No-Egg, No-Roux Baked Mac and Cheese

Recipe by Kimmy’s Kreations

A quick, creamy baked mac and cheese that skips the traditional roux and eggs. Pasta is flavored in the cooking water with chicken bouillon, then tossed in a rich cheese‑cream sauce and finished under a hot oven for a perfect cheese pull.

MediumAmericanServes 4

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Source Video
16m
Prep
25m
Cook
10m
Cleanup
51m
Total

Cost Breakdown

Total cost:$11.02
Per serving:$2.76

Critical Success Points

  • Season the pasta water with bouillon and salt before cooking.
  • Do not add oil to the boiling water; it prevents sauce adhesion.
  • Turn off the heat before adding cheese to the cream to avoid curdling.
  • Bake only until the cheese on top is melted and bubbly (about 5 minutes at 425°F).

Safety Warnings

  • Heavy cream can cause severe burns; handle with care and keep away from children.
  • The oven and baking dish will be extremely hot; use oven mitts.

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