Take And Bake Recipe
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Ingredients
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Pasta
Cheese Sauce
Topping
Method
Preparation
- 1
Cook the Pasta
In a large pot of salted boiling water, add the macaroni pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- 2
- 3
Add the Cheeses
Lower the heat and add the cheddar cheese and cream cheese to the sauce. Stir until completely melted and smooth. Season with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
Assembly
- 4
Combine Pasta and Cheese Sauce
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked macaroni and the cheese sauce. Stir until every piece of pasta is well coated.
- 5
Prepare for Baking
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Transfer the macaroni and cheese mixture into a baking dish.
- 6
Add Toppings
In a small bowl, combine the breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, and paprika. Sprinkle this mixture evenly over the macaroni and cheese in the baking dish.
Baking
- 7
Bake
Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the top is golden and crispy.
- 8
Cool and Serve
Remove from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy your fresh and hot Take and Bake macaroni and cheese!