Creamy Baked Mac & Cheese
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Creamy Baked Mac & Cheese

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Category: Main Dishes / Comfort Food

The Ultimate Creamy Baked Mac & Cheese

Expert Excerpt: Master the art of the perfect cheese pull with our viral Baked Mac & Cheese. Featuring a velvety three-cheese sauce and a golden Panko crust, this recipe is the gold standard for American comfort food.

Why This Recipe Works

There is Mac & Cheese, and then there is Samply Eats Mac & Cheese. We’ve spent months perfecting the ratio of heavy cream to sharp cheddar to ensure your sauce never breaks and remains silky smooth even after baking. This isn’t just a side dish; it’s a centerpiece that brings the whole family to the table.

⏱ PREP: 15 mins
🔥 COOK: 20 mins
🍽 SERVINGS: 6-8

🛒 Ingredients

  • 🧀 1 lb Elbow Macaroni
  • 🧈 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter
  • 🌾 1/2 cup All-purpose Flour
  • 🥛 3 cups Whole Milk
  • 🥛 1 cup Heavy Cream
  • 🧀 4 cups Sharp Cheddar (grated)
  • 🧀 2 cups Gruyere or Mozzarella
  • 🧄 1 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 🍞 1 cup Panko Breadcrumbs

👩‍🍳 Cooking Steps

  1. Preheat: Set oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9×13 baking dish.
  2. Pasta: Boil macaroni in salted water. Drain 2 minutes before it’s fully cooked (Al Dente).
  3. The Roux: Melt butter in a large pot. Whisk in flour for 2 mins until golden and bubbly.
  4. The Sauce: Gradually whisk in milk and cream. Simmer until it thickens enough to coat a spoon.
  5. Cheese: Remove from heat. Stir in 3 cups of Cheddar and all the Gruyere until silky.
  6. Bake: Fold in pasta. Pour into dish. Top with remaining cheese and Panko mixed with melted butter.
  7. Finish: Bake for 20 mins until the top is crispy and the sauce is bubbling.

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