Grown Up Macaroni & Cheese Recipe

Name: Grown Up Macaroni & Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups elbow macaroni; 2 tablespoons butter; 2 tablespoons flour; 1 cup milk; 1 cup heavy cream; 1/2 onion, peeled & chopped; 1 bay leaf; 2 cups cheddar cheese, grated; 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard; salt and pepper; 3/4 cup breadcrumbs; 1 tablespoon chopped parsley; 1/4 teaspoon paprika

Servings: persons

2 cups elbow macaroni
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons flour
1 cup milk
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 onion, peeled & chopped
1 bay leaf
2 cups cheddar cheese, grated
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
salt and pepper
3/4 cup breadcrumbs
1 tablespoon chopped parsley
1/4 teaspoon paprika

1
Cook macaroni in boiling salted water according to package directions.
2
Drain& add a little butter to prevent sticking.
3
Cover& put aside.
4
Melt butter in a large saucepan over low to medium heat.
5
Add flour& cook gently for 4- 5 mins.
6
Add milk, mix well& allow to simmer for a few mins.
7
Add cream, mix well& cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until sauce starts to thicken (about 10 mins).
8
Add onion& bay leaf; continue cooking for another 15- 20 mins, stirring constantly.
9
Remove from heat, remove bay leaf, stir in mustard& 1 1/2 cups of the cheddar, season with salt& pepper and stir well.
10
Combine with macaroni in an ovenproof casserole dish.
11
Sprinkle the rest of the cheddar over top.
12
Combine bread crumbs, parsley& paprika and sprinkle over the top.
13
Bake in a preheated 350F oven for about 15- 20 minutes or until light golden brown on top.

622

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups elbow macaroni, 2 tablespoons butter, 2 tablespoons flour, 1 cup milk, and more.

Yes, Grown Up 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.

Grown Up Macaroni & Cheese

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