It’s a baked mac and cheese recipe that requires minimal effort but delivers big on flavor and cheesiness! Think about your favorite mac and cheese recipe but in baked macaroni and cheese form. I even tossed in some broccoli because I am a fan of a little veggie in my macaroni. If you’re a purist, feel free to leave it out. 🤗 If you’re looking for more macaroni and cheese recipes, you’ll be sure to love this butternut squash mac and cheese and this Instant Pot Mac and Cheese!
You’ll love this recipe because…
You can forget about boiling the noodles You mix the dry macaroni with the cheese sauce and broccoli and bake, that’s it! It’s ultra cheesy It will remind you of your childhood You’ll only need 10 basic ingredients It’s simple to prepare and makes great leftovers!
You can scroll down to the recipe card for the full list of ingredients and measurements.
Cheese: a mix of Velveeta and medium cheddar for the best results. (Do not use extra sharp cheese because it won’t melt properly. Other cheeses you can use are mozzarella, Monterey Jack and Fontina) Elbow noodles: You can use any small pasta shape you prefer, even gluten free pasta work! Broccoli: As much as we love broccoli in this dish, feel free to leave it out or add in fresh spinach (fold it into the mac after it is baked)
