Mac & Cheese Casserole
Golden, creamy, cozy, very cheesy and dangerously addictive 😋
About This Recipe
Creamy, golden and unbelievably comforting the kind of dish that turns an ordinary day into something special.
Made with a rich cheddar sauce and baked until the top becomes perfectly crispy, this version combines everything you love about classic mac and cheese with the satisfying texture of an oven-baked casserole. The inside stays silky, cheesy and warm, while the top layer forms a beautifully browned crust that adds just the right amount of crunch. It’s simple enough for a quick weekday meal, yet impressive enough to serve when guests come over. Whether you enjoy it as a standalone comfort dish or pair it with your favorite protein, this recipe delivers pure cozy-food perfection. And the best part? It’s incredibly easy to prepare just mix, bake and enjoy.
Ingredients
- 400g Mac & Cheese macaroni
- 55g butter
- 30g flour
- 350ml milk
- 1tsp onion powder
- 150g cheddar
Instructions
- Cook macaroni al dente and in a meantime start preparing the sauce.
- To make sauce melt butter over medium heat, once butter is completely melted whisk in flour and let it cook for 2 minutes while stirring all the time.
- Slowly (in 2/3 batches) add milk and stir until all lumps are gone each time. Then add salt, pepper, onion powder and cheddar.
- Pour macaroni into a baking dish and cover with the sauce. Add a shredded cheese of your choice on top.
- Bake in 180°C for 20 minutes.
💡 Chef Tips
After baking cover it with foil for about 10 minutes, it will make macaroni stick more to each other.
