Thanksgiving Mac and Cheese Recipe
This Thanksgiving Mac and Cheese Recipe is pure holiday comfort. Creamy, rich, and loaded with flavor, it brings warmth to your festive table.
Ingredients
- 1 lb elbow macaroni
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 3 cups milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ cup breadcrumbs
- 2 tbsp melted butter
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook macaroni until al dente. Drain well.
- In saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.
- Whisk in flour until smooth and thick.
- Gradually add milk and cream, whisking constantly.
- Cook until sauce slightly thickens.
- Stir in cheddar, mozzarella, and Parmesan.
- Season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- Combine sauce with macaroni in a large bowl.
- Pour mixture into greased baking dish.
- Mix breadcrumbs with melted butter.
- Sprinkle mixture evenly over top.
- Bake 25–30 minutes until golden and bubbly.
- Cool slightly before serving. Enjoy warm!
Notes
- Use freshly shredded cheese for smoother melting.
- Don’t overcook pasta before baking.
- Add cream cheese for extra richness.
- Mix cheese varieties for deeper flavor.
- Sprinkle extra Parmesan before baking.
- Use panko for crispier topping.
- Double recipe for larger gatherings.