Mom's Marvellous Macaroni Cheese

Dive into pure comfort with Mom's Marvellous Macaroni Cheese, a rich and indulgent classic that's sure to delight your taste buds. This recipe combines tender macaroni pasta with a velvety cheese sauce, featuring sharp cheddar, gruyere, and parmesan for an irresistibly creamy texture and bold flavor. Enhanced with a touch of Dijon mustard and spices like paprika, this dish delivers depth in every bite. To elevate it further, a crunchy golden panko breadcrumb topping adds the perfect contrast to the cheesy goodness. Ready in less than an hour, this crowd-pleasing baked macaroni cheese is ideal for family dinners or cozy gatherings. Garnish it with fresh parsley for an elegant finishing touch! Perfect keywords: homemade macaroni cheese recipe, creamy baked macaroni, comfort food classic.

Nutriscore Rating: 46/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 340 grams macaroni pasta
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 720 milliliters whole milk
• 120 milliliters heavy cream
• 200 grams sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
• 100 grams gruyere cheese, shredded
• 50 grams parmesan cheese, grated
• 1 teaspoons Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.25 teaspoon paprika
• 60 grams panko breadcrumbs
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.

Step 2

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the macaroni pasta and cook until al dente, according to package instructions (around 7-8 minutes). Drain and set aside.

Step 3

In a large saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Once melted, whisk in the flour and cook for 1-2 minutes until golden and bubbling, stirring constantly.

Step 4

Gradually whisk in the milk and heavy cream, making sure to eliminate any lumps. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, stirring frequently, until it thickens—about 4-5 minutes.

Step 5

Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the cheddar, gruyere, and parmesan cheeses, reserving a small handful of cheddar for the topping. Mix until smooth and fully combined.

Step 6

Stir in the Dijon mustard, salt, black pepper, and paprika. Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning, if necessary.

Step 7

Fold the cooked macaroni into the cheese sauce, ensuring all the pasta is thoroughly coated. Transfer the mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread it evenly.

Step 8

In a small bowl, mix the panko breadcrumbs with olive oil. Sprinkle the breadcrumb topping evenly over the macaroni cheese. Add the reserved cheddar cheese on top for extra cheesiness.

Step 9

Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and bubbling.

Step 10

Remove the dish from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley, if desired, before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(984.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3934.0

Total Fat 222.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 126.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.3g
Cholesterol 615.4mg	0%
Sodium 5802.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 334.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 14.4g	0%
Total Sugars 14.3g
Protein 155.1g	0%

Vitamin D 64.3IU	0%
Calcium 3050.1mg	0%
Iron 11.1mg	0%
Potassium 1128.3mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 50.5%

Protein: 15.7%

Carbs: 33.8%