Baked Macaroni and Cheese with Cornbread Crust

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Hey guys! I made a mini “Thanksgiving” for just the hubs an I, this was one of the side dishes I served. I’ve made this macaroni and cheese a ton of times, but it was the first time with the cornbread crust addition. I will definitely be making this way from now on! It is sooo good, adds just a touch of sweet in the crispy crust, loves it! SO, here is my recipe for Baked Macaroni and Cheese with Cornbread Crust:

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You will need: The recipe I base this from is Alton Brown’s Baked Macaroni and Cheese.

Baked Macaroni and Cheese with Cornbread Crust from https://ThisSillyGirlsLife.com

2 ea                    Cornbread muffins, like Jiffy brand already made

1/2 pound           elbow macaroni

3 T                     butter

3 T                     flour

1 T                     powdered mustard

3 cups                milk

1 ea                    bay leaf

1/2 t                   paprika

1/2 t                   garlic powder

1/2 t                   onion powder

1 ea                    egg

12 ounces          cheese, shredded, I used cheddar/ Monterey jack mix

1 t                      kosher salt

Fresh black pepper

Preheat oven to 350. Boil pasta until al dente. I cook it one less minute than the box directions. While pasta is cooking assemble the sauce in a deep sauce pan. Add butter and let melt, add flour and mustard to pan and cook, whisking continuously for 5 minutes over medium low heat.

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Add milk and dried spices. Bring to simmer and let cook for 10 minutes, stirring continuously. Temper in the egg.

Baked Macaroni and Cheese with Cornbread Crust from ThisSillyGirlsLife.com

Add 3/4 of the cheese and let melt.

Baked Macaroni and Cheese with Cornbread Crust from ThisSillyGirlsLife.com

Add pasta to pan and mix thoroughly. Place mixture into greased oven safe dish.

Baked Macaroni and Cheese with Cornbread Crust from ThisSillyGirlsLife.com

This is a good option to stop if you wish to cook this off at another time. Very easy to assemble ahead of time and pull out of fridge for the next day. But, if you wanna cook this bad boy right away, top with remaining cheese.

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Crumble the cornbread into small pieces resembling bread crumbs, toss this with a couple tablespoons melted butter. Place this on top of cheese.

Baked Macaroni and Cheese with Cornbread Crust from ThisSillyGirlsLife.com

Bake this for 30 minutes uncovered or until bubbly. If you are making this after the casserole sat in the fridge it will need an additional 10 minutes.

Baked Macaroni and Cheese with Cornbread Crust from ThisSillyGirlsLife.com

Let this sit 5-10 minutes before serving. I also served turkey, collard greens and homemade pumpkin pie last night. YUMMY! I hope you try this recipe out, it’s a winner!

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'Til Next time!

Dana @ This Silly Girl's Life
 

About Dana DeVolk

Dana is a professional Chef turned blogger, recipe developer, food photographer, and more! Her passion is writing about food and posting recipes while offering tips and tricks of the trade. She lives in Florida with her Hubby and four fur babies.

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29 Comments at Baked Macaroni and Cheese with Cornbread Crust

  17. Amy says:
    November 6, 2014

    http://thissillygirlskitchen.com

    Thank you so much for this recipe! I remember eating a mac and cheese like this when I was in school. It had a delicious crust on top. I have been looking everywhere on the internet trying to find a recipe that resembled that mac and cheese that I loved. I’ve seen recipes with bread crumbs and ritz crackers. None sounded like the one I was looking for. But I believe you nailed it with this one. Thank you so very much!! I will reply again after I make it and try it. Thanks again!!!

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