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Makes 6 to 8 servings
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Makes 6 to 8 servings
We upgraded our creamy macaroni and cheese with an irresistible butter-crumb topping
Nutritional information per serving (based on 8 servings):Calories 571 (54% from fat)
carb. 44g
pro. 23g
fat 34g
sat. fat 19g chol. 101mg
sod. 688mg
calc. 507mg
fiber 2g
carb. 44g
pro. 23g
fat 34g
sat. fat 19g chol. 101mg
sod. 688mg
calc. 507mg
fiber 2g
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cold
- 1 cup butter crackers such as Ritz®, crushed (about 24 crackers)
- 3 cups dried macaroni
- 2 cups water
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 cups milk (whole or reduced fat)
- 2 cups shredded Cheddar
- 2 cups shredded Monterey Jack
- 8-ounces (1 standard package) cream cheese, cold, cut into 8 pieces
- Pinch freshly ground black pepper
Preparation
- Put the butter in a small microwaveable measuring cup or bowl. Place in the Cuisinart® 3-in-1 Microwave AirFryer Oven and select theMelt/Soften microwave preset A-3 to melt the butter. Press Start. Carefully remove from the oven. Mix the melted butter and crushed crackers together in a small bowl. Reserve.
- Put the pasta, water and salt into a large (2-quart), microwave- and oven-safe casserole dish, cover, and place in the Cuisinart® 3-in-1Microwave AirFryer Oven. Select Microwave, set the time and power level for 8 minutes on High (10P), and press Start. Pasta should be slightly undercooked.
- Stir in the remaining ingredients, except for the crumb topping; cover and return to the oven. Select Microwave and set the time and power level for 4 minutes on High (PL10). Repeat with an additional 4 minutes on High (PL10). Carefully remove and stir well.
- Evenly sprinkle the reserved crumb topping over the top. Place in the Cuisinart® 3-in-1 Microwave AirFryer Oven. Select Oven/AirFry, set the temperature and time to 325°F for 10 minutes, and press Start. Macaroni and cheese is done when bubbly and topping is golden brown.
- Carefully remove and let rest for 10 minutes. Serve warm.