Ultimate Creamy Mac and Cheese Delight

Macaroni & Cheese Recipe

🕒 Cook Time: 20 minutes
🕒 Prep Time: 30 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 50 minutes

Description:

Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this creamy and flavorful Macaroni & Cheese recipe from lovewithrecipes.com. Perfectly cheesy and oh-so-satisfying, this dish is sure to become a family favorite!

Recipe Category:

Cheese 🧀

Keywords:

High Protein 🥩, Kid Friendly 👧🧒, High In… 📈, < 60 Mins ⏰, Oven 🍲, Easy 🟢

Nutrition Facts (Per Serving):

Calories: 620.7
Fat Content: 27.4g
Saturated Fat Content: 16.8g
Cholesterol Content: 86.2mg
Sodium Content: 1048.2mg
Carbohydrate Content: 63.3g
Fiber Content: 2.6g
Sugar Content: 3.9g
Protein Content: 28.8g

Ingredients:

3 cups macaroni
1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
1/2 cup milk
4 pinches of salt
1/4 cup cheddar cheese, shredded (for topping)

Recipe Yield:

4 Cups 🍽️

Instructions:

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Cook the macaroni according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked macaroni, 1 1/2 cups of shredded cheddar cheese, milk, and salt. Mix well until all ingredients are evenly distributed.
Transfer the macaroni mixture into a greased baking dish, spreading it out evenly.
Sprinkle the remaining 1/4 cup of shredded cheddar cheese over the top of the macaroni.
Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly, and the edges are golden brown.
Remove from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before serving.
Serve your delicious Macaroni & Cheese hot and enjoy the cheesy goodness!

Tips:

For an extra creamy texture, you can add a dollop of sour cream or cream cheese to the macaroni mixture before baking.
Feel free to customize your Macaroni & Cheese by adding cooked bacon, diced tomatoes, or your favorite herbs and spices.
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the microwave or oven until warmed through.