For an extra layer of flavor, try adding a dash of nutmeg to the cheese sauce. Feel free to experiment with different cheese combinations. Gruyere, Gouda, or Monterey Jack would all be delicious additions. If you don't have a Dutch oven, you can use any oven-safe pot or baking dish. Just be sure to adjust the baking time accordingly. For a creamier mac and cheese, use a higher ratio of heavy cream to milk.
Dutch Oven Macaroni and Cheese
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PREP TIME10 mins
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COOK TIME1 hrs 5 mins
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TOTAL TIME1 hrs 30 mins
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SERVING8 People
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VIEWS24
Elevate your comfort food game with this incredibly rich and satisfying Dutch oven mac and cheese. Creamy, cheesy, and topped with a perfectly crisp breadcrumb crust, it's a guaranteed crowd-pleaser that's surprisingly simple to make.
Ingridients
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Nutrition
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Carbohydrate46 g
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Cholesterol104 mg
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Fiber2 g
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Protein22 g
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Saturated Fat20 g
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Sodium766 mg
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Sugar3 g
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Fat33 g
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Unsaturated Fat0 g
Follow The Directions
01
Step
5 mins
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). (5 minutes)
02
Step
15 mins
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add shells and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 9 minutes. Drain and set aside. (15 minutes)
03
Step
15 mins
Heat an oven-safe Dutch oven over medium heat. Melt butter and flour in the hot pot, stirring, until blended; pour in milk and heavy cream, whisking continuously, until mixture comes to a boil. Continue to boil, stirring continuously, for 2 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-low; continue to stir until sauce thickens, about 10 minutes. (15 minutes)
04
Step
5 mins
Slowly fold in cheeses until melted and smooth. It is okay to raise the heat if you have to, just remember to keep stirring while the heat is on. Fold in cooked pasta until it is coated with cheese. (5 minutes)
05
Step
5 mins
Combine panko bread crumbs, salt, garlic salt, black pepper, onion powder, and taco seasoning in a bowl. Sprinkle macaroni mixture with just enough of the bread crumbs to coat most of the surface; you should still see some pasta underneath the bread crumbs. (5 minutes)
06
Step
45 mins
Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. Turn on the oven's broiler and continue to cook until crust is golden brown and crisp, about 3 to 5 minutes. Remove from the oven and let sit for at least 15 to 20 minutes before serving. (45 minutes)
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Elissa Vandervort
May 28, 2025This recipe is amazing! The cheese sauce is so rich and creamy, and the breadcrumb topping adds the perfect amount of crunch.
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Apr 3, 2025The taco seasoning in the breadcrumbs is a game-changer! It adds a unique and delicious twist to classic mac and cheese.