Sheet Pan Mac and Cheese

Sheet Pan Mac and Cheese
  • PREP TIME
    15 mins
  • COOK TIME
    20 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    35 mins
  • SERVING
    8 People
  • VIEWS
    33

Elevate your mac and cheese game with this innovative sheet pan rendition! Crispy edges, creamy interior, and maximum cheese coverage in every single bite. This will be your new weeknight favorite.

Ingridients

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    46 g
  • Cholesterol
    48 mg
  • Fiber
    2 g
  • Protein
    12 g
  • Saturated Fat
    10 g
  • Sodium
    221 mg
  • Sugar
    3 g
  • Fat
    16 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

Follow The Directions

01

Step

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, about 8 minutes.

02

Step

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.

03

Step

Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a saucepan over medium heat, about 1 minute. Whisk flour into butter to form a roux. Add milk and cream, stirring to blend. Add Worcestershire sauce, black pepper, and grated Cheddar cheese. Stir until melted, 1 to 3 minutes. Drain macaroni and add to the saucepan. Mix until combined. Spread mixture out onto the prepared baking sheet.

04

Step

Combine panko bread crumbs, Italian seasoning, and garlic salt in a bowl. Sprinkle mixture over the macaroni and cheese on the baking sheet. Place remaining butter in a small microwave-safe bowl and heat in a microwave oven until melted, about 1 minute. Drizzle melted butter over the macaroni and cheese.

05

Step

Bake in the preheated oven until bubbling, 15 to 20 minutes.

For extra crispy edges, use a metal baking sheet. Dark metal will crisp better.
Feel free to experiment with different cheeses! Gruyere, Monterey Jack, or even a touch of smoked Gouda would be delicious.
Add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the breadcrumb mixture for a subtle kick.
If you don't have panko, crushed Ritz crackers make an excellent substitute.

Brenden Quitzon

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.0/ 5 ( 11 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (8)
  • Gunnar Hirthe

    I used gluten-free pasta and it worked perfectly!

  • Destiney Langoshhills

    I added some cooked bacon and it was a huge hit!

  • Rasheed Metz

    This is a great recipe for a crowd. It's easy to double or triple the recipe.

  • Billie Cassin

    My kids absolutely loved this! It's so much easier than making mac and cheese on the stove.

  • Amiya Klocko

    So much easier to clean up than traditional mac and cheese! Love it!

  • Verlie Kessler

    The panko topping adds such a nice crunch.

  • Dante Ortiz

    I might reduce the salt slightly next time, but overall a great recipe.

  • Sage Keebler

    The crispy edges are the best part! I'll definitely be making this again.

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