Our White Cheddar Mac ’n’ Cheese Recipe Is Easy, Cheesy and Oh-So-Dreamy
When southern comfort food starts calling your name, macaroni and cheese is likely at the top of the list. And honestly, what’s better than homemade mac and cheese? We took the stovetop classic up a notch by baking mac ‘n’ cheese in individual 8-ounce ramekins with crispy breadcrumbs on top and all the creamy ooey gooey goodness underneath. Talk about delicious!
While mac ‘n’ cheese often features sharp orange cheddar cheese as the star, we decided to change things up and swap in white cheddar for a milder taste and more unique look. Then we added a coating of panko breadcrumbs on top for a next-level crispy texture. We also used evaporated milk when bringing the cheese sauce together to form a thicker, richer and more enhanced flavor. This better-than-the-box pasta dish is a brilliant addition to the menu for your next dinner party, date night or stay-at-home dinner.
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Ingredients
- 3 Tbs. butter
- 3 Tbs. all-purpose flour
- 1½ tsp. Dijon mustard
- ½ tsp. garlic powder
- 2 cups evaporated milk
- 3 cups shredded sharp cheddar
- 1 cup grated Parmesan
- 12 oz. elbow macaroni, cooked
- 1½ cups panko breadcrumbs
Instructions
Grease 8 (10 oz.) ramekins. In pot, melt butter over medium; whisk in flour, mustard, garlic powder, 1⁄2 tsp. salt and 1⁄2 tsp. pepper. Whisk in evaporated milk; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low; cook, stirring constantly, until thickened, about 1 min. Stir in 2 cups cheddar, 1⁄2 cup Parmesan and 1⁄4 cup water. Remove from heat. Stir in macaroni. Divide macaroni mixture among dishes; cover with foil. Chill until transporting to destination.
When arriving at destination, heat oven to 375°F. Remove foil; bake pastas until warmed, 30–35 min. Top with remaining cheeses and breadcrumbs. Bake until toasty, 15 min.
Nutrition
- Calories: 560
- Fat: 26 gram
- Saturated Fat: 13 gram
- Protein: 27 gram
- Carbohydrate: 57 gram
- Fiber: 3 gram
- Cholesterol: 65 mg
- Sugar: 8 gram
- Sodium: 640 mg
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