Description
This skillet-baked macaroni and cheese is the ultimate comfort food, featuring tender pasta coated in a creamy cheese sauce, topped with golden breadcrumbs, and baked to perfection in a rustic skillet.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups elbow macaroni (uncooked)
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 cups whole milk
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook elbow macaroni in salted water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Whisk in flour and cook for 1–2 minutes.
- Gradually whisk in the milk until smooth and thickened.
- Stir in the cheddar and mozzarella cheese until fully melted. Add salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- Combine the cooked macaroni with the cheese sauce until evenly coated.
- Pour the mixture into a buttered, oven-safe skillet. Sprinkle breadcrumbs on top.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes until the top is golden and bubbly.
- Let rest for 5–10 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Use freshly shredded cheese for the best melt and texture.
- Let the mac and cheese rest before serving to allow it to set.
- For extra crunch, broil the top for a few minutes at the end of baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 17g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: mac and cheese, baked mac and cheese, skillet mac and cheese, comfort food, cheesy pasta