americanutama· 6 servings
≈136 kkal · P 8.8g · L 11g · KH 0g (per recipe, TKPI estimate)
Macaroni Keju Klasik Amerika
MBG-eligible
Classic American Mac and Cheese

Ingredients
- 1 lb (450g) elbow macaroni
- 4 tbsp (57g) unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup (30g) all-purpose flour
- 3 cups (720ml) whole milk, warmed
- 1 cup (240ml) heavy cream
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1/2 tsp freshly grated nutmeg
- 2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 8 oz (225g) sharp cheddar cheese, freshly grated
- 4 oz (115g) Gruyère cheese, freshly grated
- 1/2 cup (50g) panko breadcrumbs
Instructions
- 1Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Butter a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- 2Cook macaroni in heavily salted boiling water 1 minute less than package directions. Drain and set aside.
- 3In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Whisk in flour and cook 1-2 minutes until golden.
- 4Gradually whisk in warm milk and cream until smooth. Simmer 5-6 minutes until thickened.
- 5Stir in mustard, smoked paprika, cayenne, nutmeg, salt, and pepper.
- 6Remove from heat. Add cheddar and Gruyère, stirring until melted and smooth.
- 7Combine cheese sauce with cooked macaroni. Transfer to prepared baking dish.
- 8Sprinkle panko evenly over top. Bake 20-25 minutes until bubbling and golden brown.
- 9Let rest 5 minutes before serving.
Source: llm-generated