EASY CHEESY MAC AND CHEESE (WITH OPTIONAL CRUNCHY TOPPING)

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I have made baked macaroni and cheese since I was little. I stumbled upon this recipe through experimentation and then modified until I love it! I even brought this to a party with a bunch of people from around the US, and no one could believe it was so easy to make! It tastes exactly the same! Not only is it super easy to make, the clean-up is quick!

Provided by PANTHERA

Categories     Side Dish

Time 53m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (16 ounce) package elbow macaroni
4 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese, divided
1 (15 ounce) jar Alfredo sauce
2 tablespoons mustard
1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes and green chiles (such as RO*TEL®), drained
½ cup bread crumbs

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until tender yet firm to the bite, 8 minutes. Drain.
  • Transfer cooked macaroni to a 9x13-inch casserole dish. Add 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese, Alfredo sauce, and mustard; mix thoroughly until macaroni is evenly coated. Mix in remaining 2 cups cheese and drained tomatoes and green chiles. Top with bread crumbs.
  • Bake until bubbly and cheese is melted, about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 624.5 calories, Carbohydrate 51.4 g, Cholesterol 80.8 mg, Fat 35.6 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 25.3 g, SaturatedFat 18.2 g, Sodium 1103.1 mg, Sugar 4 g

Laxmi Magar
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I've made this mac and cheese several times now and it's always a hit. It's cheesy, creamy, and the crunchy topping is the perfect finishing touch.


Es Jaybee
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The mac and cheese is delicious and the crunchy topping adds a nice touch.


Anthony Rankwane
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I made this mac and cheese for my family last night and they loved it! Even my picky eater son ate two helpings. The recipe was easy to follow and the dish turned out perfectly.


Jerimy Lepard
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OMG! This mac and cheese is to die for! The cheese sauce is so rich and flavorful, and the pasta is cooked perfectly. I highly recommend this recipe.


Tyler Bayer
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This is the best mac and cheese recipe I've ever tried! It's so creamy and cheesy, and the optional crunchy topping adds a nice texture. I will definitely be making this again.