Best Baked Macaroni And Cheese Recipe
- Bunnie's Kitchen
- Sep 1, 2025
- 2 min read
September 1, 2025 By: Bunnie's Kitchen
Best Baked Macaroni And Cheese Recipe. Three mixed cheeses for a creamy mac and cheese. Make this scrumptious recipe for your next party and Thanksgiving. Sharp shredded Mexican cheese from Costco has the best blend of cheeses: Monterey Jack, Medium Cheddar, Queso Quesadilla and Asadero Cheeses. Mac and cheese is a special homemade recipe to always prepare baked in the oven. Tip - My secret flavor in this recipe adds nutmeg and nutritional yeast. This crispy mac and cheese recipe will be one for the books.
Category : Vegetarian
Stovetop: Medium Heat - Low Heat
Bake: Broil Low
Course: Lunch / Dinner
Stovetop Time: 40 Minutes
Bake Time: 10 Minutes
Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Total: 1 Hour
Ingredients:
3 Cups Shredded Mexican Cheese
1/2 Cream Cheese
1/4 Cup Grated Parmesan Cheese
1/2 Cup Panko Breadcrumbs
1/4 Cup Italian Style Breadcrumbs
2 Cups Elbow Macaroni
1 Cup Oat Milk
1/2 Cup Heavy Whipping Cream
1 Tbsp Cornstarch
2 Tbsp Butter
1 Tbsp Nutritional Yeast Flakes
Seasoning:
1/8 Tsp Turmeric
1/4 Tsp Salt
1/2 Tsp Garlic Powder
1/2 Tsp Paprika
1/8 Tsp Nutmeg
Instruction Guide:
Boil elbow macaroni in dash of salt and water for 10-11 minutes on medium heat.
Strain macaroni and set aside.
Medium - Low Heat: melt butter, oat milk, and heavy cream.
Melt cream cheese for 2 minutes. Tip: recommend leaving cream cheese out to soften. Meanwhile grate your parmesan cheese.
*Set aside 1/4 Cup of Shredded Mexican Cheese for later.
Add cornstarch to cheese mixture before adding to pan. Set heat to low to whisk until smooth.
Add seasonings and nutritional yeast.
Mix in your pasta and put into baking dish.
Carefully prepare your shredded Mexican cheese and breadcrumb mix on top of macaroni & cheese baking dish.
Broil for 10 minutes in oven on low. *Keep an eye and turn plate around for even crispy crust
Set for 5 minutes before serving.
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