Air Fryer Mac and Cheese
This easy mac and cheese will quickly become a family favorite. The noodles are cooked perfectly, and the cream cheese adds a creaminess, while the shredded cheese gives that cheese pull you always want in a good mac and cheese.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cup dried macaroni noodles
- 1 teaspoon dried mustard
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- ½ cup water
- 4 ounces cream cheese
- 8 ounces of shredded sharp cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 360 degrees F.
- Spray the air fryer pot with nonstick cooking spray.
- Place the macaroni noodles and seasonings into the pot.
- Pour heavy cream and water over the noodles and stir to make sure all of the noodles are covered.
- Cut the cream cheese into cubes and place them on top of the macaroni noodles.
- Place one cup of cheese in the mac and cheese mixture. Stir and place the pot into the air fryer.
- Cook the mac and cheese for 15 minutes, but stop and stir it every 4-5 minutes. This helps the cream cheese and shredded cheddar cheese melt without the top becoming browned and crispy.
- At the end of the 15 minutes, place ½ cup of shredded cheese and stir it into the mac and cheese. Top the mac and cheese with the last ½ cup and place it back into the air fryer for 3-4 minutes until it is melted and bubbly.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition
Serving: 1Calories: 610kcalCarbohydrates: 19gProtein: 20gFat: 51gSaturated Fat: 31gPolyunsaturated Fat: 15gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 152mgSodium: 736mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3g
This nutrition information is based on the exact products I used in this recipe. Brands and sizes of products could alter exact nutrition and should always be calculated independently.
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