Creamy Baked Mac and Cheese

Name: Creamy Baked Mac and Cheese
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 12 oz. elbow pasta (cooked for 5 minutes (see package directions)); ¼ cup butter (full fat); 3 tbsps all purpose flour; 2 cups whole milk; 1 cup pasta water (or more if desired); 1 tsp. salt; 1 tsp. black pepper; 1 tsp. paprika; 1 tsp garlic powder; 1 tsp onion powder; 2 ½ cups sharp cheddar cheese (shredded (save 1 cup for topping)); 1 ½ cup white cheddar cheese (shredded); 1 tbsp chopped parsley (optional); 1 cup panko crumbs; ½ cup grated parmesan cheese (grated); 1 tsp paprika; 1 tbsp butter

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:20min

This Easy Baked Mac and Cheese is made with elbow pasta, cheddar cheese, and a simple creamy base sauce. Topped with bread crumbs and baked to perfection.

Updated at: Sat, 29 Nov 2025 08:37:51 GMT