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Weeknight Mac & Cheese

A quick and easy mac and cheese.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Servings: 4 -6

Ingredients

  • 2 cups dried penne pasta
  • 1/2 t kosher salt
  • 4 T butter cut into small cubes
  • 2 cups shredded cheese preferable a sharp cheese (I used extra sharp white cheddar cheese)
  • 3/4 - 1 cup whole milk

Instructions

  • Prepare penne pasta according to packaged directions and drain.
  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  • Spray with non-stick spray or butter an 8x8 baking dish.
  • In the baking dish layer half of the cooked pasta. Sprinkle on half of the salt on the pasta. Lay half of the butter on top and 1 cup of the cheese.
  • Repeat to make another layer of the pasta, salt, butter and cheese.
  • Pour the milk into the dish. Use enough milk to fill the dish 1/3 full of milk.
  • Bake uncovered for 30 minutes.
  • Enjoy!

Notes

Recipe Source: Kevin and Amanda