Description
If you’re craving a hassle-free dinner that delivers on every creamy, cheesy bite, this Creamy No Boil Mac & Cheese is your new best friend. It skips the stovetop entirely—just mix, pour, and bake! The elbow macaroni cooks right in the sauce, soaking up layers of cheddar, mozzarella, and silky cream. This easy recipe is perfect for weeknights, potlucks, or cozy weekends when all you want is hearty comfort. It’s the ultimate in easy recipes, dinner ideas, and comfort food magic—no boiling required.
Ingredients
2 cups elbow macaroni
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
2 cups milk
1 cup heavy cream
4 tablespoons butter, melted
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon paprika
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
2. In a large bowl, whisk milk, heavy cream, melted butter, cream cheese, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika until smooth.
3. Pour uncooked macaroni into baking dish and add liquid mixture.
4. Mix in half the shredded cheddar and mozzarella, stir gently.
5. Cover tightly with foil and bake for 35 minutes.
6. Remove foil, sprinkle remaining cheese, and bake uncovered for 10–15 minutes until golden and bubbly.
7. Let rest 5–10 minutes before serving.
Notes
For extra flavor, try mixing in crispy bacon or caramelized onions before baking.
Letting it rest after baking ensures the sauce thickens for the perfect creamy bite.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 510
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 570mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 17g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: mac and cheese, no boil, baked pasta, easy dinner, comfort food