Description
A creamy and flavorful mac and cheese made with ricotta cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz elbow macaroni
- 2 cups ricotta cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook the macaroni according to package instructions.
- In a large bowl, combine ricotta, mozzarella, Parmesan, milk, butter, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Add the cooked macaroni to the cheese mixture and stir to combine.
- Transfer the mac and cheese to a greased baking dish.
- Sprinkle breadcrumbs on top.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Let it cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add cooked bacon or vegetables.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Tasty Ricotta Mac and Cheese