One-Pan White Cheddar Mac And Cheese
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Recipe Summary One-Pan White Cheddar Mac And Cheese
If you can make boxed macaroni and cheese, you can make this one-pan, scratch-made mac and cheese! The bacon, chives, and crispy bread crumb topping add some great extra flavor and texture.
Ingredients | Quick Easy Dinner Recipes For Beginners16 ounces uncooked elbow macaroni2 ½ cups milk2 cups water1 teaspoon garlic salt½ teaspoon salt¼ cup margarine¼ teaspoon ground black pepper1 ½ cups shredded white Cheddar cheese½ cup shredded Parmesan cheese, divided¼ cup panko bread crumbs¼ cup real bacon bits1 tablespoon snipped chivesDirectionsCombine macaroni, milk, water, garlic salt, and salt in a Dutch oven on a stovetop over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook, stirring frequently so noodles don't stick to the pan, until noodles are soft and most of the liquid has been absorbed, 7 to 10 minutes.Remove pot from heat and stir in margarine and pepper until melted. Stir in Cheddar cheese and 1/4 cup of the Parmesan cheese until melted.Set an oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler.Top pasta with bread crumbs, remaining 1/4 cup of Parmesan cheese, and bacon bits.Place Dutch oven under the broiler until topping is lightly browned and crispy, 1 to 3 minutes. Top with chives and serve immediately.You can use butter in place of margarine, if you prefer.Info | Quick Easy Dinner Recipes For Beginnersprep:
5 mins
cook:
20 mins
total:
25 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
6 servings
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