Description
Rich, velvety mac and cheese nestled inside a warm, crusty bread bowl—each bite a heavenly explosion of flavor and texture.
Ingredients
- Mini Bread Bowls: Look for round, crusty rolls or small sourdough loaves.
- Elbow Macaroni: Classic and reliable, perfect for holding onto the cheesy sauce.
- Cheddar Cheese: Sharp cheddar for a bold, cheesy punch. Mix in Monterey Jack or Gruyère for extra creaminess.
- Milk and Heavy Cream: Combines to give the sauce its rich, velvety texture.
Instructions
- Prepare the mini bread bowls by cutting off the tops and hollowing out the centers.
- Cook the elbow macaroni according to package instructions and set aside.
- In a saucepan, melt butter and whisk in flour to create a roux.
- Gradually add milk and heavy cream, stirring constantly until the sauce thickens.
- Add shredded cheddar cheese and stir until melted and smooth.
- Combine the cheese sauce with the cooked macaroni.
- Spoon the mac and cheese into the prepared bread bowls.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
Feel free to customize the cheese blend or use gluten-free pasta for dietary preferences.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bread bowl
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: mac and cheese, bread bowls, comfort food, cheesy recipe