Overnight Macaroni Casserole

Indulge in the creamy, cheesy comfort of an Overnight Macaroni Casserole—your new go-to for make-ahead family meals or potluck perfection. This easy recipe combines tender elbow macaroni with a rich blend of milk, heavy cream, and softened cream cheese, all infused with the smoky flavor of crumbled bacon and a medley of savory seasonings. Topped with gooey melted cheddar, it’s prepped the night before to allow the flavors to meld beautifully, making dinner effortless on busy days. Simply bake until golden and bubbly, and garnish with fresh parsley for a dish that’s as visually stunning as it is delicious. Perfectly satisfying and packed with flavor, this overnight casserole is comfort food done right!

Nutriscore Rating: 56/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 300 grams Elbow macaroni
• 200 grams Shredded cheddar cheese
• 100 grams Cream cheese, softened
• 480 milliliters Milk
• 240 milliliters Heavy cream
• 100 grams Cooked, crumbled bacon
• 2 large Eggs
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Onion powder
• 2 tablespoons Parsley, chopped (optional garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Cook the elbow macaroni in a large pot of salted boiling water for 2 minutes less than the recommended cooking time on the package. Drain well and set aside.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the milk, heavy cream, eggs, cream cheese, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder until well combined.

Step 3

Add the cooked macaroni to the bowl and stir until the pasta is fully coated in the mixture.

Step 4

Fold in half of the shredded cheddar cheese and all of the crumbled bacon.

Step 5

Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish and pour the macaroni mixture into the dish, spreading it out evenly.

Step 6

Sprinkle the remaining shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top.

Step 7

Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and refrigerate overnight (or at least 8 hours) to allow the flavors to meld and the pasta to fully absorb the liquid.

Step 8

When ready to bake, preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

Step 9

Bake the casserole, covered, for 30 minutes. Then, remove the foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the top is golden and bubbly.

Step 10

Remove from the oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Step 11

Garnish with chopped parsley, if desired, before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1444.6 grams (1444.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3527

Total Fat 204.70g	262%
Saturated Fat 121.20g	606%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.30g
Cholesterol 982mg	327%
Sodium 4387mg	191%
Total Carbohydrate 269.60g	98%
Dietary Fiber 11.20g	40%
Total Sugars 38.80g
Protein 128.60g	257%

Vitamin D 300IU	1499%
Calcium 2214mg	170%
Iron 13mg	73%
Potassium 1043mg	22%

*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: 53.6%

Protein: 15.0%

Carbs: 31.4%