'Got Some Crust' Macaroni and Cheese

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A delicious mac and cheese casserole, topped with a crispy, crunchy, cheesy crust.

close up view of Macaroni and Cheese with breadcrumbs, garnished with fresh herbs and served with tomatoes on a plate
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Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
55 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 15 mins
Servings:
12
Yield:
1 9x13-inch casserole
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 12 servings

  • 2 cups elbow macaroni

  • ¼ cup butter, divided

  • 1 small onion, chopped

  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

  • 1 ½ cups milk

  • 1 teaspoon salt

  • 1 teaspoon white pepper

  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

  • ¼ teaspoon hot pepper sauce (such as Tabasco®)

  • 1 teaspoon prepared yellow mustard

  • 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese

  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

  • 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese

  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

  • 1 cup dry bread crumbs

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch glass baking dish.

  2. Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Once water is boiling, stir in macaroni and return to a boil. Cook pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until pasta has cooked through, but is still firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain and mix with 1/2 of the butter.

  3. While macaroni is boiling, melt remaining butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in onions, and cook until they begin to soften, about 3 minutes. Stir in flour, and cook 5 minutes longer. Add milk and bring to a simmer, stirring frequently. Cook and stir until milk has thickened, about 10 minutes.

  4. Once thick and smooth, stir in salt, white pepper, Worcestershire sauce, hot pepper sauce, mustard, 2 cups Cheddar cheese, and 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese. Stir until cheeses have melted, then stir in macaroni until evenly coated. Scrape into the prepared baking dish and smooth the top. Toss remaining 1 cup Cheddar cheese and 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese with bread crumbs in a mixing bowl. Sprinkle evenly over macaroni.

  5. Bake in the preheated oven until macaroni is hot and crust is golden brown, about 30 minutes.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

286 Calories
16g Fat
23g Carbs
13g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 286
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 16g 20%
Saturated Fat 10g 48%
Cholesterol 45mg 15%
Sodium 532mg 23%
Total Carbohydrate 23g 8%
Dietary Fiber 1g 4%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 13g 26%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 300mg 23%
Iron 1mg 8%
Potassium 149mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.