Baked Cast Iron Mac and Cheese

Overhead photo of a cast iron skillet with mac and cheese and a serving spoon.

Baked Cast Iron Mac and Cheese

Calling all mac and cheese lovers! Get ready to dive into a creamy, indulgent bowl of homemade goodness with our Cast Iron Mac and Cheese recipe. This classic dish is cooked to perfection in a trusty cast iron skillet, giving it that irresistible crispy texture on top. In just a few simple steps, you'll be able to create a comfort food masterpiece that will have your taste buds doing a happy dance.

Course Main, Side Dish

Cuisine American

Diet Vegetarian

Keyword comfort food, Holiday, Holiday Sides

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 45

Total Time 55

Servings

Calories 401kcal

Author Wendy Polisi

Ingredients

16 ounces elbow noodles
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3 cups whole milk
8 ounces shredded sharp cheddar
4 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese
4 ounces shredded Swiss cheese
½ teaspoon sea salt
¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper

Topping

¾ cup panko bread crumbs
½ cup grated parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons butter melted and cooled slightly

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350° F.
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to the package directions, reducing the cooking time by 1 minute. Drain.
Meanwhile, melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the flour and whisk until lightly browned about 2 minutes.
Gradually stir in the milk, whisking to combine.
Bring to a simmer and then reduce the heat to low. Stir in the cheeses, and cook until the cheese melts.
Stir in the salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. Add the noodles and toss to coat.
In a small bowl stir together the panko, parmesan, and butter. Sprinkle on top of the pasta.
Bake for 30 minutes, until golden brown and bubbly.

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