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Easy Baked Mac and Cheese Recipe

The easiest comfort food dinner, this baked mac and cheese requires minimal prep and is perfect for making ahead of time!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 5 minutes
Course: Side
Cuisine: American
Keyword: baked macaroni and cheese, baked pasta, healthy macaroni and cheese, mac and cheese, mac and cheese bake, oven baked pasta
Servings: 8 servings
Author: Food Dolls

Ingredients

  • 16 ounces cavatappi pasta or similar shape (uncooked)
  • 4 cups whole milk
  • 1 cup chicken OR veggie broth
  • 6 cloves grated garlic
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt more or less to taste
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper more or less to taste
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
  • 2 cups shredded white cheddar cheese
  • 3 Tablespoons butter

Panko Parmesan Topping

  • 1/2 cup panko bread crumbs
  • 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 2 Tablespoons melted butter

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. In a baking dish add pasta, milk, broth, garlic, and spices. Cover and bake for 45-50 minutes.
    16 ounces cavatappi pasta, 4 cups whole milk, 1 cup chicken OR veggie broth, 6 cloves grated garlic, 2 teaspoons kosher salt, 1 teaspoon black pepper, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, 1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
  • Add cheese and butter. Stir until cheese is melted.
    3 Tablespoons butter, 2 cups shredded white cheddar cheese
  • In a separate bowl add all the ingredients for the topping. Top the macaroni and cheese. Broil for 5-10 minutes or until top is golden brown!
    1/2 cup panko bread crumbs, 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese, 2 Tablespoons melted butter

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Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 476kcal | Carbohydrates: 54g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 57mg | Sodium: 1091mg | Potassium: 383mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 757IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 439mg | Iron: 1mg