Baked Mac — Creamy & Crispy
Cavatappi tossed with melted cheddar, mozzarella, and cream cheese, then baked until the top crisps up. Ready in under 20 minutes — comfort food that actually happens on a weeknight.
- Total time
- 18 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 742
- Protein
- 32g
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Ingredients
- 1 lb cavatappi pasta
- 2 cups cheddar block, shredded
- 1.5 cups mozzarella, shredded
- 4 oz cream cheese, cut into small pieces
- 2 tbsp butter
Instructions
- 1
Boil cavatappi in salted water until al dente, then drain and return to the pot.
- 2
Add cream cheese and butter to the hot pasta, stirring until melted and creamy.
- 3
Fold in cheddar and mozzarella until fully combined and no dry pasta shows.
- 4
Transfer to a buttered 9x13 baking dish, spreading evenly across the bottom.
- 5
Bake at 375°F for 8–10 minutes until the top is golden and edges bubble slightly.
- 6
Let rest 2 minutes, then serve hot.
Tools you’ll need
- large pot
- colander
- 9x13 inch baking dish
- oven
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