Description
Thanksgiving Baked Mac and Cheese is the ultimate comfort food for your holiday celebrations. Creamy elbow macaroni enveloped in a rich cheese sauce and topped with a golden, crunchy panko topping creates an irresistible dish that warms hearts and brings families together. Perfect as a main or side dish, this recipe is sure to be a favorite at your Thanksgiving table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz elbow macaroni
- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 cup Gruyere cheese, shredded
- 2 cups whole milk
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
Instructions
- Cook the elbow macaroni in salted boiling water until al dente (7-8 minutes). Drain and set aside.
- In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour and cook for 2 minutes to form a roux.
- Gradually whisk in whole milk until thickened. Add sharp cheddar and Gruyere until melted and smooth.
- Combine cooked macaroni with the cheese sauce, adding reserved pasta water for desired creaminess.
- Pour into a greased baking dish, top with panko breadcrumbs, and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 17g
- Cholesterol: 60mg