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How to Make Dutch Oven Macaroni and Cheese - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you’ve ever craved comfort food that is both easy to make and delicious, then this Dutch Oven Macaroni and Cheese recipe is just what you need. This classic dish is a staple in any kitchen, and with good reason. Creamy, cheesy, and oh-so-satisfying, it’s perfect for feeding a crowd, or for indulging in a cozy night in.

Made with just a handful of simple ingredients, this recipe takes the humble mac and cheese to a whole new level. The magic happens when all the ingredients are cooke...

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Ingredients

  • 1 (12 ounce) package seashell pasta
  • 4 tablespoons salted butter
  • 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup shredded medium Cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese, or to taste
  • 1 cup panko bread crumbs, or as needed
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon garlic salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon onion powder
  • ¼ teaspoon taco seasoning mix

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr 5 mins
  • Additional Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 30 mins
  • Servings: 8

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add shells and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 9 minutes. Drain and set aside.
  • Heat an oven-safe Dutch oven over medium heat. Melt butter and flour in the hot pot, stirring, until blended; pour in milk and heavy cream, whisking continuously, until mixture comes to a boil. Continue to boil, stirring continuously, for 2 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-low; continue to stir until sauce thickens, about 10 minutes.
  • Slowly fold in cheeses until melted and smooth. It is okay to raise the heat if you have to, just remember to keep stirring while the heat is on. Fold in cooked pasta until it is coated with cheese.
  • Combine panko bread crumbs, salt, garlic salt, black pepper, onion powder, and taco seasoning in a bowl. Sprinkle macaroni mixture with just enough of the bread crumbs to coat most of the surface; you should still see some pasta underneath the bread crumbs.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. Turn on the oven's broiler and continue to cook until crust is golden brown and crisp, about 3 to 5 minutes. Remove from the oven and let sit for at least 15 to 20 minutes before serving.

    • Nutrition

    551 cal.

    • Total Fat: 33g
    • Saturated Fat: 20g
    • Cholesterol: 104mg
    • Sodium: 766mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 46g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 22g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 427mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 202mg

    Categories

    Comfort food recipes
    Pasta recipes
    Cheese recipes
    Dutch oven recipes
    Baking recipes