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Baked Mac and Cheese

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Rich and creamy oven Baked Mac and Cheese is a huge hit with anyone who tries it! The recipe comes together quick and easy. Macaroni noodles are baked with butter, cheddar cheese, muenster cheese, and heavy whipping cream to create the ultimate bubbly, golden brown, comforting dish. Perfect for a simple, cozy weeknight dinner, yet elevated enough for holiday meals!
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Diet Vegetarian
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 12 side servings
Calories 408
Author Kim

Ingredients

  • 1 (16 oz.) package macaroni noodles
  • 1/4 cup butter, divided
  • 1 pound medium cheddar cheese, grated
  • 1/2 pound muenster cheese, grated
  • 1 pint heavy whipping cream
  • 3 large eggs
  • salt generously to taste

Instructions

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Once water is boiling, add dry noodles and cook about 1 minute less than the package directs for al dente. After cooking, drain.
  • Preheat oven to 375ºF and melt about 2 tablespoons butter in the bottom of a large casserole dish (about 3 quarts and 9x13") in the preheating oven.
  • Once butter is melted, remove casserole dish from oven and cover the bottom with one layer of macaroni (half of the macaroni). Then layer with half of the cheddar and muenster and then add a few pats of butter on top. Add the remaining noodles, cheese, and a few more pats of butter. Mix the eggs in the whipping cream and pour it over the entire casserole.
  • Bake at 375ºF for about 20-25 minutes. When fully cooked, it should be thick and not runny. Mine is typically cooked in 20 minutes. Best when served hot straight out of the oven. Taste and add salt, as preferred.

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Notes

Storing. Store this mac and cheese in an airtight container, in the fridge, for up to 3-5 days (if it lasts that long!).
Reheating. You can reheat it using the microwave to save time, but I would recommend heating it in the oven for about 20 minutes at 375ºF. This will help the mac and cheese get that creamy cheesiness back without drying out.
See post for freezing instructions and more tips!

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving (about 1 cup) | Calories: 408kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 38g | Saturated Fat: 23g | Cholesterol: 163mg | Sodium: 418mg | Potassium: 107mg | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 1327IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 441mg | Iron: 1mg