No bake Stovetop Mac and Cheese with Crispy Panko
No bake Stovetop Mac and Cheese with Crispy Panko is the ultimate comfort food, delivering rich, creamy cheese enveloping perfectly cooked elbow macaroni, all topped with a golden, crunchy panko finish. In just 30 minutes, you can create this nostalgic dish that’s perfect for weeknight dinners or cozy family gatherings. Customize it with your favorite add-ins to make it your own, ensuring everyone at the table will be coming back for seconds!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 8 oz elbow macaroni
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 cup whole milk
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the elbow macaroni in salted boiling water until al dente; drain.
- In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Whisk in flour and cook for about 1 minute.
- Gradually add milk while whisking until thickened. Remove from heat and stir in cheddar cheese until melted.
- Combine the cooked macaroni with the cheese sauce, stirring well.
- Mix panko breadcrumbs with melted butter and sprinkle on top of the mac and cheese.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 470
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 55mg