Homestyle Mac-n-cheese Recipe
Cavatappi pasta in a creamy cheese sauce, topped with toasted bread crumbs and garlic toast.
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Ingredients
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Pasta
Cheese Sauce
Topping
Garlic Toast
Method
Cooking Pasta
- 1
Boil Pasta
In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the cavatappi pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
Preparing Cheese Sauce
- 2
- 3
Add Milk
Gradually whisk in the milk, continuing to stir until the mixture is smooth and thickened, about 5 minutes.
- 4
Add Cheeses
Reduce heat to low and stir in the cheddar cheese and cream cheese until melted and combined. Season with salt and black pepper.
Combining and Baking
- 5
Combine Pasta and Sauce
Add the cooked cavatappi pasta to the cheese sauce, stirring until the pasta is evenly coated.
- 6
Prepare Topping
In a small bowl, mix together breadcrumbs, garlic powder, and melted butter until well combined.
- 7
Assemble and Bake
Transfer the mac and cheese to a greased baking dish. Sprinkle the breadcrumb mixture evenly on top. Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 20 minutes, or until the top is golden brown.
Making Garlic Toast
- 8
Prepare Garlic Butter
In a small bowl, mix softened butter with minced garlic.
- 9
