'Got Some Crust' Macaroni and Cheese
This baked mac and cheese pairs tender elbow pasta with a rich, velvety cheese sauce, then finishes with a deeply seasoned Cheddar–Parmesan breadcrumb topping that bakes up extra crunchy. Subtle heat from hot sauce and warmth from Worcestershire and mustard add depth without overpowering. Perfect for a cozy dinner or bringing to potlucks when you want a nostalgic crowd-pleaser.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook55 mins
- Serves12
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in 'Got Some Crust' Macaroni and Cheese, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 51 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityPoor
- 40 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 23
- Heart Health
- 56
- Metabolic
- 17
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 27
- Performance
- 27
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch glass baking dish.
- 2
Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring it to a rolling boil over high heat. Once boiling, stir in the macaroni and return to a boil. Cook the pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until cooked through but still slightly firm, about 8 minutes. Drain and toss with 1/2 of the butter.
- 3
While the macaroni cooks, melt the remaining butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the onions and cook until they start to soften, about 3 minutes. Stir in the flour and cook for 5 minutes more. Add the milk and bring to a simmer, stirring frequently. Continue to cook and stir until the milk thickens, about 10 minutes.
- 4
Once thick and smooth, stir in the salt, white pepper, Worcestershire sauce, hot pepper sauce, mustard, 2 cups Cheddar cheese, and 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese. Stir until the cheeses melt, then stir in the macaroni until evenly coated. Scrape into the prepared baking dish and smooth the top. Toss the remaining 1 cup Cheddar cheese and 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese with the bread crumbs in a mixing bowl. Sprinkle evenly over the macaroni.
- 5
Bake in the preheated oven until the macaroni is hot and the crust is golden brown, about 30 minutes.
- Calories 337.19 kcal Moderate 17%
- Protein 13.4 g Good Source 27%
- Carbohydrate 36.24 g 13%
- Total Fat 15.96 g High 20%
- Saturated Fat 8.7 g High 44%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 41.26 mg Moderate 14%
- Sodium 342.05 mg Moderate 15%
- Dietary Fiber 1.31 g Low Source 5%
- Total Sugars 2.45 g --
- Added Sugars 0.34 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 290.06 mg Good Source 22%
- Iron 1.59 mg Low Source 9%
- Potassium 148.54 mg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin A 20.06 mcg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin C 0.12 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.55 mcg Low Source 3%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Mustard
About This Recipe
'Got Some Crust' Macaroni and Cheese is made with 13 ingredients and serves 12. It takes about 1 hr 15 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Bread Crumbs, Butter, and Grated Parmesan Cheese. Each serving provides about 337.19 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is 'Got Some Crust' Macaroni and Cheese made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Bread Crumbs, Butter, Grated Parmesan Cheese, Macaroni. The full list of 13 is above.
- How long does it take to make 'Got Some Crust' Macaroni and Cheese?
- About 1 hr 15 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 55 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 337.19 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is 'Got Some Crust' Macaroni and Cheese easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 13 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is 'Got Some Crust' Macaroni and Cheese healthy?
- 'Got Some Crust' Macaroni and Cheese has an easyChef Pro health score of 33/100. Per serving, it provides 337.19 calories and 13.4 g of protein, or 27% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of calcium. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 342.05 mg (15% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 8.7 g (44% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten and Mustard, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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