eazy cheezy mac n cheeze bake
My kids twisted their faces into knots when they saw me with ricotta cheese for their mac n cheese supper...until they tasted it! Absolutely our family's fave mac n cheese made super easy! Great entree, just add veggies and/or biscuits/bread! YUM
prep time
20 Min
cook time
30 Min
method
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yield
4-6 depending on if used as entree or side
Ingredients
- 1 pound elbow macaroni (cooked al dente and drained)
- 1 stick butter
- 8 ounces ricotta cheese
- 2 cups skim milk
- 1 teaspoon nutmeg
- 8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese (shredded)
- 8 ounces monterey jack cheese (shredded)
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (any type)
- 1 cup parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- - olive oil to coat lasagna pan/dish for baking
How To Make eazy cheezy mac n cheeze bake
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Step 1Cook elbow macaroni per box instructions to al dente ( 1-1 1/2 minutes under regular cooking time), drain, place back in pot and add stick of butter to melt.
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Step 2Prepare lasagna pan/dish by coating with Olive oil.
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Step 3Add Milk, nutmeg, ricotta cheese to macaroni and stir til mixed.
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Step 4Add in sharp cheddar and monteray jack cheeses.
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Step 5Pour into prepared pan/dish for baking.
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Step 6Mix together parmesan cheese, breadcrumbs and paprika and sprinkle over top of macaroni.
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Step 7Bake uncovered at 325 degrees for about 30-35 minutes, until bubbly and top is light golden brown.
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Step 8ENJOY!
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