Baked Mac and Cheese

Name: Baked Mac and Cheese
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 15
Ingredients: 1 package (16 ounces) elbow macaroni; 10 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided; 6 tablespoons flour; 1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon McCormick® Flavor Maker Mac & Cheese Topping Seasoning; 4 cups milk; 6 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese; 1 1/2 cups panko breadcrumbs

By: McCormick Kitchens

Made With:

Sprinkled in during prep and again as a topper, the cheesy crunch of McCormick® Flavor Maker Mac & Cheese Topping Seasoning brings this homemade macaroni and cheese to life. Simple and easy to make, it's the perfect addition to your regular recipe rotation.

Recipe Info

Prep Time:

10m
Cook Time:

45m
Ingredients:

7
Servings:

15
User Rating:

Ingredients

1 package (16 ounces) elbow macaroni
10 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
6 tablespoons flour
1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon McCormick® Flavor Maker Mac & Cheese Topping Seasoning
4 cups milk
6 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
1 1/2 cups panko breadcrumbs

Nutrition Information

(per serving)

Calories 397
Carbohydrates 35 g
Cholesterol 57 mg
Fiber 2 g
Protein 17 g
Sodium 522 mg
Total Fat 21 g

Key products

McCormick® Flavor Maker Mac & Cheese Topping Seasoning

$7.49

Unit price: per

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400°F. Cook macaroni in large saucepan as directed on package for al dente pasta. Rinse under cold water; drain well. Set aside.
Melt 6 tablespoons of the butter in same saucepan on medium heat. Sprinkle with flour and 1 tablespoon of the Flavor Maker Seasoning. Cook and stir 2 minutes or until well blended and bubbly. Gradually add milk, stirring until well blended and smooth. Cook, stirring constantly, 3 minutes or until sauce starts to thicken. Stir in cheese until melted. Remove from heat. Stir in macaroni, tossing gently to coat. Pour into greased 13x9-inch baking dish.
Melt remaining 4 tablespoons butter in medium microwave-safe bowl. Stir in remaining 1/4 cup Flavor Maker Seasoning and panko until well blended. Sprinkle evenly over top of macaroni and cheese.
Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until bubbly and golden brown on top. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.