Tik Tok Mac and Cheese

This Tik Tok mac and cheese recipe will change the way you make the classic comfort food. No boiling needed as it all cooks together in one baking dish!

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Course: Main Dishes

Cuisine: American

Keyword: tik tok mac and cheese

Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 45

Total Time: 50

Servings:

Calories: 1014kcal

Author: Louisa

Equipment

Ingredients

1 lb elbow macaroni pasta
16 oz American cheese
3 cups heavy cream
1 cup water
4 tbsp unsalted butter
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp ground black pepper
2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded

Instructions

Gather all the ingredients for the viral TikTok mac and cheese.
Preheat the oven to 375°F.
Place the block of cheese in the center of a 9×13-inch baking pan, then pour the elbow pasta around it.
Pour the heavy cream over the pasta, making sure your elbows are covered.
Add the water, salt, and pepper. Then, put a tablespoon of butter in each corner of the baking dish.
Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 45 minutes.
Remove the foil.
Add half of the shredded cheddar cheese and stir. Add the remaining cheese and continue stirring until the cheese melts and everything comes together.

Notes

For a silky-smooth sauce, skip the pre-shredded cheese and shred it yourself! The extra ingredients in pre-shredded cheese can make the sauce grainy.
Make sure every noodle gets coated with the heavy cream. You can also push any noodles that are sticking out down into the cream.
Add a satisfying, crunchy contrast to this viral, creamy macaroni and cheese! Serve it with crushed Ritz crackers, bacon bits, buttered Panko bread crumbs, or fried onions on top.

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