This Best Ever Mac and Cheese Recipe is a family favorite of ours. It is simple to make, super creamy, and tastes amazing. You'll never reach for that blue box again!
Course Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine American, Italian
Keyword family, kid favorite, mac and cheese, maccaroni, pasta
Prep Time 5minutes
Cook Time 40minutes
Total Time 45minutes
Servings 8people
Author Beth Gorden
Ingredients
1boxmacaroni, cooked al dente
2tablespoonsbutter
2tablespoonsall purpose flour
1teaspoondry mustard
1/8teaspoonnutmeg
1teaspoonsalt
1largeegg, beaten
2cupsCheddar cheese, shredded
1/4cupParmesan cheese, shredded
3cupsmilk
1mediumjalapeno, diced
1/2cupseasoned croutons, crushed
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350 F. Put cooked macaroni in casserole dish. Heat water and butter until butter melts (we zap in the microwave for about 30 seconds). Add hot mixture, milk, salt, mustard, nutmeg, and egg in a bowl and pour it over the cooked macaroni. Top with cheddar and jalapenos. Stir to combine. Sprinkle crushed croutons and Parmesan cheese over the top of the macaroni and cook 35-45 minutes or until set and light golden on the top.