Tim's Mac & Cheese Recipe: Ultimate Comfort Food

Ingredients

• 1 (16 ounce) package elbow macaroni
• 0.5 cup butter
• 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• ground black pepper to taste
• 2 cups milk
• 1.5 cups shredded white Cheddar cheese
• 4 slices day-old bread, torn into small pieces
• salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, or until al dente. Drain and set aside.
2. In a large saucepan, melt 4 tablespoons of butter or margarine over medium heat. Add the flour and ground black pepper to taste, stirring until it forms a paste-like consistency. Gradually add the milk, stirring constantly until the mixture begins to thicken. Slowly stir in the cheese, 1 cup at a time, until fully melted.
3. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
4. Pour the cheese mixture over the macaroni. Mix well, then pour into a lightly greased 9x13 inch baking dish. Sprinkle the bread pieces evenly over the top of the macaroni mixture and season with salt and pepper to your liking. Melt the remaining 4 tablespoons of butter or margarine and drizzle over the breadcrumbs. Bake in the preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes, or until bubbly and golden brown. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

• Calories: 655 kcal
• Fat Content: 30 g
• Fiber Content: 3 g
• Sugar Content: 7 g
• Sodium Content: 474 mg
• Protein Content: 23 g
• Cholesterol Content: 83 mg
• Carbohydrate Content: 72 g
• Saturated Fat Content: 18 g
• Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g