Description
Cheesy Baked Macaroni with Garlic Herb Crumble is the ultimate comfort food that takes your classic mac and cheese to a new level. With creamy, melted cheddar enveloping perfectly cooked elbow macaroni, and a crunchy garlic herb topping, this dish promises to warm your heart and delight your taste buds. Perfect for cozy family dinners or impressing guests at gatherings, this recipe transforms simple ingredients into a restaurant-quality experience you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz elbow macaroni
- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 cup whole milk
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Boil salted water in a large pot; cook elbow macaroni until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a medium saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour; cook for 1 minute. Gradually whisk in milk until thickened.
- Lower heat and gradually add shredded cheddar, stirring until melted. Season with garlic powder, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Combine cooked macaroni with cheese sauce; transfer to a greased baking dish.
- In a bowl, mix panko breadcrumbs with minced garlic and parsley; sprinkle over pasta mixture.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and bubbling.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 65mg