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Monster Mac and Cheese

A decadent and cheesy twist on classic mac and cheese, loaded with monster-sized flavors and toppings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 650
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Pasta
  • 8 oz Elbow Macaroni
Cheese Sauce
  • 4 tbsp Butter Unsalted
  • 1/4 cup All-Purpose Flour
  • 2 cups Milk Whole
  • 2 cups Cheddar Cheese Shredded
  • 1 cup Monterey Jack Cheese Shredded
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1 tsp Onion Powder
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 1/4 tsp Black Pepper
Toppings
  • 1 cup Breadcrumbs Panko preferred
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese Grated
  • 4 slices Bacon Cooked and crumbled
  • 1 cup Green Onions Chopped

Method
 

Cook Pasta
  1. In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Add elbow macaroni and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
Make Cheese Sauce
  1. In the same pot, melt butter over medium heat. Whisk in flour and cook for 1-2 minutes until golden.
  2. Slowly whisk in milk, stirring constantly until the mixture thickens, about 5 minutes.
  3. Remove from heat and stir in cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses until melted and smooth. Season with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
Combine and Bake
  1. Add the cooked macaroni to the cheese sauce and stir until well combined.
  2. Transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish. In a bowl, mix breadcrumbs and Parmesan cheese, then sprinkle over the top.
  3. Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 20 minutes until golden and bubbly.
Serve
  1. Remove from oven, top with crumbled bacon and chopped green onions. Let cool for a few minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 650kcalCarbohydrates: 65gProtein: 30gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gFiber: 2gSugar: 4g

Notes

Feel free to add other toppings like jalapeños or different types of cheese for extra flavor.

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