Homemade Mac and Cheese Casserole
This homemade Mac and Cheese Casserole is the best you've ever had. Tender noodles in a velvety sauce make the perfectly irresistible dish!!
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Ingredients
- 12 ounces elbow macaroni
- ¼ cup butter
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups milk
- 1 cup half and half (or light cream)
- ½ teaspoon dry mustard powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper (or to taste)
- 10.75 ounces condensed cheddar cheese soup (1 can, optional)
- 4 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese (divided)
- ½ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
Steps
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Preheat oven to 425°F.
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Cook macaroni al dente according to package directions. Drain and run under cold water.
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Melt butter over medium heat in a large saucepan. Whisk in flour and let cook 2 minutes while stirring. Slowly whisk in milk, cream, mustard powder, onion powder, salt and pepper to taste. Cook over medium heat while stirring until thickened.
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Remove from heat and stir in Parmesan cheese and 3 cups cheddar cheese until melted. Add soup if using. Taste and season with additional salt and pepper if desired.
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Toss cheese sauce and macaroni noodles together. Pour into a greased 9×13 pan. Top with remaining 1 cup cheese.
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Bake 18 to 24 minutes or until bubbly. Do not over cook. Cool 10 to 15 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Macronutrients
*DV = Daily Value based on a 2,000 calorie diet
💰 Cost Estimate
📋 Price Breakdown (42% ingredients detected)
| Ingredient | Amount | Unit Price | Subtotal |
|---|---|---|---|
| elbow macaroni | 12 ounces | - | - |
| butter | 0.25 cup | - | - |
| all-purpose flour | 0.25 cup | - | - |
| milk | 1.5 cups | - | - |
| half and half | 1 cup | Rp 35.000/kg | Rp 8.295 |
| dry mustard powder | 0.5 teaspoon | Rp 8.000/100g | Rp 200 |
| onion powder | 1 teaspoon | Rp 8.000/100g | Rp 400 |
| salt | 0.5 teaspoon | - | - |
| black pepper | 0.25 teaspoon | - | - |
| condensed cheddar cheese soup | 10.75 ounces | Rp 30.000/170g | Rp 189.706 |
| shredded sharp cheddar cheese | 4 cups | Rp 30.000/170g | Rp 70.588 |
| shredded Parmesan cheese | 0.5 cup | - | - |
*Estimated market prices, may vary by region
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