Get ready to indulge in the ultimate comfort food experience with our mouthwatering Mac n' Cheese recipe! Creamy, cheesy, and oh-so-satisfying, this classic dish is perfect for cozy nights in or family gatherings. With simple ingredients and easy steps, you'll be serving up a bowl of cheesy goodness in no time. Say goodbye to store-bought versions and hello to homemade comfort!
Serves 6
Ingredients
1 box/16 oz dry elbow pasta
3 cup pasta water (might not need all, but save all just in case)
16 oz shredded dairy or non-dairy cheddar cheese
1 cup Panacheeza
1 cup breadcrumbs
½ cup + ¼ butter (1.5 sticks)
Directions
- Bring water to a boil, add elbow and cook until al dente.
- Strain pasta and be sure to save the pasta water.
- Put pasta back into the pot, add 1 stick of butter and mix over medium heat until melted.
- Add ½ cup Panacheeza and shredded cheese and stir until melted.
- Add enough pasta water to the pot until desired sauce consistency is achieved.
- Mix ¼ cup (half a stick) of melted butter, breadcrumbs and ½ cup Panacheeza together.
- Pour macaroni into baking dish and spread breadcrumb mixture over top.
- Set oven to broil and bake until browned, or until crispy and brown, 5-10 minutes.
- Serve and sprinkle Panacheeza overtop macaroni and cheese.