If there is one thing that my boys love more than any other food, it is mac-n-cheese. I have been making homemade macaroni and cheese for a while now but I was craving something a little more “adult-like” so I decided to make this homestyle mac-n-cheese recipe from eMeals and oh.my.goodness y’all.
Deliciousness.
This is a perfect side item to make and bring for a barbeque that can easily be enjoyed by kids and adults alike. If you have not read my Meal Planning Made Easy post, make sure you do so you can see how I use eMeals * to save me time and money! And eMeals offers a free two-trial so you can try the awesomeness that is eMeals for free!
Homestyle Mac-n-Cheese
2015-06-16 06:15:03
Serves 6
A delicious recipe that is perfect for kids or adults! Take it to your next neighborhood BBQ or family reunion!
- 1 lb uncooked whole-grain elbow macaroni
- 6 Tbsp butter, divided
- ¼ cup whole-wheat flour
- 4 cups reduced-fat 2% milk
- 1 (8-oz) block sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 tsp salt, ½ tsp pepper
- 1½ cups whole-wheat panko breadcrumbs
- ¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Cook pasta according to package directions.
- Melt ¼ cup butter in a saucepan over medium heat.
- Whisk in flour; cook, stirring constantly, 1 minute.
- Gradually whisk in milk, stirring constantly, 3 to 5 minutes or until thickened.
- Stir in Cheddar cheese, salt and pepper until smooth; add pasta.
- Melt remaining butter in microwave at High 30 seconds.
- Combine melted butter, panko and Parmesan cheese.
- Pour pasta mixture into a greased 13 x 9-inch baking dish; top with panko mixture.
- Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until top is golden.
By eMeals
Jessi Fearon https://jessifearon.com/
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Ooooh… I will have to try this. We love mc and cheese at our house. Funny story, my kids refuse the boxed stuff. They just won’t eat it.
My kids too! They hate the box mac-n-cheese and even asked me what it was when we were at a neighbor’s house.
I’m all about homemade food and my toddler would LOVE it. Anything with cheese and pasta is his favorite one. Thanks for the instructions!
Love Mac ‘n’ Cheese, but hate the boxed stuff. I am so excited to try your recipe!!