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Creamy Baked Macaroni and Cheese

The creamiest baked mac and cheese I've ever had!
Course Side Dish
Cuisine Italian
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 843kcal

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces elbow macaroni or penne pasta
  • 1 3/4 cup milk
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • 4 tablespoons butter divided
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 4 ounces Gruyere grated
  • 6 ounces extra-sharp Cheddar grated
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 2 small fresh tomatoes sliced thinly
  • 3/4 cups fresh white bread crumbs
  • 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  • Bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil. Cook pasta for one minute less than package directions state. Drain.
  • Heat the milk and cream in a small saucepan, but don't let it boil.
  • Melt 3 tablespoons of butter in a medium sized pot and add the flour. Cook, whisking constantly, over low heat for 2 minutes.
  • Continue whisking and slowly pour in the hot milk and cream. Cook for another 2 minutes until thickened and smooth.
  • Remove from the heat and stir in the Gruyere, Cheddar, salt, pepper, and nutmeg.
  • Add the cooked macaroni and stir to coat.
  • Pour into a pie plate or other dish of similar size.
  • Slice the tomatoes and arrange on top.
  • Melt the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter and mix it with the bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, and garlic powder. Sprinkle on top of the tomatoes.
  • Bake for 25 minutes or until the sauce is bubbly and the bread crumbs are brown and crispy.

Nutrition

Calories: 843kcal | Carbohydrates: 71g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 46g | Saturated Fat: 27g | Cholesterol: 138mg | Sodium: 2429mg | Potassium: 528mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 1950IU | Vitamin C: 8.4mg | Calcium: 796mg | Iron: 2.6mg