Crusted Macaroni & Cheese Recipe

Name: Crusted Macaroni & Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Casserole; 1 1/2 lbs elbow macaroni; 4 tablespoons butter; 5 garlic cloves, minced; 3 tablespoons flour (whole wheat flour works here); 1/4 teaspoon Tabasco sauce; 3 cups milk; 1/2 cup cream or 1/2 cup evaporated milk; 4 cups grated cheese (cheddar, colby jack, mozzarella, etc ... a combination works best); 1 teaspoon seasoning salt; 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper; 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard; Crust; 4 tablespoons butter, melted; 2 cups crushed croutons; 3/4 cup parmesan cheese; 2 tablespoons chopped parsley

Servings: persons

Casserole
1 1/2 lbs elbow macaroni
4 tablespoons butter
5 garlic cloves, minced
3 tablespoons flour (whole wheat flour works here)
1/4 teaspoon Tabasco sauce
3 cups milk
1/2 cup cream or 1/2 cup evaporated milk
4 cups grated cheese (cheddar, colby jack, mozzarella, etc ... a combination works best)
1 teaspoon seasoning salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
Crust
4 tablespoons butter, melted
2 cups crushed croutons
3/4 cup parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons chopped parsley

1
Boil pasta. While pasta is boiling, make the sauce. Once pasta is done, drain & set aside.
2
To make the sauce, in a saucepan, saute the garlic in buttter for 1 minute.
3
Add flour & stir until light brown.
4
Stirring, add milk, tabasco & cream (or evap milk).
5
Heat through & add cheese, salt, pepper & mustard. Stir until all cheese is melted.
6
Mix with the macaroni & pour into a 9x13 baking dish.
7
Mix the crust ingredients & spread over the pasta.
8
Bake at 375 for 30 minutes.

1181

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Casserole, 1 1/2 lbs elbow macaroni, 4 tablespoons butter, 5 garlic cloves, minced, and more.

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

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Crusted Macaroni & Cheese

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