Baked Mac and Cheese with tomatoes Tomato soup adds a twist of flavor. Top with bread crumbs and dot with remaining butter. This classic baked macaroni dish takes rich flavors from Sargento® Shredded Double Cheddar Cheese and chopped fresh tomatoes to make the ideal meal.

Ingredients of Baked Mac and Cheese with tomatoes

  1. It's 1 box of campenelle pasta or elbows..shells etc. (I love the way camponelle looks in this dish).
  2. Prepare 8 tbsp of butter.
  3. It's 2 tbsp of flour.
  4. It's 2 1/2 cup of milk.
  5. Prepare 4 oz of cream cheese (half a block).
  6. You need 2 cup of sharp cheddar.
  7. Prepare 2 cup of mild cheddar and colby blend.
  8. It's 2 of heirloom tomatoes sliced (I found them at Walmart!).
  9. You need 1 cup of panko bread crumbs.

Baked Mac and Cheese with tomatoes step by step

  1. Cook the pasta according to the box directions and drain.
  2. Melt 4 tablespoons butter, add flour stirring to make a roux..
  3. Add milk, stir until thickened..
  4. Add cream cheese, stir to melt.
  5. Add the rest of your cheese reserving about a cup for top, stir until melted.
  6. Butter a glass baking dish, add the pasta and pour over the cheese sauce. Mix well..
  7. Top with remaining cheese.
  8. Lay the sliced tomatoes over the cheese.(I sprinkled salt and pepper over the tomatoes).
  9. Melt the rest of the butter, mix in bread crums.
  10. Sprinkle over the tomatoes.
  11. Bake at 350 for about 30 minutes uncovered.

Classic baked mac and cheese is a comfort food favorite. The cheesiest sauce mixed with pasta, layered with tomatoes & cheese makes this an instant winner. Foil wrapped potatoes are loaded with cheese, peppers and bacon. Perfect side dish to any summer meal and clean up is a breeze! He BEST Homemade Mac and Cheese of your LIFE.

Get Latest Recipe : HOME