Oven Baked 5-Ingredient No-Boil Mac and Cheese
A creamy, comforting baked mac and cheese made without boiling the pasta first. The noodles cook directly in the baking dish with milk, butter, and cheese for an easy, family-friendly side or main dish.
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Ingredients
- 2 cups elbow macaroni uncooked
- 4 cups whole milk
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 4 tbsp butter melted
- 1/2 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F and lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- Add the uncooked elbow macaroni, milk, melted butter, and salt to the baking dish.
- Stir well to make sure the pasta is evenly spread and mostly covered by the milk.
- Cover the dish tightly with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
- Carefully remove the foil and stir in 1 1/2 cups of the shredded cheddar cheese.
- Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup cheddar cheese over the top.
- Return the dish to the oven, uncovered, and bake for 10–15 minutes, until the pasta is tender, the sauce is creamy, and the top is melted and lightly golden.
- Let the mac and cheese rest for 5 minutes before serving warm.
Notes
For extra creaminess, replace 1 cup of milk with evaporated milk. Add black pepper or paprika for a simple flavor boost.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 417kcalCarbohydrates: 32.5gProtein: 18.7gFat: 16.8gSaturated Fat: 10.5gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 55mgSodium: 575mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8g
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