Ultimate Creamy Baked Macaroni and Cheese Recipe
Indulge in the Perfectly Creamy Baked Macaroni and Cheese
Ingredients:
- 1 pound Elbow macaroni
- 1 pound Velveeta cheese
- 1 cup Milk, divided
- 4 tablespoons Melted butter
- 2 Large eggs, beaten
- ½ teaspoon Garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon Paprika
- 2 cups Shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 cups Shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Seasoned panko crumbs for garnish
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Cook the elbow macaroni until it reaches al dente perfection, then drain thoroughly.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, blend ½ cup of milk with Velveeta cheese until it forms a smooth, creamy consistency.
- Pour the luscious cheese sauce over the cooked macaroni, ensuring an even distribution, and gently stir to combine.
- In a separate mixing bowl, whisk together the beaten eggs, melted butter, garlic powder, paprika, salt, pepper, and 1 cup of each shredded cheese variety.
- Incorporate this flavorful mixture into the macaroni, ensuring every piece is coated in creamy goodness.
- Transfer the macaroni mixture into a generously greased 9×13 baking dish, spreading it out evenly.
- Top the macaroni with the remaining 1 cup of each shredded cheese, creating a tantalizing cheesy layer.
- Sprinkle a generous amount of seasoned panko breadcrumbs over the cheese layer for that perfect crunch.
- Bake the masterpiece in the preheated oven for approximately 25 minutes or until the cheese is bubbly and the breadcrumbs are golden brown.
- Serve hot and enjoy the ultimate comfort food experience.
Savor each bite of this ultimate comfort food, where creamy cheese meets perfectly cooked macaroni in a delightful harmony of flavors and textures.