One Pan Single Serve Baked Mac & Cheese

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp butter
• 1 tsp all purpose flour
• 0.33 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 0.25 cup shredded pepper jack cheese
• 1 tbsp Parmesan (shredded or grated)
• 3 tbsp heavy cream
• onion powder (to liking)
• salt (to liking)
• pepper (to liking)
• 3 tbsp pasta water (reserved from boiling macaroni)
• 0.67 cup cooked macaroni (cooked according to box directions)
• extra cheese (for topping)

Steps

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).

2. 2

   Add 1 tbsp butter and 1 tsp all purpose flour to a small baking dish (approximately 5.5 by 4.5 inches).

3. 3

   Bake the butter and flour for 5-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the mixture forms a light brown roux. While the roux is cooking, boil and assemble your macaroni according to the box directions, ensuring you reserve some pasta water.

4. 4

   Remove the dish from the oven. Add the shredded cheddar cheese, pepper jack cheese, Parmesan, heavy cream, and 3 tbsp of pasta water.

5. 5

   Season the mixture with onion powder, salt, and pepper to your liking.

6. 6

   Mix well and return to the oven to bake for another 5-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the cheese has melted and all ingredients are well combined.

7. 7

   Remove the dish from the oven again, add the cooked macaroni, and mix until the pasta is fully coated in the sauce.

8. 8

   Top with additional cheese to your liking.

9. 9

   Set your oven to broil and broil for approximately 5 minutes, or until the cheese on top is bubbly and golden brown.

10. 10

    Remove from the oven, let it cool for a few minutes, and enjoy.

Notes

The author recommends using a Staub 5.5 by 4.5 inch baking dish. Pepper jack cheese is highly recommended for added flavor. This recipe is designed to be on the cheesier/goopier side.

Nutrition per serving

• main
• vegetarian
• baked
• single-serve
• thanksgiving
• comfort food
• mac and cheese