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Macaroni and Cheese with Buttery Crumbs

This Macaroni and Cheese with Buttery Crumbs is so delicious and will quickly become a family favorite! Easy to make ahead, making it perfect for holidays.
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 56 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 21 minutes
Servings 12
Calories 473kcal

Ingredients

  • 16 ounces elbow noodles
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 3 tablespoons flour
  • 2 ½ cups milk
  • 1 ½ pounds sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • ¾ teaspoon sea salt
  • ½ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • Buttery Crumbs
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • cup Progresso Bread Crumbs

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 13 x 9 baking dish with olive oil.
  • Cook pasta in salted water according to package direction.
  • Meanwhile, melt the butter in a medium sauce pan over medium heat. Stir in flour and cook, stirring often, for 3 to 4 minutes, until golden brown. Whisk in milk until well combined and cook until slightly thickened, about 8 minutes.
  • Reduce heat to medium-low and stir in cheese. Cook until melted then add in Dijon mustard, salt, pepper and cayenne. Stir until well combined.
  • When pasta is cooked, toss with cheese sauce. Transfer to prepared pan.
  • Melt butter in a small saucepan. Toss with crumbs and sprinkle on top of pasta.
  • Bake for 35 minutes. Allow to cool for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 473kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Cholesterol: 77mg | Sodium: 621mg | Potassium: 218mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 815IU | Calcium: 486mg | Iron: 1.3mg