How to Make One-Pan Oven Mac and Cheese - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's nothing quite like a creamy, cheesy bowl of mac and cheese to satisfy your comfort food cravings. And when you can make it all in one pan in the oven, it's even better! This One-Pan Oven Mac and Cheese recipe is a game-changer, taking classic mac and cheese to a whole new level of simplicity and flavor.

With this recipe, you can say goodbye to standing over a boiling pot of water, constantly stirring and monitoring your macaroni. Instead, you'll be able to simply toss all the ...

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Ingredients

  • ½ (8 ounce) package Fontina cheese
  • ½ (8 ounce) package sharp Cheddar cheese
  • 2 cups uncooked macaroni
  • 1 ½ cups half-and-half
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • ¼ cup shredded white Cheddar cheese
  • ¼ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • ½ cup milk

Information

  • Prep Time: 5 mins
  • Cook Time: 50 mins
  • Total Time: 55 mins
  • Servings: 6

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Place blocks of Fontina and sharp Cheddar cheeses in the center of an ungreased, 9-inch square baking dish. Pour pasta into the dish, spreading evenly around the cheese. Pour half-and-half directly on top of the pasta and stir until evenly coated. Sprinkle with salt and pepper, then top with shredded white Cheddar and mozzarella cheeses, spreading evenly.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes. Pull the dish out of the oven, stir in milk, and mix until noodles, cheese, and sauce are evenly combined. Return to the oven and cook until golden and bubbly, about 25 minutes more.
  • Stir and serve immediately.
  • Nutrition

    398 cal.

    • Total Fat: 22g
    • Saturated Fat: 14g
    • Cholesterol: 74mg
    • Sodium: 361mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 30g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 2g
    • Protein: 19g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 404mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 226mg