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Cast Iron Skillet Mac and Cheese on a white plate
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Cast Iron Skillet Mac and Cheese

This Cast Iron Skillet Mac and Cheese is super cheesy. It's a delicious side dish that pairs well with most meals!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Servings: 10 Servings
Calories: 779kcal
Author: Wendy

Equipment

  • large pot
  • 12 inch cast iron skillet
  • medium bowl or measuring cup
  • whisk

Ingredients

  • 16 ounce elbow macaroni cooked according to the package directions
  • ½ cup unsalted butter
  • 2 teaspoons ground white pepper
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 2 eggs
  • 16 ounces sharp cheddar cheese grated
  • 1 pound deli American cheese grated

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°. Prepare a 12-inch, oven safe skillet with nonstick cooking spray.
  • In a large bowl or the pot used to cook the album macaroni, toss together in the butter and macaroni, allowing the butter to melt.
  • To the macaroni, add the salt and pepper, tossing to coat.
  • In a medium bowl or a measuring cup, whisk together the heavy cream and eggs. Add the mixture to the elbow macaroni and stir to combine.
  • Reserve one cup of cheddar cheese and American cheese to use for the topping. Add the remaining cheese to the macaroni and stir until evenly distributed.
  • Transfer macaroni to the prepared skillet. Top with the reserved cheese.
  • Bake for 35 to 45 minutes. Allow it to rest for 10 minutes prior to serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Serving | Calories: 779kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 58g | Saturated Fat: 34g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 202mg | Sodium: 1316mg | Potassium: 256mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1914IU | Vitamin C: 0.4mg | Calcium: 844mg | Iron: 1mg