This Mac and Cheese recipe is super easy and delicious! You only need a few simple ingredients, and the result is a creamy and cheesy dish that everyone will love. Let’s get started with the ingredients:
Easy Baked Mac and Cheese
Ingredients
- 2 cups of elbow pasta uncooked
- 4 tablespoons of unsalted butter
- 1 1/2 cups of shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 3/4 cup of shredded white cheddar
- 2 cups of milk divided
- 2 cloves of grated garlic
- 1 teaspoon of salt adjust to taste
- 1 teaspoon of pepper adjust to taste
- 2 teaspoons of smoked paprika or sweet paprika
- 2 teaspoons of oregano
- 4 ounces of cream cheese cubed
Instructions
- Cook the elbow pasta until it’s a little under al-dente, about 4-5 minutes.
- In a 12×8 baking dish, combine the cooked pasta, 1 1/2 cups of milk, grated garlic, salt, pepper, smoked paprika, and oregano. Stir everything together until well mixed.
- Top the mixture with the shredded sharp cheddar cheese, shredded white cheddar, butter, and cubed cream cheese.
- Cover the baking dish and bake at 375 degrees F for 15-20 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Once baked, stir the Mac and Cheese well. Heat the remaining milk and gradually stir it into the pasta until you reach your desired creamy consistency.