Easy Pleasy Mac N Cheesy - US Navy Style
Easy Pleasy Mac N Cheesy - US Navy Style bakes up rich and velvety, with mild, melty cheese folded into tender macaroni and finished with a buttery cracker crunch. Inspired by galley fare, it’s hearty, nostalgic, and perfect for family dinners or potlucks when you want guaranteed comfort and a golden, crisp topping.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook50 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease an 8x8-inch baking dish.
- 2
Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring it to a rolling boil over high heat.
- 3
When the water boils, stir in the macaroni and return it to a boil.
- 4
Cook the pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until cooked through but still slightly firm, about 8 minutes.
- 5
Drain well in a colander set in the sink.
- 6
Transfer the macaroni to a large bowl and stir in the processed cheese cubes, Cheddar cheese soup, sour cream, Parmesan cheese, milk, salt, and black pepper.
- 7
Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish.
- 8
Mix the cracker crumbs with the butter and sprinkle over the casserole.
- 9
Cover the casserole with aluminum foil.
- 10
Bake in the preheated oven until bubbling, about 30 minutes.
- 11
Remove the foil and bake until the crumbs are golden brown, 5 to 10 more minutes.
- Calories 521.62 kcal High
- Protein 19.11 g Good Source
- Carbs 46.27 g Moderate
- Total Fat 27.69 g High
- Saturated Fat 16.42 g High
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 83.01 mg High
- Sodium 784.11 mg High
- Fiber 1.35 g Low Source
- Sugar 3.87 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 0.4 g Low Source
- Calcium 399.93 mg Good Source
- Iron 1.92 mg Moderate
- Potassium 193.84 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 169.38 mcg_rae Moderate
- Vitamin C 0.0 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 0.23 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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