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a top down view of skillet mac and cheese in a cast iron skillet.
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Skillet Mac and Cheese

An easy weeknight skillet mac and cheese recipe
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Diet: Vegetarian
Servings: 4
Calories: 506kcal
Author: Courtney

Ingredients

  • 12 ounces dried rotini pasta (or macaroni)
  • 3 Tablespoons butter
  • 3 Tablespoons all purpose flour
  • 2 cups milk
  • 8 ounces smoked cheddar grated
  • 1 Tablespoon dijon mustard
  • 1 Tablespoon Worchestershire sauce (optional)

breadcrumb topping

  • 1⁄4 cup breadcrumbs
  • 3 Tablespoons melted butter

Instructions

  • Put the top rack of the oven near the broiler and set to broil.
  • Bring a large pot of well salted water to a boil and cook pasta according to package directions.
  • Melt 3 tablespoon of butter in a 12 inch cast iron skillet over medium. Whisk the flour into the butter to form a roux. 
  • Slowly pour the milk into the skillet and whisk it in to mix with the roux.  When all the milk has been added, increase the heat to high and bring the sauce to a boil.  When it boils bring the heat back down to low.
  • Add the shredded cheese, mustard, Worcestershire sauce and whisk until the cheese is melted and the mixture is smooth.
  • Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and stir to coat with sauce.
  • Mix together the melted butter and breadcrumbs in a small bowl to make the breadcrumb topping.
  • Sprinkle the top of the skillet with the breadcrumb mixture and top with the reserved shredded cheese then place in the oven under the boiler.  Broil for 3-4 minutes until the cheese is melted and the breadcrumbs are toasted.

Nutrition

Calories: 506kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 40g | Saturated Fat: 25g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 117mg | Sodium: 688mg | Potassium: 280mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 1297IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 572mg | Iron: 1mg