Dinner, Lunch, Side Dishes
Baked Macaroni and Cheese
Recipe by Kenzie Swanhart
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Ninja® Foodi™ 10-in-1 XL Pro Air Fry Oven
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Total time: 1h 15 mins
- Skill Easy
- Serves 8 people
Baked Macaroni and Cheese
Creamy and delicious!
TIP: Be sure to cook the pasta per the directions on the box.
Utensils required
Allergies
Tip: Allergy Advice
This dish contains the following allergens: Dairy, Wheat
Ingredients
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1/2 teaspoon dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 pinch cayenne pepper
- to taste Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 pound elbow macaroni cooked using box directions
- 8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 8 ounces mozzarella cheese, shredded, divided
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Cooking oil spray
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
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Method
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Step 1
In a blender or food processor, combine the cottage cheese, milk, Dijon and dry mustards, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth.
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Step 2
In a large bowl, combine the cottage cheese mixture, elbow macaroni, cheddar, half of the mozzarella, and the Parmesan until well mixed.
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Step 3
Coat the casserole dish with cooking spray. Arrange the pasta mixture in the dish. Cover tightly with foil.
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Step 4
Install a wire rack on Level 4. Select BAKE, set the temperature to 375°F, and set the time to 60 minutes. Press START/STOP to begin preheating.
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Step 5
When the unit has preheated, place the casserole dish on the wire rack. Close the oven door to begin cooking.
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Step 6
When the unit has preheated, place the casserole dish on the wire rack. Close the oven door to begin cooking.
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Step 7
Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the panko with the melted butter and the remaining half of the mozzarella.
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Step 8
After 30 minutes, remove the casserole dish from the oven and remove the foil. Stir gently and spread the bread crumb mixture evenly on top.
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Step 9
Return the casserole dish to the oven and continue cooking for the remaining 30 minutes, or until golden brown.
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Step 10
When cooking is complete, let the macaroni and cheese cool for 10 minutes before serving.
