Baked Mac and Cheese
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Vegetarisch American

Baked Mac and Cheese

Elbow macaroni is folded through a smooth cheddar sauce, topped with crisp seasoned breadcrumbs, and baked until bubbling at the edges and golden on top.

55 min 6 Portionen Medium
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Zubereitung

1
Heat the oven to 190°C. Butter a 23-by-33-cm baking dish with 15 g of the butter and place it on a sturdy baking sheet.
2
Bring a large pot of well-salted water to a boil. Cook the macaroni for 2 minutes less than the package directs, until flexible but still firm in the center. Drain thoroughly.
3
Melt 45 g of butter in a heavy saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in the flour and cook for 1 minute, until the mixture smells lightly nutty but has not browned.
4
Gradually whisk in the milk until smooth. Simmer for 5 to 7 minutes, whisking often, until the sauce coats the back of a spoon. Stir in the mustard, 1/2 tsp salt, and the pepper.
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5
Remove the saucepan from the heat. Add the cheddar and mozzarella in three additions, whisking after each until melted and smooth. Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed.
6
Add the drained macaroni to the cheese sauce and mix until every piece is coated. Transfer to the prepared baking dish and spread into an even layer.
7
Melt the remaining 15 g of butter and mix it with the breadcrumbs and the remaining 1/2 tsp salt. Scatter the mixture evenly over the macaroni.
8
Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, until the sauce bubbles around the edges and the topping is deeply golden. Rest for 10 minutes before serving so the sauce can settle.
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9
Spoon the mac and cheese onto warm plates and serve while the center is still creamy and hot.

Warum dieses Rezept gelingt

A flour-thickened milk sauce gives the cheese a stable, creamy base, while a blend of sharp cheddar and mozzarella balances deep flavor with a stretchy finish. Baking concentrates the sauce and turns the breadcrumb topping crisp.

Aufbewahren und Aufwärmen

So bewahrst du es auf

Refrigerate leftovers in a covered container for up to 4 days. Cool within 2 hours of cooking.

So wärmst du es auf

Reheat individual portions covered in the microwave until steaming hot, or warm the casserole covered at 175°C until heated through; add a splash of milk if needed.

Nährwerte / Portion

740kcal
32,92 gEiweiß
75,10 gKohlenhydrate
33,43 gFett
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Veröffentlicht 14 Aug. 2026 · aktualisiert 14 Aug. 2026