Better Baked Mac & Cheese Recipe

Name: Better Baked Mac & Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Pasta & Noodles
Ingredients: salt (for pasta water); 2 kg elbow macaroni; 6 cups whole milk, divided; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 1/2 tablespoon dried parsley; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 tablespoon butter; 1/4 cup cornstarch; 1 kg shredded cheddar cheese, divided; 1 cup dry Italian breadcrumbs or 1 cup crushed goldfish crackers

Servings: persons

salt (for pasta water)
2 kg elbow macaroni
6 cups whole milk, divided
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 tablespoon dried parsley
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon butter
1/4 cup cornstarch
1 kg shredded cheddar cheese, divided
1 cup dry Italian breadcrumbs or 1 cup crushed goldfish crackers

1
Preheat the oven to 375F and grease 2 large casserole dishes.
2
Boil a large pot of water and add salt. Add macaroni and cook 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Drain well and return to pot.
3
While pasta is cooking, heat 5 cups of milk in a saucepan.
4
Stir in the pepper, parsley, garlic powder, salt and butter.
5
Whisk the cornstarch with the remaining 1 cup milk until smooth, then add to the hot milk and cook until slightly thickened.
6
Stir in all but 1 cup of the cheese until melted.
7
Pour over the pasta in the pot and fold in completely.
8
Divide pasta between the casserole dishes, top with reserved cheese and breadcrumbs.
9
Bake for 10 minutes, until cheese melts and casserole is bubbly.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: salt (for pasta water), 2 kg elbow macaroni, 6 cups whole milk, divided, 1/2 teaspoon pepper, and more.

Yes, Better Baked Mac & Cheese falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Better Baked Mac & Cheese

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