Simple Mac And Cheese (With Crunchy Topping) Recipe
Prep Time:
10 minutes
Cook Time:
30 minutes
Servings:
8 Servings
Ingredients
  • 1 pound elbow macaroni
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • ¼ cup flour
  • 3 cups whole milk, warmed
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 12 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, grated (about 4½ cups)
  • 2 cups butter crackers, crushed
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Directions
  1. Heat the oven to 350 F. Grease a casserole pan and set it aside.
  2. Cook 1 pound elbow macaroni in a large pot of salted water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
  3. Melt 3 tablespoons unsalted butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Stir in ¼ cup flour and mix constantly for 3 minutes
  4. Add 3 cups milk and bring it to a simmer. Simmer for about 5 minutes, until thickened. Add 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon black pepper, and ¾ of the cheese. Add the cooked macaroni and mix well.
  5. Transfer the mac and cheese to a casserole dish. Top with the remaining cheese.
  6. Combine 2 cups butter crackers and 2 tablespoons unsalted, melted butter. Top the mac and cheese with the crackers.
  7. Bake for 30 minutes, until golden brown.