Description
A simple and delicious mac and cheese recipe made on a sheet pan for easy baking and serving.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz elbow macaroni
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup milk
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp paprika
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook macaroni according to package instructions, then drain.
- In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour to make a roux.
- Gradually whisk in milk until smooth. Cook until slightly thickened.
- Add shredded cheese, salt, pepper, and paprika. Stir until cheese melts.
- Combine cheese sauce with cooked macaroni.
- Spread mixture evenly on a greased sheet pan.
- Bake for 20 minutes until bubbly and lightly browned.
- Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Use a mix of cheeses for more flavor.
- Add breadcrumbs on top before baking for extra crunch.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
