Thanksgiving Mac & Cheese Bake
Papaya Express
Bring cozy holiday comfort straight to your table with our Thanksgiving Mac & Cheese Bake. This easy, festive recipe turns simple ingredients into a rich, creamy macaroni dish topped with a golden, buttery breadcrumb crust. Perfect as a quick side for Thanksgiving dinner or a delicious stand-alone meal.
Ingredients
- 1 lb. Elbow Macaroni
- Cheese blend
- 1 Can Evaporated Milk
- 4 tbsp butter
- 4 tbsp flour
- ½ cup cream cheese (optional — makes it extra creamy)
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp paprika
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
Directions
Cook macaroni until al dente. Drain and set aside.
In a pot, melt butter. Add flour and whisk for 1 minute.
Slowly pour in milk while whisking until smooth and thick
Season with Salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder.
Pour sauce over the macaroni and mix.
Transfer to a baking dish, top with extra cheese or breadcrumbs, and bake at 350°F for 20–25 min.
Add the whole pre-blended cheese bag. Dump it all in and stir until fully melted and smooth.
