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Baked Macaroni and Cheese Recipe

Baked Macaroni and Cheese

Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Keyword Baked Macaroni and Cheese
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Author Amanda @ Old House to New Home

Ingredients

  • 12 oz. shell pasta cooked short of al dente. Cook 3 minutes less than box says.
  • 3 1/2 cups shredded extra sharp yellow cheddar cheese plus 1/2 cup for topping
  • 1/2 cup shredded parmesan cheese
  • 2 1/2  cups milk
  • 4 tbsp. butter
  • 4 tbsp. flour
  • 1/2 can condensed cheddar soup
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp pepper
  • 2 tsp mustard powder
  • 2 tsp onion powder
  • 2 tsp garlic powder
  • 2 tsp dijon mustard
  • for the topping:
  • 1 cup crushed pretzels
  • 1/2 cup panko bread crumbs
  • 1 tsp parsley

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees and spray a 9 by 12 casserole dish with non stick spray.
  2. In a sauce pan, melt butter. Once melted, whisk in flour until smooth. Let cook 1 minute. Add in the milk. Cook over medium heat until milk mixture thickens. Add all the seasonings and stir.
  3. Turn off the heat and add 3 1/2 cups of the extra sharp cheddar and the parmesan cheese. Stir well until all melted. Add in the half can of condensed soup and stir well. Pour the cheese mixture over the cooked pasta and add the pasta to the casserole dish.
  4. Top with the pretzels, panko, and parsley. Bake for 15-18 minutes, or until golden brown. Let sit 10 minutes before serving.

Recipe Notes

Note:

Make sure to buy a brick of  cheese and shred yourself. Pre-shredded cheese is coated in a wax to prevent sticking.