Description
This Thanksgiving Mac and Cheese is creamy, cheesy, and topped with a golden breadcrumb crust. It’s perfect for adding a comfort food twist to your holiday feast and will be loved by everyone, from kids to adults.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz elbow macaroni
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ¼ cup butter
- ½ cup breadcrumbs
Instructions
- Cook the Macaroni: Cook the elbow macaroni according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Make the Cheese Sauce: In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the heavy cream, then gradually add the cheddar and Parmesan cheeses. Stir until the cheese is fully melted and the sauce is smooth.
- Combine with Pasta: Toss the cooked macaroni with the cheese sauce until evenly coated.
- Prepare for Baking: Transfer the mac and cheese mixture to a baking dish and sprinkle the breadcrumbs evenly over the top.
- Bake: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake for 20 minutes, or until the top is golden and crispy.
Notes
- For extra crunch, toss the breadcrumbs with melted butter before sprinkling on top.
- You can make the dish ahead of time and bake it just before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg