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Boston Market Mac and Cheese

Boston Market Mac and Cheese

This homemade Boston Market Mac and Cheese brings nostalgic comfort food to your table with its rich, creamy cheese sauce.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner Plates
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Pasta
  • 8 oz Elbow macaroni cooked al dente
Cheese Sauce
  • 4 tbsp Unsalted butter can substitute with salted
  • 1/4 cup All-purpose flour can substitute with gluten-free blend
  • 2 cups Milk whole or low-fat
  • 2 cups Shredded sharp cheddar cheese use high-quality cheese
  • 1 cup Shredded mozzarella cheese for stretchy goodness
  • 1 tsp Garlic powder or use fresh garlic in lesser amount
  • 1 tsp Onion powder for deeper flavor
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Black pepper

Equipment

  • pot
  • saucepan
  • Baking dish

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook the elbow macaroni until al dente. Drain and set aside.
  2. In a medium saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat.
  3. Sprinkle the flour over the melted butter and whisk continuously for about 1 minute.
  4. Slowly pour in the milk, whisking constantly until the mixture thickens, about 5-7 minutes.
  5. Stir in the shredded sharp cheddar and mozzarella cheese until melted and smooth.
  6. Add the garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Stir well to combine.
  7. Gently fold the cooked macaroni into the cheese sauce.
  8. Transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 20 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 20gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 15IUCalcium: 25mgIron: 10mg

Notes

For an added crunch, you can sprinkle breadcrumbs on top before baking.

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