Homemade Mac and Cheese Casserole
This homemade Mac and Cheese Casserole is the best you've ever had. Tender noodles in a velvety sauce make the perfectly irresistible dish!!
Ingredients
8 servings
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F.
- Cook macaroni al dente according to package directions. Drain and run under cold water.
- Melt butter over medium heat in a large saucepan. Whisk in flour and let cook 2 minutes while stirring. Slowly whisk in milk, cream, mustard powder, onion powder, salt and pepper to taste. Cook over medium heat while stirring until thickened.
- Remove from heat and stir in Parmesan cheese and 3 cups cheddar cheese until melted. Add soup if using. Taste and season with additional salt and pepper if desired.
- Toss cheese sauce and macaroni noodles together. Pour into a greased 9×13 pan. Top with remaining 1 cup cheese.
- Bake 18 to 24 minutes or until bubbly. Do not over cook. Cool 10 to 15 minutes before serving.
Nutrition per serving
Protein24g
Carbs39g
Fat32g
539kcal
24gProtein
39gCarbs
32gFat
💰 Cost Estimate
Total Ingredients
$4406.00
$4406.00
Per Serving
$551.00/serving
$551.00/serving
🏠 Savings
~$8812.00 vs buying!
~$8812.00 vs buying!
📋 Price Breakdown (92% ingredients detected)
| Ingredient | Amount | Subtotal |
|---|---|---|
| elbow macaroni | 12 oz | - |
| butter | 0.25 cup | $65.00 |
| all-purpose flour | 0.25 cup | $5.00 |
| milk | 1.5 cups | $16.00 |
| half and half | 1 cup | $2556.00 |
| dry mustard powder | 0.5 tsp | $2.00 |
| onion powder | 1 tsp | $7.00 |
| salt | 0.5 tsp | $1.00 |
| black pepper | 0.25 tsp | $6.00 |
| condensed cheddar cheese soup | 10.75 oz | $1179.00 |
| shredded sharp cheddar cheese | 4 cups | $439.00 |
| shredded Parmesan cheese | 0.5 cup | $130.00 |
*Estimated market prices, may vary by region
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