Golden Cracker Crusted Mac & Cheese 🧀

Cracker Crumb Mac & Cheese 🧀

Overview:

• Preparation Time: 15 minutes
• Cooking Time: 20 minutes
• Total Time: 35 minutes
• Servings: Not specified

Description:

Macaroni and cheese, a dish cherished by many, including the esteemed Thomas Jefferson, receives a delightful twist in this rendition. With a creamy, cheesy sauce, and a crunchy cracker crumb topping, this dish is sure to evoke nostalgia while tantalizing your taste buds.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups elbow macaroni
• 5 tablespoons butter
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 cups milk
• 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
• 1 cup Velveeta cheese, cubed
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 8 buttery crackers, crumbled

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and generously butter a shallow 1 1/2 quart baking dish.

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2. Cook the elbow macaroni in a pot of boiling salted water until it’s just tender. Once cooked, drain the macaroni and set it aside while you prepare the cream sauce.

3. In a large saucepan, melt 4 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Once melted, whisk in the all-purpose flour until well combined, then gradually pour in the milk, whisking continuously to prevent lumps from forming.

4. Stir the mixture constantly until it thickens, then add the shredded sharp cheddar cheese. Continue stirring until the cheddar cheese melts and the sauce becomes smooth and creamy. Season the sauce with salt and pepper to taste.

5. Cut the Velveeta cheese into 1/2 inch cubes and gently stir them into the white sauce. Be careful not to allow the Velveeta to melt completely, as it will continue to melt in the oven.

6. Transfer the drained macaroni to the prepared baking dish, then pour the cheese sauce over it. Gently stir to ensure the macaroni is evenly coated with the sauce.

7. Sprinkle the crumbled buttery crackers generously over the top of the macaroni and cheese, then dot the surface with the remaining butter.

8. Bake the macaroni and cheese in the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the cheese sauce is bubbly.

9. Serve hot and enjoy the creamy, cheesy goodness of this indulgent Cracker Crumb Mac & Cheese!

Nutritional Information:

• Calories: 757.3
• Fat: 43.7g
  • Saturated Fat: 26.4g
• Cholesterol: 129.7mg
• Sodium: 1255.9mg
• Carbohydrates: 62.2g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Sugar: 5.8g
• Protein: 28.6g

This Cracker Crumb Mac & Cheese recipe offers a delightful balance of creamy textures and bold flavors, making it a perfect comfort food for any occasion. Whether you’re serving it as a side dish or indulging in it as a main course, it’s sure to be a crowd-pleaser!