Baked Mac
Creamy, melty cavatappi mac and cheese with cheddar, mozzarella, and cream cheese, baked until golden in under 25 minutes. The kind of comfort food that tastes like it took hours but doesn't.
- Total time
- 25 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 620
- Protein
- 28g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Boil cavatappi in salted water until al dente, about 8 minutes, then drain.
Step 2
Return pasta to the pot over medium heat and add butter, cream cheese, cheddar, and mozzarella.
Step 3
Stir constantly until the cheeses melt and coat the pasta evenly, about 3 minutes.
Step 4
Transfer to a buttered baking dish and bake at 375°F until the top is golden, about 10 minutes.
Step 5
Let rest 2 minutes before serving.
Tools you’ll need
- large pot
- 8-inch baking dish
- wooden spoon
- oven
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