Description
No Bake Stovetop Mac and Cheese with Crispy Panko is the ultimate comfort food, delivering creamy, cheesy goodness topped with a satisfying crunch. This easy stovetop recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or cozy gatherings, transforming simple ingredients into a gourmet experience that everyone will love. With just a few steps, you can whip up this delightful dish that’s sure to please both kids and adults alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups elbow macaroni
- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook macaroni in salted boiling water until al dente (about 8 minutes). Drain and set aside.
- In the same pot, melt butter over medium heat.
- Gradually add milk while stirring, then add shredded cheddar, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Stir until smooth.
- Mix in cooked macaroni until fully coated in the cheese sauce.
- Combine panko breadcrumbs with melted butter in a small bowl.
- Serve mac and cheese in bowls topped generously with crispy panko mixture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 55mg