An Easy Baked Mac and Cheese Recipe for Beginners | #MacAndCheese

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Lower calorie option or more budget-friendly.

elbow macaroni

🥗Healthier: whole grain pasta

💰Cheaper: generic pasta brands

More nutritious or cost-effective.

Boil water in a pot and cook the elbow macaroni until al dente.

Drain the pasta and return it to the pot.

Add the cheese sauce packets from the Craft Deluxe box to the cooked pasta and stir to combine.

Pour in 1 cup of half and half and stir until mixed well.

Add 4 oz of sharp cheddar cheese and 4 oz of mild cheddar cheese, reserving some for topping, and stir gently.

Layer the macaroni and cheese mixture into a greased baking dish.

Sprinkle reserved sharp and mild cheddar cheese on top.

Cover with foil and bake at 350°F for 30 to 45 minutes.

Remove the foil and broil for a few minutes to brown the cheese on top if desired.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

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