One-Pan White Cheddar Mac and Cheese

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If you can make boxed macaroni and cheese, you can make this one-pan, scratch-made white Cheddar mac and cheese! The bacon, chives, and crispy bread crumb topping add great flavor and texture.

Submitted by fabeveryday
Updated on September 12, 2024
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Prep Time:
5 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
25 mins
Servings:
6
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 6 servings

  • 16 ounces uncooked elbow macaroni

  • 2 ½ cups milk

  • 2 cups water

  • 1 teaspoon garlic salt

  • ½ teaspoon salt

  • ¼ cup margarine

  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

  • 1 ½ cups shredded white Cheddar cheese

  • ½ cup shredded Parmesan cheese, divided

  • ¼ cup panko bread crumbs

  • ¼ cup real bacon bits

  • 1 tablespoon snipped chives

Directions

  1. Combine macaroni, milk, water, garlic salt, and salt in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat; bring to a boil, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat to a simmer; cook, stirring frequently until macaroni soft and most of the liquid has been absorbed, 7 to 10 minutes.

  2. Off heat, stir in margarine and black pepper until melted. Stir in Cheddar cheese and 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese until melted.

  3. Top macaroni with bread crumbs, remaining 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, and bacon bits.

  4. Set an oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler.

  5. Broil until topping is lightly browned and crispy, 1 to 3 minutes. Top with chives and serve immediately.

Cook's Note:

You can use butter in place of margarine, if you prefer.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

585 Calories
26g Fat
64g Carbs
27g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 585
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 26g 33%
Saturated Fat 12g 59%
Cholesterol 54mg 18%
Sodium 1116mg 49%
Total Carbohydrate 64g 23%
Dietary Fiber 3g 9%
Total Sugars 7g
Protein 27g 54%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 464mg 36%
Iron 3mg 14%
Potassium 345mg 7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.