Baked Homemade Mac and Cheese {with Panko}
This Baked Homemade Mac and Cheese {with Panko} is creamy, crunchy, cheesy, and the perfect comfort food for everyone in the family. This recipe is made easy without using a roux.
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Servings: 12
Calories: 581kcal
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Ingredients
- 1 454 g pkg cut macaroni noodles cooked
- 1 large yellow onion finely chopped
- 5 cups marble cheese shredded
- 4 cups medium cheese shredded
- ¾ cup panko crumbs
- 3 tbsp butter
- ⅓ cup milk or evaporated milk
- Black pepper to taste
- Salt to taste
- Spray oil
Instructions
- Prepare noodles according to the directions on the packaging, season with salt, and cook until al dente.
- Preheat the oven to 350 F.
- Chop your onion and shred your cheese.
- Measure out your butter, milk, and panko crumbs, separately, and set aside.
- Once the noodles are cooked, strain off the water.
- Prepare a large rectangular baking dish by spraying it with oil.
- Add a thin layer of cooked noodles, followed by a thin layer of onion, followed by a thick layer of cheese, a ¼ of the panko measured out, ¼ of the milk measured out, garnish with black pepper, and repeat this step 2 more times.
- Top the final layer with chunks of butter, and all remaining ingredients (panko, milk, black pepper, and onion).
- Bake for 40 mins, covered. Remove the tin foil, and bake for additional 8-10 minutes until the cheese starts to brown.
- Remove from oven and let the casserole rest for 20 minutes before serving.
Notes
Shredding your own cheese is best for this homemade baked mac n cheese.
The layers, thin noodles, and thick cheese are also key in making this dish THE BEST!
PANKO is optional! I enjoy panko because it adds a nice crunch!
You can prepare this homemade macaroni and cheese in advance to pop in the oven on a busy day. You can refrigerate for up to two days ahead of time. Allow mac n cheese to come to room temp before baking to keep the same cooking time of 45 mins.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 581kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 36g | Saturated Fat: 21g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 104mg | Sodium: 669mg | Potassium: 222mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 1077IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 706mg | Iron: 1mg
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