Name: Classic Mac and Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Ingredients: 2 cups elbow macaroni; 4 tbsp butter; 0.5 cup all-purpose flour; 2 cups milk; 2 cups cheddar cheese; 1 cup mozzarella cheese; 1 tsp salt; 0.5 tsp black pepper; 1 tsp paprika; 0.5 cup bread crumbs

Ingredients (10)

Ingredient	Qty	Cal	P	C	F
elbow macaroni	2 cups	173	6g	35g	1g
butter	4 tbsp	68	0g	0g	8g
all-purpose flour	0.5 cup	38	1g	8g	0g
milk	2 cups	49	3g	4g	3g
cheddar cheese	2 cups	154	9g	1g	13g
mozzarella cheese	1 cup	56	4g	0g	4g
salt	1 tsp	0	0g	0g	0g
black pepper	0.5 tsp	1	0g	0g	0g
paprika	1 tsp	1	0g	0g	0g
bread crumbs	0.5 cup	36	1g	6g	0g

Ingredients (10)

Ingredient	Qty	Cal	P	C	F
elbow macaroni	2 cups	173	6g	35g	1g
butter	4 tbsp	68	0g	0g	8g
all-purpose flour	0.5 cup	38	1g	8g	0g
milk	2 cups	49	3g	4g	3g
cheddar cheese	2 cups	154	9g	1g	13g
mozzarella cheese	1 cup	56	4g	0g	4g
salt	1 tsp	0	0g	0g	0g
black pepper	0.5 tsp	1	0g	0g	0g
paprika	1 tsp	1	0g	0g	0g
bread crumbs	0.5 cup	36	1g	6g	0g

Directions

Step 1
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
Step 2
Cook macaroni according to package instructions and set aside.
Step 3
In a large pot, melt butter over medium heat, then whisk in flour to create a roux.
Step 4
Gradually add milk while whisking until the sauce thickens, about 5-7 minutes.
Step 5
Stir in cheddar and mozzarella cheese until melted and creamy, adding salt, pepper, and paprika.
Step 6
Combine cooked macaroni with cheese sauce and mix well.
Step 7
Transfer to a baking dish, sprinkle with bread crumbs, and bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.