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The Cheesiest Cast Iron Mac N Cheese

Last updated on September 9, 2018 By The Kreative Life 15 Comments

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I’m a huge fan of mac n’cheese! I don’t mean the boxed kind. I mean the made from scratch, baked in the oven mac n’ cheese.

There’s nothing that can beat the flavor of melted cheese over soft elbow macaroni, seasoned just right.

I remember waiting in the kitchen just to be my mom’s taste-tester when she was baking a pan. I always had to get the first bite, even if it was piping hot out of the oven.

There’s not too many foods that I’m as passionate about, so over the years I’ve tried (and tasted) many variations of the recipe.

My Cheesiest Cast Iron Mac N Cheese is by far my favorite! It has just enough cheese to satisfy any cheese enthusiast and enough mac to make the kid in you smile! Enjoy!

 

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THE CHEESIEST CAST IRON MAC N CHEESE

Ingredients

  • 1 Lb. Elbow Macaroni Uncooked
  • ¾ Cup White Onion Diced
  • 1 Tbsp. Minced Garlic
  • ½ Cup Butter
  • 4 Tbsp. All Purpose Flour
  • 1 Cup Half & Half
  • 4 Cups Whole Milk
  • 1 Tsp. Salt
  • ½ Tsp. Black Pepper
  • 1 Tbsp. Chopped Basil
  • 8 Oz. Cream Cheese Softened
  • 2 Cups Sharp Cheddar Cheese Shredded
  • 1 Cup Mild Cheddar Cheese Shredded
  • 1 Cup Four Cheese Mexican Blend Shredded
  • 1 Cup Parmesan Cheese Shredded

Instructions

  1. Cook macaroni according to instructions on box and the set aside. Preheat oven to 400°. Over medium heat in a large lightly oiled cast iron skillet, brown onions and garlic. Add butter and allow to completely melt. Stir in flour until a roux forms. Stir in half & half, milk, salt, pepper, and basil. Add cream cheese. Stir in mild cheddar cheese, four cheese blend, parmesan cheese, and 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese. Mix in macaroni. Top with remaining 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese. Bake for 20 minutes. Serve while still warm.

If you like cooking in a cast iron skillet as much as I do, then you’ll love this cast iron strawberry shortcake recipe.

Cast Iron Mac and Cheese - The Kreative Life

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About The Kreative Life

Hi, I’m Kendra! I’m a Miami Blogger, a mom, a wife, and an amateur food photographer (at least I like to think so). I like to write about crafts, family, diy projects, food, blogging, and marketing tips, and a swell gal to get to know. I love to travel to any place that has warm weather, a beach, and great food!

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  1. Jasmine

    May 7, 2015 at 10:13 AM

    I love baked Mac’n Cheese 🙂
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  2. Sara

    May 7, 2015 at 1:14 PM

    My kids are mac and cheese aficionados, I know they will love your version! Thanks for sharing, can’t wait to try it.
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    • The Kreative Life

      May 14, 2015 at 12:56 AM

      You’re welcome, Sara!

      Reply
  3. Christine @ The Little Mason Jar

    May 7, 2015 at 2:37 PM

    Mac & Cheese is a favorite for Cassidy! I’ll have to try this one out. thanks for sharing 🙂
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    • The Kreative Life

      May 14, 2015 at 12:56 AM

      You’re very welcome, Christine!

      Reply
  4. Lindsay AFM

    May 7, 2015 at 8:10 PM

    Ohhh this looks ahh-mazing!!! So excited to try this out!!
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    • The Kreative Life

      May 14, 2015 at 12:55 AM

      Thank you, Lindsay!

      Reply
  5. Jaime

    May 7, 2015 at 8:19 PM

    This is the best kind of mac and cheese! My husband could eat this every day if I let him.
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    • The Kreative Life

      May 14, 2015 at 12:54 AM

      Hi, Jaime! I could eat it everyday, too!

      Reply
  6. Christina

    May 7, 2015 at 11:17 PM

    I can’t wait to try this recipe, I am pinning it to my recipe board. I love cheese- a little too much 🙂

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    • The Kreative Life

      May 14, 2015 at 12:54 AM

      Thanks for the pin, Christina!

      Reply
  7. Mindy

    May 8, 2015 at 7:21 PM

    My goodness this looks devine! I know my 2 year old and husband would devour this 🙂

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    • The Kreative Life

      May 14, 2015 at 12:54 AM

      He would love it, Mindy!

      Reply
  8. Polly

    March 13, 2019 at 12:24 PM

    Thanks! I made this yesterday and it was a HUGE hit! My hubby said it was as good as anything you can get from an restaurant. Delicious!
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  9. Janet

    April 15, 2020 at 8:30 PM

    Super and superior recipe. Thank you for posting such a wonderful comfort food. We all need comfort in 2020, to say the very least.

    Reply

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