NO-BOIL MAC AND CHEESE

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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h15m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons unsalted butter at room temperature, plus 2 tablespoons melted
2 cups dry, plain bread crumbs (I like Panko)
1 cup finely grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese (preferably freshly grated)
1 1/2 cups whole milk
1 can (15 ounces) evaporated milk
1 1/2 cups heavy (whipping) cream
2 tablespoons dehydrated onion
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon kosher salt
8 ounces (about 2 cups) freshly shredded sharp Cheddar cheese (preferably orange)
8 ounces (about 2 cups) freshly shredded fontina cheese
1 box (16 ounces) elbow macaroni, uncooked

Steps:

  • Adjust an oven rack to the middle position and preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Grease a rimmed sheet pan with the room-temperature butter and set aside. Combine the breadcrumbs and Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese in a medium-size bowl. Stir in the melted butter and set aside.
  • Whisk the whole milk, evaporated milk, cream, onion, garlic powder, salt, and the Cheddar and fontina cheeses in a large bowl. Add the uncooked macaroni and stir until well coated. Pour the mixture into the prepared sheet pan, spreading it in an even later. Cover the sheet pan with aluminum foil (you may need 2 sheets), crimping it tightly around the edges to seal (make sure to get a good seal on the foil, otherwise the pasta won't cook). Bake for 25 minutes.
  • Remove the foil and stir the macaroni. Sprinkle the bread crumb mixture over the top and continue to bake for 25 minutes more.
  • Turn the broiler to high and broil the macaroni and cheese until it is golden brown on top and bubbling, about 10 minutes (watch the macaroni and cheese closely, as broiler intensities vary). Remove from the oven and let the pasta stand, covered, 5 minutes before serving.

John Umenwa
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This is the best no-boil mac and cheese recipe I've ever tried. It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfectly. I love that I can use any type of cheese I want, and it always comes out delicious.


aatif khan
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This recipe was a disaster. The cheese sauce never thickened, and the pasta was mushy. I had to throw the whole thing away.


Ali Akvar
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This recipe is amazing! The cheese sauce is so creamy and flavorful, and the pasta is cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Shayla Howard
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my mac and cheese turned out dry and clumpy. I followed the recipe exactly, so I'm not sure what happened.


Adam Dodson
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This recipe was a hit with my family! Everyone loved the creamy cheese sauce and the perfectly cooked pasta. I will definitely be making this again soon.


Jessie Montgomery
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Meh.


Rohail
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This is my new go-to mac and cheese recipe! It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfectly. I love that I don't have to boil the pasta first. It's a real time-saver.


Zee Shan
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I thought this recipe was just okay. The cheese sauce was a bit too thick for my taste, and the pasta was a little overcooked.


Gabby Gonzalez
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This recipe was easy to follow and the mac and cheese turned out great! I used a blend of sharp cheddar and mozzarella cheese, and it was so cheesy and delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Blackcat beat
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I'm not a big fan of no-boil mac and cheese, but this recipe was actually pretty good. The cheese sauce was nice and creamy, and the pasta was cooked evenly.


Borsha Islam
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This recipe was a bit bland for my taste. I had to add some extra seasonings to make it more flavorful.


Talha Noor Islam
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I've tried a lot of no-boil mac and cheese recipes, but this one is by far the best. The cheese sauce is creamy and flavorful, and the pasta is cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


arman armancheema
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This no-boil mac and cheese was a lifesaver! I'm a busy mom of three and I don't always have time to boil water and wait for the pasta to cook. This recipe was so quick and easy, and it turned out perfectly. My kids loved it!