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No-Boil Mac and Cheese

URL: https://www.halfbakedharvest.com/boil-mac-cheese/

Ingredients

The pasta

  • 1 pound elbow macaroni

The cheese sauce

  • cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • ¼ cup flour
  • cups milk
  • cups water
  • ¼ teaspoon mustard powder
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • ½ teaspoon salt and pepper
  • ½ cup shredded havarti cheese

The topping

  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 1 cup Progresso™ panko crispy bread crumbs
  • Parsley to taste chopped

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F and spray a baking dish with nonstick spray.
  2. Add the pasta and about 1 cup of cheddar cheese to the prepared baking dish.
  3. Melt 4 tablespoons of butter in a large saucepan over medium-high heat and whisk in the flour for about 2 minutes.
  4. Whisk in the milk and 1½ cups of water, bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer for about 10 minutes until a thin sauce forms.
  5. Stir in mustard powder, cayenne pepper (if using), salt, and pepper, then remove from heat and stir in the remaining cheddar cheese until smooth.
  6. Pour the sauce over the pasta, ensuring it is submerged, cover with foil, and bake for about 25 minutes.
  7. In the meantime, clean the saucepan and melt the remaining 4 tablespoons of butter, then add garlic and breadcrumbs, mixing well.
  8. Remove the foil from the pasta, sprinkle with havarti cheese and the breadcrumb mixture, and bake until bubbly and golden brown, about 10-20 minutes.
  9. Let sit for 10 minutes before serving and garnish with parsley.

Nutrition Facts (estimated)

Servings
8
Calories
710
Total fat
35g
Total carbohydrates
80g
Total protein
25g
Sodium
800mg
Cholesterol
100mg

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