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Creamy Homemade Baked Mac and Cheese

The BEST Homemade Baked Mac and Cheese

I am always amazed at how easy it is to transform simple everyday ingredients into a gooey, cheesy family favorite!
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 10
Calories: 492kcal
Author: Katherine - Yummfully

Ingredients

  • 1 lb elbow macaroni
  • 3 tbsp salted butter
  • ⅓ cup flour
  • 2 (10oz) cans evaporated milk
  • 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 lb freshly shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 ½ tsp mustard powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Cook the elbow macaroni according to package instructions, drain, and reserve.
  • While the pasta is cooking, make the sauce. Start by melting the butter and cooking the flour until slightly golden, about one minute in a Dutch oven or oven-safe pot. Preheat the oven to 350 F.
  • Using a whisk, incorporate the evaporated milk and chicken broth into the butter/flour mixture until smooth and simmer until thickened. Season with salt, pepper, paprika, mustard powder, and onion powder.
  • Remove the sauce from heat and stir in the parmesan and cheddar cheese until melted.
  • Add the cooked pasta, stir, and bake for 20 minutes or until slightly golden on top. Serve piping hot.

Nutrition

Calories: 492kcal | Carbohydrates: 49g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 24g