Skillet Mac and Cheese

By Ellie

4 Person

55 Minutes

0 Calories

This is one of our favorite versions yet. The secret is three kinds of cheese (Cheddar, Velveeta, and whole-milk ricotta) and a generous amount of mayonnaise, which gives it a creamy texture and a slight tanginess. Then, the pasta is topped off with buttery breadcrumbs and baked in a skillet for an ooey, gooey texture and slightly crisp edges. Even though you’ll be tempted to grab a spoon as soon as it leaves the oven, be sure to let the mac and cheese stand for five to 10 minutes so it can cool to the perfect temperature.

Ingredients

2 tbsp. salted butter, melted
1 1/2 cups panko (Japanese-style breadcrumbs)
1 large egg
3/4 cup whole-milk ricotta cheese
6 tbsp. coarsely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, divided
1/2 tsp. kosher salt
1 cup mayonnaise (such as Duke’s)
6 oz. processed cheese (such as Velveeta), cubed (about 1 1/2 cups)
8 oz. sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded (about 2 cups)
2 cups whole milk
1 tbsp. finely chopped garlic (2 to 3 garlic cloves)
3 tbsp. all-purpose flour
3/4 cup chopped yellow onion (from 1 onion)
1/4 cup salted butter
12 oz. uncooked large elbow macaroni

Method

01

Prepare pasta according to package directions; set aside. Preheat oven to 350°F.
02

Melt butter in a 12-inch cast-iron skillet over medium-high. Add onion, and cook, stirring, until just beginning to brown, 4 to 5 minutes. Add flour and garlic to skillet; cook, stirring, until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes. Add milk; bring to a boil. Reduce heatto low. Gradually add Cheddar and processed cheese, whisking until melted. Remove from heat. Stir in cooked pasta, mayonnaise, salt, and 1/2 cup of the parsley.
03

Stir together ricotta and egg in a small bowl. Gently stir ricotta mixture into pasta mixture, leaving large swirls. Bake in preheated oven 10 minutes.
04

Meanwhile, stir together panko, melted butter, and remaining 2 tablespoons parsley until blended. Top pasta with panko mixture, and bake until top is lightly browned, about 10 minutes.

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01 Information

Grade easy
Serving 4 servings
Prep Time 15 Mins
Cook Time 40 Mins
Total Time 55 Mins

02 Ingredients

2 tbsp. salted butter, melted

1 1/2 cups panko (Japanese-style breadcrumbs)

1 large egg

3/4 cup whole-milk ricotta cheese

6 tbsp. coarsely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, divided

1/2 tsp. kosher salt

1 cup mayonnaise (such as Duke’s)

6 oz. processed cheese (such as Velveeta), cubed (about 1 1/2 cups)

8 oz. sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded (about 2 cups)

2 cups whole milk

1 tbsp. finely chopped garlic (2 to 3 garlic cloves)

3 tbsp. all-purpose flour

3/4 cup chopped yellow onion (from 1 onion)

1/4 cup salted butter

12 oz. uncooked large elbow macaroni

03 Method

Step 1

Prepare pasta according to package directions; set aside. Preheat oven to 350°F.

Step 2

Melt butter in a 12-inch cast-iron skillet over medium-high. Add onion, and cook, stirring, until just beginning to brown, 4 to 5 minutes. Add flour and garlic to skillet; cook, stirring, until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes. Add milk; bring to a boil. Reduce heatto low. Gradually add Cheddar and processed cheese, whisking until melted. Remove from heat. Stir in cooked pasta, mayonnaise, salt, and 1/2 cup of the parsley.

Step 3

Stir together ricotta and egg in a small bowl. Gently stir ricotta mixture into pasta mixture, leaving large swirls. Bake in preheated oven 10 minutes.

Step 4

Meanwhile, stir together panko, melted butter, and remaining 2 tablespoons parsley until blended. Top pasta with panko mixture, and bake until top is lightly browned, about 10 minutes.

04 Author