Description
Indulge in Monster Mac and Cheese: A Cheesy Delight Heavenly is the ultimate comfort food that wraps you in its creamy, cheesy embrace. This delightful dish features a blend of sharp cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses, enveloping perfectly cooked pasta to create a rich, velvety sauce. Topped with crunchy panko breadcrumbs and baked to golden perfection, it’s the go-to recipe for family gatherings, weeknight dinners, or whenever you crave something indulgent.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz elbow macaroni
- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 cup Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups whole milk
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- 1. Boil the Pasta: Cook elbow macaroni in salted water according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- 2. Prepare the Cheese Sauce: In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Whisk in flour for about two minutes. Gradually add milk while whisking until thickened. Stir in cheddar, Monterey Jack, and half of the Parmesan until melted.
- 3. Combine Pasta and Sauce: Mix drained pasta with cheese sauce until well coated.
- 4. Assemble: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Layer half of the mac and cheese in a greased baking dish; sprinkle with remaining Parmesan. Add the rest of the mixture on top.
- 5. Prepare Topping: Mix panko breadcrumbs with garlic powder and sprinkle over the mac and cheese.
- 6. Bake: Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown on top. Serve hot.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 485
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 670mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 65mg