt and pepper.
- Combine cooked macaroni with the cheese sauce and pour into the prepared baking dish.
- Sprinkle breadcrumbs over the top, if using.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, until the top is golden and bubbly.
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