Prep Time::10 mins
Cook Time::45 mins
Total Time::55 mins
Servings::4
Ingredients
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Macaroni and Cheese:
8 ounces uncooked elbow macaroni
¼ cup salted butter
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 ½ cups milk, or more as needed
2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
½ cup finely grated Parmesan cheese
salt and ground black pepper to taste
Bread Crumb Topping:
2 tablespoons salted butter
½ cup dry bread crumbs
1 pinch ground paprika
Directions
Gather all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease an 8-inch square baking dish.
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To make the macaroni and cheese: Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add macaroni and simmer, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes; it will finish cooking in the oven. Drain and transfer to the prepared baking dish.
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While the macaroni is cooking, melt 1/4 cup butter in a medium skillet over low heat. Whisk in flour and stir until the mixture becomes paste-like and light golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes.
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Gradually whisk 2 ½ cups milk into the flour mixture, and bring to a simmer.
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Stir in shredded Cheddar and finely grated Parmesan cheeses; season with salt and pepper. Cook and stir over low heat until cheese is melted and sauce has thickened, 3 to 5 minutes, adding up to 1/2 cup more milk if needed.
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Pour cheese sauce over macaroni and stir until well combined.
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Make the bread crumb topping: Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add bread crumbs; cook and stir until well coated and browned.
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Spread bread crumbs over macaroni and cheese, then sprinkle with paprika.
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Bake in the preheated oven until topping is golden brown and macaroni and cheese is bubbling, about 30 minutes.
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