Dump-and-Bake Mac & Cheese
A creamy, cheesy mac & cheese that bakes effortlessly, perfect for busy evenings and family meals.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz elbow macaroni
- 3 cups milk
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese
- 4 oz cream cheese
- 1 tsp garlic powder
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Gather a large mixing bowl with all your ingredients.
- Combine the uncooked elbow macaroni, milk, cream cheese, garlic powder, and half of the shredded cheddar and mozzarella.
- Transfer the mixture into a greased 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Top with the remaining cheddar and mozzarella cheese.
- Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and bubbly.
- Let it rest for 5–10 minutes before serving.
Notes
Consider adding vegetables like broccoli or switching out cheeses for unique variations.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: mac and cheese, comfort food, easy dinner
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