09/05/2026
The BEST homemade mac & cheese!! With the weather starting to get cooler, this cheesy and delicious mac & cheese is the perfect comfort food for an easy and cozy dinner. Three different kinds of cheese with a crispy, buttery topping, this is sure to be one of your new favs this Autumn season.
Mac & Cheese
Ingredients
* 8 oz. Macaroni (or other small pasta, I like the mini shells)
* 1/4 cup unsalted butter
* 1/4 cup all purpose flour
* 2 cups milk
* 1/2 tsp salt
* 1/4 tsp. black pepper
* 1/2 tbsp yellow mustard
* Sprinkle of nutmeg
* 2 cups shredded medium cheddar cheese
* 1 cup shredded Gruyere cheese (or old cheddar)
Topping
* 3/4 cups panko breadcrumbs
* 2 tbsp melted butter
* 1/4 cup shredded parmesan
Cook macaroni according to directions until al dente and set aside (drizzle with olive oil to keep from sticking together).
In a large frying pan, melt butter over medium heat. Sprinkle flour over top and whisk for 1-2 minutes. Gradually add milk, whisking the entire time. Let cook for 3-4 minutes until sauce is thickened and can coat the back of a spoon.
Add salt, pepper, mustard, and nutmeg, stirring to combine. Remove from heat and add cheeses, stirring until melted.
Add macaroni to sauce and combine.
Pour into a greased casserole dish
Mix together melted butter, panko and Parmesan and sprinkle over top of casserole.
Bake at 350°F for 30 minutes. Let sit for 5-10 minutes before serving.
You can double this recipe and bake in a 9x13 dish to serve more people.
Enjoy!!
