Air-Fryer Mac and Cheese

Contributed By: Parker

Ingredients:

2-1/2 cups whole milk
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon ground mustard
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1-1/2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
4 ounces cream cheese, cubed
2 tablespoons butter, cubed
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided

Method:

1Preheat air-fryer to 360°. Grease an 8-inch metal cake pan. Add milk, salt, pepper, garlic powder, mustard and nutmeg; stir until combined. Mix in macaroni, cream cheese, butter and 1-1/2 cups shredded cheese.
2Place pan in air fryer basket; bake 25 minutes, stirring halfway through. Top with remaining 1/2 cup shredded cheese; bake until top is melted and bubbly, about 5 minutes longer.

Helpful Hints:

Total Time
Prep: 15 Min. Cook: 30 Min.
Air fryers aren't meant for boiling pasta, but this air-fryer mac and cheese is still a winner. The trick is to cook your pasta conventionally and then use your air fryer to heat and brown the mac and cheese.
Nutrition Facts
3/4 cup: 287 calories, 20g fat (12g saturated fat), 58mg cholesterol, 433mg sodium, 16g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 1g fiber), 12g protein.

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