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Dutch Oven Mac and Cheese

Dutch oven mac and cheese is the perfect one pot meal. This easy, baked pasta dish is classic, creamy and a crowd pleaser. Customize it with your favorite cheeses and this will quickly become a go-to recipe for your family.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 8

Ingredients

  • 1 pound pasta (cooked)
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • ½ teaspoon coarse salt
  • ¼ teaspoon minced garlic (optional)
  • 2 cups milk
  • 2 cups cheddar cheese (shredded *)
  • ⅓ cup panko bread crumbs + 2 tablespoons melted butter (for the topping)

Instructions

  • Cook and drain the pasta, set aside.
  • Melt butter and whisk in flour. Add garlic to butter once melted (if using).
  • Slowly whisk in milk, bring to boil and lower heat to medium.
  • Add cheese, stirring until melted.
  • Return pasta to dutch oven and stir until well coated.
  • Mix breadcrumbs and melted butter in a small bowl. Sprinkle over mac and cheese.
  • Bake at 350˚F for 20-25 minutes, until topping is golden and edges are bubbly.
  • Allow to cool slightly before serving.

Notes

* We used a package of shredded cheese that included 3 different cheddars. You can feel free to use any type of shredded cheese or shred it from a block if you prefer.

Nutrition

Calories: 404kcal Carbohydrates: 49g Protein: 17g Fat: 15g Saturated Fat: 9g Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g Monounsaturated Fat: 3g Trans Fat: 0.1g Cholesterol: 43mg Sodium: 398mg Potassium: 248mg Fiber: 2g Sugar: 5g Vitamin A: 469IU Vitamin C: 0.03mg Calcium: 293mg Iron: 1mg