Easy Baked Mac-N-Cheese

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Quick way to make a really rich and creamy mac 'n cheese using alfredo sauce in place of the bechamel.

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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
40 mins
Total Time:
50 mins
Servings:
8
Yield:
1 9x13-inch baking dish

Ingredients

  • 1 pound rotini pasta

  • 1 (16 ounce) jar Alfredo sauce

  • ¾ pound shredded Cheddar cheese

  • ¼ cup bread crumbs, or more to taste

  • 2 tablespoons shredded Cheddar cheese, or more to taste

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

  2. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; cook the rotini at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes; drain pasta and return to pot. Stir Alfredo sauce and 3/4 pound Cheddar cheese into pasta until cheese begins to melt. Pour pasta mixture into a 9x13-inch baking dish; top with bread crumbs and 2 tablespoons Cheddar cheese.

  3. Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is melted and bread crumbs are golden brown, about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

569 Calories
32g Fat
48g Carbs
22g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 569
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 32g 41%
Saturated Fat 16g 80%
Cholesterol 70mg 23%
Sodium 855mg 37%
Total Carbohydrate 48g 17%
Dietary Fiber 2g 7%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 22g 43%
Calcium 340mg 26%
Iron 2mg 13%
Potassium 177mg 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.