Joanna Gaines Mac And Cheese With Cream Cheese: Easy Comfort Food
This creamy and delicious mac and cheese recipe from Joanna Gaines is the ultimate comfort food.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces elbow macaroni
- 4 ounces cream cheese
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the macaroni according to package instructions and drain.
- In a saucepan, melt the cream cheese over medium heat.
- Add the milk, garlic powder, and onion powder. Stir until combined.
- Mix in the shredded cheddar cheese until melted and smooth.
- Combine the cheese sauce with the cooked macaroni. Stir until evenly coated.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Serve warm.
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider adding cooked bacon or breadcrumbs on top.
- This dish can easily be made in advance and reheated.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2 grams
- Sodium: 600 milligrams
- Fat: 20 grams
- Saturated Fat: 10 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 30 grams
- Fiber: 1 gram
- Protein: 12 grams
- Cholesterol: 50 milligrams
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