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    Creamy Homemade Skillet Mac and Cheese {Small Batch}

    LAST UPDATED: Nov 26, 2020 · PUBLISHED: Feb 15, 2020 · BY: Sydney · Leave a Comment

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    Bowl of mac and cheese.

    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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    Bowl of mac and cheese with cherry tomatoes.

    Skillet Mac and Cheese with Gruyere & Cheddar

    A different skillet mac and cheese for an easy afternoon lunch cooked in under 30 minutes.
    4.80 from 5 votes
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    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 15 minutes
    Total Time: 25 minutes
    Servings: 1 servings
    Calories: 983kcal
    Author:Sydney Dawes

    Ingredients

    • 1 cup dried macaroni cavatapi or elbow
    • 7-10 cherry tomatoes halfed
    • ¼ cup heavy whipping cream
    • ¼ cup milk
    • ¾ cups Gruyère grated
    • ¼ cup white cheddar
    • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • 1 tablespoon 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
    • Add the tomatoes, lower heat.
    • Add the milk, cream and cheese with 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.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1g | Calories: 983kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 37g | Fat: 76g | Saturated Fat: 43g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 28g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 219mg | Sodium: 892mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 7g

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    • Ingredients:
    • Instructions:
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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.

    Bowl of mac and cheese with cherry tomatoes.

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

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