Creamy Homemade Skillet Mac and Cheese {Small Batch}

A chalet-style homemade Skillet Mac and Cheese recipe is made with a combination of Gruyere and White Cheddar Cheeses for a tasty and velvety cheese sauce. Truly an easy comfort food meal any time of the year. 

Variations of this recipe include adding sauteed onion, or broccoli. Also, for a meaty version toss in a few meatballs, or go minimal with just the mac and cheese.   

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• What is Cavatappi pasta?

Don't skip the light browning of the noodles, it does make a difference in the flavor.

Macaroni with a texture like Penne or Cavatappi will give you the maximum cheesy yum with every forkful. This is classic comfort food just enough for two people.

If you really want to Carb load, serve with a hunk of fresh french baguette or skillet cornbread

Ingredients:

What you need:

• dried macaroni (cavatappi or elbow)
• cherry tomatoes
• heavy whipping cream
• milk
• Gruyère cheese
• white cheddar cheese
• olive oil
• butter
• salt and pepper

Instructions:

• Prepare the macaroni noodles according to package instructions.
• Over a medium-low heat In a large skillet heat the olive oil and butter.
• Drain the macaroni (do not rinse) and transfer to the skillet lightly fry until golden brown, about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Don't ski[ this step becasue it's the secret to a chalet-style mac and cheese.
• Stir in the tomatoes, lower heat.
• Add the milk, cream, and cheese into the macaroni and mix until well combined, continue cooking and stirring until sauce thickens, about 7 minutes.
• Serve immediately and season to taste and serve.

Super easy and taste so creamy and delicious!

Cooking Time:

Ready in under 30 minutes.

What is Cavatappi pasta?

Cavatappi means corkscrew in Italian. It has ridges (rigati in Italian) on the surface. Cavatappi is a thick, hollow pasta and made without using eggs.

For another great cheesy pasta meal try my Cacio de Pepe recipe.