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Baked Mac & Cheese

An image of prepared Baked Mac & Cheese made with Prego® Creamy Cheddar Sauce, cavatappi pasta, Cheddar cheese and panko.
  • prep time: 5 min
  • total time: 35 min
  • serves: 4 people
  • calories: 466 1 serving
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Ditch the box and try this easy homemade Baked Mac & Cheese recipe tonight. It's the ultimate comfort food and comes together in about 30 minutes in just 3 easy steps. This Baked Mac & Cheese is made with our Creamy Cheddar Cheese Sauce, which is a delicious shortcut that's made with real cheese and fresh cream. Don't be afraid to change things up—check out the tips section for clever stir-ins to customize your mac & cheese. Short on time? Find a stovetop version in the tips!

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Ingredients

  • 8 ounces uncooked cavatappi pasta
  • 1 jar (14.5 ounces) Prego® Creamy Cheddar Cheese Sauce or Cheesy Bacon Cheddar Cheese Sauce
  • 1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup plain panko
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

Instructions

  • Tips

    • Customize your mac & cheese with these stir-ins: cooked crumbled bacon, cooked ground beef, grilled cubed chicken, buffalo chicken, steamed broccoli, prepared chili, pulled pork, or cooked hot dogs.
    • For a quick and easy stovetop version: Cook the pasta according to the package directions in a 4-quart saucepan. Drain the pasta in a colander and return to the saucepan. Stir in the sauce and heat on over medium heat until the mixture is hot.

  • Step 1

    Cook the pasta according to the package directions in a 4-quart saucepan.  While the pasta is cooking, heat the oven to 375°F.

  • Step 2

    Drain the pasta in a colander and return to the saucepan.  Stir in the sauce, cheese and milk.  Spoon the mixture into an 8x8x2-inch baking dish.  Stir the panko and oil in a bowl.  Sprinkle over the pasta mixture.

  • Step 3

    Bake for 10 minutes or until hot and the panko mixture is golden brown.

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Made With

Calories 466
Total Fat 21 g
Sat. Fat 9.0 g
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 32 mg
Sodium 755 mg
Total Carb 54 g
Dietary Fiber 2 g
Sugar 2 g
Protein 13 g
Vitamin D 1 %DV
Calcium 14 %DV
Iron 11 %DV
Potassium 4 %DV
Calories 466
Total Fat 21 g
Sat. Fat 9.0 g
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 40 mg
Sodium 789 mg
Total Carb 54 g
Dietary Fiber 2 g
Sugar 2 g
Protein 13 g
Vitamin D 1 %DV
Calcium 14 %DV
Iron 11 %DV
Potassium 4 %DV

This nutritional information refers to each serving of the entire recipe and not just the products used as ingredients.

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