Skillet-baked mac and cheese, anyone? Raise your hand if you have a family that adores mac and cheese. I do, and we all love when the temperature goes down in Miami: because I can bake mac and cheese at least once a week! And this week, the star is this cast-iron skillet-baked mac and cheese with crunchy breadcrumbs and Parmesan cheese on top!
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Four reasons you’ll love this mac ‘n cheese
Four things make this dish irresistible.
First, this mac and cheese is super creamy. I make it with milk and creamy NESTLÉ® Media Crema, a staple in my kitchen forever. Because of that, there is no need for a bechamel sauce, resulting in a casserole rich in flavor and texture.
Second, it’s made with three cheese varieties: American Cheddar cheese, Iris sharp Cheddar cheese, and Parmesan cheese, for a total of six cheese cups. That’s a lot of cheese, and the reason this dish is so delicious and comforting.
Third, it has a special kick of flavor: a teaspoon of NESTLÉ® MAGGI® granulated chicken bouillon. Yes, chicken bouillon instead of salt for an extra layer of flavor, a je ne sais quois that everybody loves.
Last but not least, it’s covered with a crunchy topping made of toasted breadcrumbs and Parmesan cheese.
The perfect Thanksgiving side dish
This mac and cheese is so rich, dense, creamy, and cheesy that it can be served as a side dish for your Thanksgiving meal. But it’s so easy to make that it can be a complete meal for those cold nights during the fall and winter seasons.
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How to make cast-iron skillet-baked mac and cheese
To make this recipe you’ll need:
- 1 package pasta shells
- 2 cups milk
- 2 cans NESTLÉ® Media Crema
- 1 teaspoon NESTLÉ® MAGGI® Granulated Chicken Bouillon
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 3 cups American Cheddar cheese, shredded
- 2 cups Irish sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated and divided
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ¾ cup breadcrumbs
Cast-iron skillet-baked mac and cheese Recipe
Following is a printable version of my mac and cheese baked-in cast-iron skillet recipe. I hope you like it as much as we do. Thank you for subscribing to my Youtube channel.
Cast-Iron Skillet-Baked Mac and Cheese
Ingredients
- 1 package pasta shells
- 2 cups milk
- 2 cans NESTLÉ® Media Crema
- 1 teaspoon NESTLÉ® MAGGI® Granulated Chicken Bouillon
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 3 cups American Cheddar cheese shredded
- 2 cups Irish sharp Cheddar cheese shredded
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese grated and divided
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ¾ cup breadcrumbs
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400F.
- Cook the pasta following the package directions, but drain it 2 minutes before it’s done. Reserve.
- In a skillet at medium heat add the olive oil and the breadcrumbs. Stir and toast, stirring constantly until the breadcrumbs begin to turn golden, about 5 minutes. Reserve.
- In a pot, at medium heat, add the Media Crema, Maggi chicken bouillon, and paprika and stir well to combine all the ingredients.
- Add milk and stir.
- Add the American and Irish Cheddar Cheese and half of the Parmesan Cheese. Cook stirring constantly until the cheese is melted, about 8 minutes. Turn off the heat.
- Add the pasta to the cheese sauce and stir.
- In a bowl mix the toasted breadcrumbs with the rest of the Parmesan cheese.
- Pour the mac and cheese into a cast-iron skillet and sprinkle it with the breadcrumbs and Parmesan mixture.
- Bake for 15 minutes.
- Put the oven on broil and broil for 3 minutes.
- Serve hot.
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This macaroni and cheese was delicious! A great adult version! Will definitely make this recipe again! Thanks for the share!
Thank you, Ann.
I made this recipe yesterday and my whole family loved it! So easy to prep and so delicious!
Thank you, Veronika!
omgosh This looks phenomenal! And no bechamel?! Genius! Definitely perfect any night of the week!
Thank you, Lori.
My mouth is watering! What a delicious and comforting meal for the winter…nothing beats homemade mac n cheese!
I couldn’t agree more, Tammy.
Oh wow, this is one of the most unique mac and cheese recipes that I’ve seen lately. Fantastic and easy-to-follow instructions, too!
Thank you, Elaine.
I made this for dinner last night and it was a huge success. Thanks for an easy and delicious recipe!
Thank you, Chef. Your words mean the world to me.
This is SO good! Everyone loved it and kept getting seconds. GREAT RECIPE!
Thank you, Mindy.
Skillet mac just makes life better, lol! This version looks so creamy and simple….not dried out like some others I’ve made 😉 Weeknight rotation recipe for sure!!
Hahahahaha! Thank you, Jessica.
I love mac and cheese cooked any way but I think this is my new favorite! I’ll be making this as a side for the holidays, can’t wait!
This mac n’ cheese is the GOAT!
I loved the use of sharp Irish cheese and media crema in this mac and cheese recipe. It really gave it tang and creaminess!
Thank you, chef!
Mac and cheese is my daughter favorite dish! Thank my dear for this wonderful recipe
Thank you for stopping by!
I loved this Cast-Iron Skillet-Baked Mac and Cheese recipe. I’m going to save it and make it for my girls. They are going to love it too because they are mac and cheese fans. Thanks for sharing. I love your recipes.
Awww thank you Faby!
Acá todas las semanas hacemos mac and chesse mis hijos son fan! Me encanta todos los platos que compartes
Gracias Diana!
I know some people who are going to love me when I prepare this recipe for them: my children. Great recipe: Skillet-Baked Mac and Cheese! Saved.
Thank you Ross. My kiddos call them THE mac and cheese!
Wow what an amazing and easy recipe! For sure the best Mac and Cheese ever! Can’t wait to try it!! Thanks for share it Enri!
Thank you for stopping by, Gaby.
I love this recipe for baked mac and cheese and my favorite part is that crunchy topping! Tomorrow will be perfect for this recipe.
That crunchy topping is a must! Thanks for stopping by More.
This is a delicious dish and could be a Christmas side dish. Thanks to your recipe Enri this mac and cheese seems to be so easy to make
Thank you María José.
It looks as delicious as all your recipes. I’ll save this baked mac and cheese recipe to make at home. Thank you dear Enri for sharing♥
Thank you Yasma!
I love, love, love baked mac n cheese!! And this cast iron skillet baked mac and cheese looks like the ultimate comfort food:)). My son would lick the skillet when he’s done eating!! Thank you Enri for another delicious recipe:)
Hahahahaha mine too! They love this dish so much!
Well, I am the first to raise my hand to tell you that we eat mac and cheese in my house, everyone loves it, I think it’s their favorite food, I love your recipes because you make everything practical and easy, a hug.
Awwww thank you, Mónica…
Como me gustan los macarrones con queso horneados en sarten de hierro fundido, quedan buenisimos, no me extraña que a tu hijo le encante. Por cierto tenemos la misma sarten.
Hahahaha A mí me encanta cocinar en sartenes de hierro!
Uffffff que fácil y que delicia!!! Pondré a toda la familia a verlo para que solucionen una cena sin mamá
Gracias Enriqueta
Hahahahahaha! Me gustó esa Jasssss!
Ay Enri! Eso se ve más bueno que buenín! Tendré que hacerlo! Y pronto porque se me antoja un montón
Para luego es tarde querida Leti. Para los señores, esto es una maravilla!