Easy Baked Cheesy Cheddar Mac & Cheese RecipeEasy Baked Cheesy Cheddar Mac & Cheese Recipe
Easy Baked Cheesy Cheddar Mac & Cheese Recipe

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.
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Easy Baked Cheesy Cheddar Mac & Cheese Recipe
Prep Time5 Minutes
Servings6
Cook Time25 Minutes
Ingredients
2 tbsps butter
2 tbsps flour
1 tbsp 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
  1. 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!
5 minutes
Prep Time
25 minutes
Cook Time
6
Servings

Directions

  1. 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!