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Mac and Cheese Bar

A fun and customizable mac and cheese bar featuring creamy cheese sauce and a variety of toppings.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 550

Ingredients
  

Pasta
  • 8 oz elbow macaroni
Cheese Sauce
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups milk whole or 2%
  • 2 cups cheddar cheese shredded
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese shredded
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
Toppings
  • 1 cup crumbled bacon
  • 1 cup chopped green onions
  • 1 cup diced tomatoes
  • 1 cup jalapeños sliced
  • 1 cup bread crumbs for topping

Method
 

Prepare the Pasta
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the elbow macaroni and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
Make the Cheese Sauce
  1. In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the flour and cook for 1-2 minutes until lightly golden.
  2. Gradually whisk in the milk, stirring constantly until the mixture thickens.
  3. Remove from heat and stir in the cheddar and mozzarella cheeses until melted and smooth. Season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
Combine and Serve
  1. In a large bowl, combine the cooked macaroni with the cheese sauce. Mix well.
  2. Transfer the mac and cheese to a baking dish. Top with your choice of toppings.
  3. Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 15-20 minutes until bubbly and golden.
  4. Serve hot and let guests customize their bowls with additional toppings.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 25gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 400mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Feel free to customize the toppings based on personal preferences or dietary restrictions.

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