Homemade Mac and Cheese. Duh, that's what Mac and cheese is about!! This homemade mac and cheese sauce starts with a roux. Serve this homemade mac and cheese recipe all by itself for an easy lunch or dinner!

Outrageously cheesy, ultra creamy, and topped with a crunchy Panko-Parmesan topping, this mac and cheese recipe is most definitely a keeper. I used three different cheese and a homemade cheese sauce to take this macaroni and cheese. My mother was a bit of a rebel with her macaroni and cheese in that she didn't believe in making a roux. You can cook Homemade Mac and Cheese using 15 ingredients and 8 steps. Here is how you cook that.

Ingredients of Homemade Mac and Cheese

1. You need 2 boxes of pasta.
2. It's of Crumb Topping.
3. You need 4 tbsp of melted butter.
4. You need 1 cup of Italian bread crumbs.
5. Prepare 2 tsp of peprika.
6. Prepare of Cheese sauce.
7. You need 6 tbsp of butter.
8. Prepare 1/3 cup of flour.
9. Prepare 4 cups of milk.
10. It's 4 cups of shredded mozzarella cheese.
11. You need 2 cups of shredded monetary jack cheese.
12. Prepare 2 cups of shredded cheddar cheese.
13. It's 2 tsp of peprika.
14. Prepare 2 tsp of salt.
15. You need 1/2 tsp of pepper.

Cheddar, Monterey Jack, or Colby cheese are all great in this recipe. Sharp cheddar in particular is a favorite for flavor. This easy homemade mac and cheese is made on the stovetop and uses basic everyday ingredients. If you wind up with leftovers of this homemade mac and cheese, I recommend reheating them in a saucepan over low heat.

Homemade Mac and Cheese step by step

1. Start by making the crumb topping by completely melting the butter. Mix in the bread crumbs and the peprika..
2. Preheat the oven to 350°.
3. Now start the cheese sauce. Get a large saucepan and add the butter until it is completely melted. Once it's melted add in flour. This will make a rue..
4. Slowly add in all the milk and turn the heat to medium. Once it is smooth add in the cheese a handful at a time until it is melted and smooth. Add in the spices, and turn the heat to low and let it sit over the heat..
5. Boil a pot of water and add the noodles. Don't cook the noodles all the way because it will go in the oven later..
6. Strain the pasta and out in in a large bowl. Add the cheese sauce and mix it up. Add it to a oven safe pan and put the crumb topping on the top..
7. Put it in the oven for 25-30 minutes or until the crumb topping is brownish..
8. Enjoy!.

You may need to add a splash of milk to thin out the. If you've never made homemade mac and cheese before, it can seem a bit daunting. But don't worry, we'll break it down and take it step by step! Mac and Cheese can be made ahead: Make as directed (but do not bake), transfer to baking dish and cool completely. Cover tightly with foil and refrigerate.