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spoon holding scoop of baked box mac and cheese in baking dish

Almost Homemade Baked Mac & Cheese


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Description

Baked Mac and Cheese from a box is the best of both worlds: a fast and convenient side dish that tastes homemade! Just a few simple ingredients make this boxed mac and cheese taste like it was made from scratch!


Ingredients

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  • 1 box macaroni and cheese (with pouch of premade sauce)
  • 1 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1 shredded cheddar cheese


Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°Fahrenheit. Spray a 9 by 9 baking dish with nonstick spray.
  2. Prepare mac and cheese according to package instructions and place in a baking dish.
  3. Cover with breadcrumbs, then top with shredded cheese.
  4. Bake until cheese is melted, about 10-15 minutes.

Notes

  • use mac and cheese with premade sauce, not powdered
  • you can substitute your favorite cheese
  • keep leftovers in the fridge up to 3 days
  • reheat in the oven to keep the top crispy
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: side
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size:
  • Calories: 315
  • Sugar: 2.7 g
  • Sodium: 710.1 mg
  • Fat: 13 g
  • Carbohydrates: 35.5 g
  • Protein: 13.7 g
  • Cholesterol: 29.3 mg
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