Baked Macaroni and Cheese

Ingredients

• 8 ounces macaroni
• 2 cups cheddar cheese
• 2 cups milk
• 4 tablespoons butter
• 1 quarter cup flour
• 1 cup bread crumbs
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon mustard powder
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 cup parmesan cheese

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

2. 2

   In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil and cook the macaroni according to package instructions until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Drain and set aside.

3. 3

   In a medium saucepan, melt 4 tablespoons of butter over medium heat.

4. 4

   Whisk in 1/4 cup of flour and cook for about 2 minutes until golden brown, stirring constantly.

5. 5

   Gradually add 2 cups of milk while whisking continuously to prevent lumps. Cook for about 5-7 minutes until the sauce thickens.

6. 6

   Stir in 2 cups of shredded cheddar cheese, 1 teaspoon of salt, 1 teaspoon of black pepper, 1 teaspoon of mustard powder, 1 teaspoon of paprika, and 1 teaspoon of garlic powder. Mix until cheese is melted and the sauce is smooth.

7. 7

   Combine the cooked macaroni with the cheese sauce in a large mixing bowl and stir to coat the pasta evenly.

8. 8

   Transfer the macaroni and cheese mixture to a greased 9x13 inch baking dish.

9. 9

   In a small bowl, mix 1 cup of bread crumbs with 1/2 cup of grated parmesan cheese. Sprinkle this mixture evenly over the macaroni and cheese.

10. 10

    Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and crispy.

11. 11

    Remove from the oven and let it cool for 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy your delicious baked macaroni and cheese!