30-Minute Sheet Pan Mac and Cheese: Creamy, Crispy Perfection
A simple and delicious one-pan mac and cheese recipe that bakes to perfection.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Total Time: 30 mins
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz elbow macaroni
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup milk
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp paprika
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook macaroni according to package instructions, then drain.
- In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour, salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Gradually whisk in milk until smooth. Cook until slightly thickened.
- Add shredded cheese and stir until melted.
- Combine cheese sauce with cooked macaroni.
- Spread mixture on a greased sheet pan.
- Bake for 20 minutes or until golden and bubbly.
Notes
- Use freshly grated cheese for best melting.
- Add breadcrumbs for extra crunch if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 55mg