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Golden Baked Mac and Cheese

Creamy, cheesy elbow pasta baked until golden and crispy on top. Ready in under 25 minutes with just milk, cheddar, and breadcrumbs.

Total time
25 min
Servings
4
Calories
620
Protein
24g
Golden Baked Mac and Cheese
comfortcozyamericanvegetariancreamycrispyweeknightcomfort-food-night

Ingredients

  • 12 oz elbow macaroni
  • 2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 1.5 cups milk
  • ¾ cup breadcrumbs

Instructions

  1. 1

    Boil elbow macaroni in salted water until al dente, about 8 minutes.

  2. 2

    Drain pasta and return to the pot, then pour in milk and stir in shredded cheese until melted and creamy.

  3. 3

    Transfer cheese pasta to a buttered 8x8-inch baking dish and spread in an even layer.

  4. 4

    Sprinkle breadcrumbs evenly over the top and drizzle lightly with oil.

  5. 5

    Bake at 375°F until the breadcrumb topping is golden brown, about 12 minutes.

Tools you’ll need

  • large pot
  • 8x8-inch baking dish
  • wooden spoon
  • oven

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