Description
Elevate your comfort food experience with the Ultimate Ricotta Mac and Cheese! This deliciously creamy pasta dish blends traditional mac and cheese flavors with rich ricotta cheese, creating a dish that’s perfect for family dinners, potlucks, or those cozy nights in. With minimal ingredients and just 20 minutes to prepare, this recipe is not only quick but also a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. Whether enjoyed as a main course or a side dish, it’s versatile enough to accommodate your favorite add-ins like vegetables or proteins. Impress your guests and indulge in the ultimate cheesy delight that will leave everyone craving more!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz dry elbow macaroni
- 1 1/4 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 2/3 cup ricotta cheese (whole milk)
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
Instructions
- Boil 2 cups of water in a pot, then add the elbow macaroni. Cook until al dente (about 7-8 minutes). Drain using a colander.
- In a mixing bowl, combine cheddar cheese, ricotta cheese, milk, and seasonings. Whisk until smooth.
- Stir the drained pasta into the cheese mixture until evenly coated.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 17g
- Cholesterol: 50mg