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!
Servings: 10 Servings
Calories: 779kcal
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