homemade Four Cheese Baked Mac & Cheese
Full of cheesy goodness, this baked macaroni and cheese will be a family fave!
Servings 8 servings
Calories 549kcal
Ingredients
- 1 pound elbow macaroni
- 3 cups cheddar cheese shredded
- 1 cup mozzarella shredded
- 1/2 cup parmesan shredded
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 4 ounces cream cheese
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
- Prepare pasta according to the directions, reserve 1/4 cup of the water before draining pasta.
- Drain pasta and return to pan.
- Mix in the butter and cream cheese until melted and combined.
- Add in seasonings and water.
- Add in 1/2 of the shredded cheddar, all of the mozzarella, and all of the parm. Mix just until the cheese melts.
- Pour into an 9 by 13 pan.
- Sprinkle the top with the remaining cheddar cheese.
- Cover with foil and bake for 25-30 minutes or until bubbling.
- Remove the foil and bake for another 5 minutes.
Notes
You could use chicken broth or milk in place of the starch water.
Nutrition
Calories: 549kcal | Carbohydrates: 44g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 18g | Cholesterol: 90mg | Sodium: 550mg | Potassium: 212mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 935IU | Calcium: 478mg | Iron: 1.2mg