Description
Monster Mac and Cheese is the ultimate comfort food, combining creamy textures with a rich blend of sharp cheddar and mozzarella cheeses. This indulgent dish envelops perfectly cooked pasta in a velvety sauce, making it an irresistible choice for family dinners, movie nights, or any occasion that calls for cheesy goodness. With its ooey-gooey appeal, this recipe guarantees to delight everyone at your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz elbow macaroni
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 cups whole milk
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Boil elbow macaroni in salted water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Whisk in flour until smooth and cook for two minutes.
- Gradually add milk while whisking continuously until thickened (about five minutes). Stir in garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Remove from heat and mix in cheddar and mozzarella cheeses until melted.
- Fold cooked pasta into the cheese sauce until fully coated.
- For added crispiness, transfer to a greased baking dish and broil for three minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 70mg