how to make baked macaroni and cheese with bread crumbs

There’s just something about creamy cheesy macaroni and cheese that I can’t resist. I guess it’s safe to say that macaroni and cheese is definitely one of my favorite dishes. I’ve shared so many! I have a southern baked macaroni and cheese recipe, a slow cooker mac and cheese, stovetop macaroni and cheese, and even a soul food macaroni and cheese. Baked mac and cheese leftovers can be kept in the fridge for a few days and reheated in the oven.Southern style macaroni and cheese casserole, smothered in a homemade creamy cheese sauce, and layered with tons of cheese!īy now you know I am the queen of macaroni and cheese recipes. I would add more cooking water or milk (approximately 1 cup) as the pasta will absorb more liquid if it is made ahead. Yes, the mac and cheese can be fully prepped all the way up to the baking step a day in advance. Remove from the oven and allow to cool for 5 minutes then serve. Place in a preheated oven and allow to bake for 20-30 minutes or until golden and bubbling. Combine the bread, oil, salt and thyme and scatter over the top. Bake the mac and cheese: Transfer the macaroni to a casserole or baking dish.You want the sauce to be very creamy and a little loose as it will continue thickening in the oven. Add the pasta to the sauce along with the sour cream and stir to combine. Reserve 1 cup of cooking water and drain.

Cook for 8 minutes or until almost cooked but still a bit firm (just under al dente).

Cook the pasta and assemble: While the sauce cooks, bring a large pot of salted water to the boil and add the pasta.

Stir until the cheese has melted then season to taste. Once cooked, remove from the heat and add the cheeses. Allow to simmer, stirring regularly, until the sauce is thick and creamy. Pour the milk in whilst whisking continously until a smooth sauce is formed. Melt the butter in a saucepan and whisk in the flour until smooth.

Make the four cheese sauce: Start by making the roux.I used sourdough bread that I tore roughly but you could use fresh, Panko or dried breadcrumbs. I like it for the super cheesy pull it gives the finished mac and cheese. Any nutty, good melting cheese will work.

I used a mature/sharp cheddar cheese. Monterey Jack, Colby jack etc. The full baked homemade mac and cheese recipe can be found in the recipe card. Four cheeses and crispy thyme breadcrumbs make this an irresistible dish, any time of the year. The cheesiest baked mac and cheese recipe, ever.

How to make baked macaroni and cheese with bread crumbs