Easy No Boil Macaroni Cheese

Creamy, comforting, and incredibly simple, this Easy No Boil Macaroni Cheese recipe is a game-changer for busy weeknights or fuss-free dinners. Skip the hassle of pre-boiling pasta—this dish combines uncooked elbow macaroni with a luscious blend of sharp cheddar, Parmesan, and cream cheese, all baked to gooey perfection in a rich mix of milk, cream, and butter. With just 10 minutes of prep time and no stovetop required, this oven-baked macaroni and cheese delivers maximum flavor with minimal effort. A crispy panko breadcrumb topping adds a delightful crunch, and the warm, cheesy sauce thickens beautifully as it bakes. Perfect for quick family meals or as a crowd-pleasing side dish, this recipe is the ultimate in cheesy, no-stress comfort food!

Nutriscore Rating: 50/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 cups Elbow macaroni (uncooked)
• 2 cups Sharp cheddar cheese (shredded)
• 2 cups Whole milk
• 1 cup Heavy cream
• 4 tablespoons Butter (unsalted, melted)
• 4 ounces Cream cheese (softened)
• 1 cup Parmesan cheese (grated)
• 0.5 teaspoons Paprika
• 0.5 teaspoons Ground mustard
• 1 teaspoons Salt
• 0.5 teaspoons Black pepper
• 1 cup Water
• 0.5 cup Panko breadcrumbs (optional)
• 1 tablespoon Olive oil or additional melted butter (optional, for breadcrumbs)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with butter or non-stick spray.

Step 2

In the greased baking dish, combine the uncooked elbow macaroni, shredded cheddar cheese, grated Parmesan, salt, pepper, paprika, and ground mustard. Mix well to evenly distribute the seasonings.

Step 3

In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the milk, heavy cream, melted butter, and softened cream cheese until smooth. It’s okay if there are small lumps of cream cheese—they will melt during baking.

Step 4

Pour the liquid mixture evenly over the macaroni and cheese mixture in the baking dish. Gently stir to ensure the liquid reaches the bottom of the dish.

Step 5

Add 1 cup of water to the baking dish and carefully stir again to incorporate it. Make sure all the pasta is covered in liquid.

Step 6

If using, toss the panko breadcrumbs with olive oil or melted butter in a small bowl, then sprinkle the breadcrumbs evenly on top of the macaroni mixture.

Step 7

Cover the baking dish tightly with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes.

Step 8

After 30 minutes, remove the foil and give the macaroni a gentle stir to make sure everything is cooking evenly. Leave the foil off and bake for another 15 minutes, or until the top is golden and the pasta is tender.

Step 9

Remove the dish from the oven and let it rest for 5-10 minutes before serving. This helps the cheese sauce thicken.

Step 10

Serve warm, garnished with additional grated Parmesan or a sprinkle of fresh parsley, if desired. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1903.2 grams (1903.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4969

Total Fat 339.70g	436%
Saturated Fat 204.20g	1021%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.50g
Cholesterol 980mg	327%
Sodium 8458mg	368%
Total Carbohydrate 260.40g	95%
Dietary Fiber 9.90g	35%
Total Sugars 35.70g
Protein 207.10g	414%

Vitamin D 263IU	1314%
Calcium 5032mg	387%
Iron 7mg	36%
Potassium 1706mg	36%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 62.0%

Protein: 16.8%

Carbs: 21.1%