Mouthwatering Mac-n-Cheese Bowls

By pjones-2

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup store-bought or 3/4 cup homemade breadcrumbs
• 1 pound grated white cheddar cheese (4 cups)
• Salt and pepper
• 8 ounces elbow macaroni
• 1 1/4 cups whole milk
• 8 ounces cream cheese

Preparation

Step 1

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Butter four 14-ounce ovenproof dishes. In a small bowl, toss 1 tablespoon melted butter with breadcrumbs and 1/4 cup cheddar.

2. In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook macaroni until al dente, according to package instructions; drain.

3. In a large saucepan over medium heat, bring milk to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low; add cream cheese, cut into cubes, stir until melted, 2 minutes. Gradually stir in remaining cheddar until melted, 5 minutes. Add cooked pasta, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon pepper; toss to combine.

4. Divide the mixture among prepared dishes. Bake until bubbling, 10 minutes. Remove from the oven; sprinkle with the breadcrumb mixture. Bake until golden, 10 minutes more.