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Crispy Cheese Mac and Cheese
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3.50 from 2 votes

Crispy Cheese Mac and Cheese

Mac and cheese enclosed in a full casing of crispy cheese
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time40 minutes
Total Time1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 893kcal

Ingredients

  • 12 oz evaporated milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons corn starch
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 8 ounces elbow mac
  • 4 ounces cheddar cheese
  • 4 ounces jack cheese
  • 16 slices cheddar cheese

Instructions

  • Whisk the evaporated milk with the cornstarch and salt until combined.
  • Melt the butter in a pan and whisk in the milk mixture. Bring to a simmer and it with thicken. Remove from heat
  • Cook pasta to package instructions, but about a minute or two less than it says.
  • Stir the pasta into the milk mixture right when you strain it. Then add in the cheeses. Stir to combine. The cheese will melt slightly but not all the way.
  • Preheat oven to 450
  • Line the mini ramekins with parchment paper, then line them with the slices of cheese. Use photos above for reference.
  • Pack the mac and cheese into the ramekins, then top with the last slices of cheese.
  • Place the ramekins onto a baking sheet because they will be dripping oil while baking. Bake at 450 for about 35-40 minutes until the top is very browned and the edges are starting to come away from the paper.
  • Remove from the oven and allow to cool for 5 minutes. Use a knife to make sure the cheese isnt sticking to any edges. Remove from the ramekins, then remove the paper. Plate and serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 893kcal | Carbohydrates: 58g | Protein: 43g | Fat: 54g | Saturated Fat: 32g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 161mg | Sodium: 939mg | Potassium: 483mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 1562IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 1128mg | Iron: 1mg