Easy Baked Cheesy Cheddar Mac & Cheese Recipe
If you’re looking for a comforting dish that brings both nostalgia and a touch of gourmet flair to your table, this Cheesy Cheddar Mac & Cheese is the perfect recipe. With just 5 minutes of prep time and 25 minutes of cooking, you can serve up a delicious meal for six that’s sure to please everyone at the table.
Calories
330.072kcal (6 serving)
Total Fat
24.2g (6 serving)
Saturated Fat
13.982g (6 serving)
Trans Fat
0.0g (6 serving)
Cholesterol
71.693mg (6 serving)
Sodium
378.971mg (6 serving)
Total Carbs
13.495g (6 serving)
Dietary Fiber
0.414g (6 serving)
Sugars
8.344g (6 serving)
Protein
14.843g (6 serving)
- 2 tbsps butter
- 2 tbsps flour
- 1 tbsp Maille® Dijon Original Mustard
- 3 3/4 cups whole milk
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 2 packages Knorr® Cheesy Cheddar Pasta Side
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
Directions
Print1. Preheat oven to 425
2. Melt butter in medium saucepan over medium-low heat. Add flour and whisk until blended and a paste forms, about 1 minute.
3. Whisk in mustard until blended. Slowly whisk in half of the milk and all of the heavy cream, until well blended. Whisk in remaining milk and bring to a boil over medium high heat.
4. Stir in 2 packages Knorr® Cheesy Cheddar Pasta and return to a boil. Reduce heat and continue cooking 10 minutes or until pasta is tender.
5. Remove from heat and stir in garlic powder, black pepper, then ½ cup cheese. Transfer to 9-in. square baking dish.
6. Toss remaining ½ cup cheese with paprika. Sprinkle evenly over top of pasta.
7. Bake 7 to 10 minutes or until the cheese is melted and well browned.
8. Let cool 3 minutes before serving. Enjoy!
