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No-Boil Cheddar Mac & Cheese

This creamy baked mac & cheese recipe is an everyday family favorite. It's a classic mac & cheese made with only 10 minutes of hands-on prep. Just stir Campbell’s Condensed Cheddar Cheese Soup, milk, shredded cheddar cheese and uncooked elbow macaroni in a baking dish, cover and bake! Right out of the oven, you've got perfect creamy, cheesy comfort food. You can easily customize it by adding seasonings like smoked paprika or cayenne pepper to suit your taste. This recipe makes a large batch that's great as leftovers, or you can halve the ingredients for a smaller portion. If you've ever wondered how to make a delicious mac & cheese without boiling pasta separately, this recipe is for you!

Serves 6
Ready in 60 mins
Prep time 10 mins
Cooking time 50 mins
463 calories per serving

Ingredients

> 2 (10.5 oz) cans Campbell's ® Condensed Cheddar Cheese Soup
> 3 cups 2% milk
> 8 oz uncooked elbow macaroni (about 2 cups)
> 1 1/2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese (about 8 ounces)
> 1/2 tsp cracked black pepper
> 1/2 cup plain panko bread crumbs
> 2 tbsp butter, melted

Steps

1
Heat the oven to 350°F. Spoon the soup into a 13x9x2-inch baking dish. Gradually whisk in the milk. Stir in the uncooked elbows, the cheese and pepper. Cover the baking dish tightly with foil.
2
Bake, on the middle oven rack, for 50 minutes or until the elbows are tender. Uncover and stir well. Increase the oven temperature to 400°F. Mix the panko and butter in a small bowl. Sprinkle the panko mixture on top.
3
Bake, on the upper oven rack, for 5 minutes or until the panko mixture is golden brown (or, if your baking dish is broiler-safe, you can broil for 2-3 minutes until the topping is golden and crispy). Let stand for 5 minutes before serving. Note, the stand time is important because the mac & cheese will be very hot and saucy, and it needs a few minutes to settle and thicken.

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Tips

For "no-boil" bake recipes, use a 13x9x2-inch baking dish or any dish that holds about 3 quarts and is 2 inches deep. Alternate shapes like round or oval are fine, but may need extra baking time.

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