Sheet Pan Mac & Cheese

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4.3

9 reviews
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  • Prep Time

    40 mins

  • Cook Time

    40 mins

  • Total Time

    1 hr 15 mins

  • Servings

    8

  • Course

    Side Dish

  • Cuisine

    American

Sheet Pan Mac & Cheese

This sheet pan mac and cheese is such a hit! Each bite is super creamy and cheese but complete with the crunchiest cracker topping. It's fabulous and feeds a big crowd!

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Ingredients

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  • 1 pound elbow or italian macaroni
  • ¼ cup butter
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ cups heavy cream
  • 3 cups whole milk
  • kosher salt and pepper
  • pinch of freshly ground nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 12 ounces fontina cheese, freshly grated
  • 8 ounces Havarti cheese, freshly grated
  • 8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, freshly grated
  • 8 ounces Gruyere cheese, freshly grated
  • 1 cup crushed Ritz crackers
  • ½ cup seasoned bread crumbs
  • fresh chives, for topping
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Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a half sheet pan with nonstick spray.
  2. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta according to the package directions. When done, drain and spread the pasta out on the sheet pan.
  3. While the pasta cooks, start to make the cheese sauce. Melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. When melted, whisk in the flour to create a roux. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes, until the mixture is golden in color and fragrant.
  4. Slowly stream in the milk while whisking. Do this slowly so it thickens as you go. Steam in the heavy cream too.
  5. Add in a pinch of salt and pepper, the nutmeg dijon. Whisk well. Continue to cook for 5 more minutes until the sauce thickens.
  6. Reduce the heat to low. Add about three quarters of all the cheese (save the rest for the topping) - one handful at a time - stirring until each melts before adding more. This is a process but keep the heat on low and stir until the cheese melts and you have a silky sauce.
  7. Once done, pour the sauce over the pasta on the sheet pan. Mix until combined well. Top with the remaining cheeses, sprinkling all over the top.
  8. Sprinkle with the breadcrumbs. Sprinkle with the crushed crackers.
  9. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the top is golden and crunchy and the cheese is bubbly. Serve!
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