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Creamy Baked Mac and Cheese with Cavatappi

A creamy cheese sauce baked into spiraled cavatappi noodles and topped with some fresh parsley.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Course Dinner, Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 16 servings
Calories 331 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb cavatappi pasta
  • 2 cup sharp cheddar cheese
  • 2 cup white cheddar cheese
  • 4 tablespoon butter
  • ¼ cup flour
  • 2 cup heavy whipping cream
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a pot, boil cavatappi noodles according to the directions on the package. Shred the block of cheese.
  • In a skillet on medium heat, melt butter. Add in flour to create a roux. Mix constantly to make sure the flour does not burn. Add in heavy cream and mix well. Allow to cook for about 3 minutes
  • Add in the shredded cheese. Season with salt, pepper and garlic powder.  Cook on medium low heat until the cheese is completely incorporated.
  • Mix together the cheese sauce and the noodles. Add the cheesy noodles to the casserole dish. Bake 10-15 minutes. Garnish with parsley and serve immediately.

Notes

  • save leftovers in a Tupperware for up to 1 week.
  • when eating leftovers, reheat in the oven for best results.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 331kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 12gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 13gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 71mgSodium: 192mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 727IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 234mgIron: 1mg
Keyword barbecue, bbq, cheese, christmas, mac and cheese, side, side dish
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