Description
A comforting Baked Feta Mac and Cheese combining tangy feta and melty cheddar, baked into creamy pasta for a delightful weeknight meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 300 g uncooked macaroni
- 650 ml milk (full fat or semi-skimmed)
- 100 g grated cheddar cheese
- 1 tsp minced garlic
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 200 g block of feta cheese
- 1/2 tsp dried mixed herbs
- Salt to taste
- 1 large handful fresh spinach, roughly chopped (optional)
- Approximately 8 cherry tomatoes, halved (optional)
- A handful of frozen peas (optional)
- 25–50 g grated Parmesan (optional)
- Drizzle of olive oil (optional)
- Toasted breadcrumbs (optional)
- Red pepper flakes (optional)
- Cooked shredded chicken (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 190°C (375°F) and prepare a baking dish.
- Combine macaroni, milk, cheddar, garlic, and pepper in the dish without pre-cooking the pasta.
- Place the feta block in the center of the pasta mixture and sprinkle with herbs.
- Bake uncovered for about 30 minutes until bubbling and lightly golden.
- Break up the feta and stir into the pasta once out of the oven.
- Add spinach and tomatoes, stirring them in before returning to the oven for another 10 minutes.
- Finish baking with optional toppings like Parmesan or breadcrumbs for the last 10 minutes.
- Rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
This dish is customizable; feel free to add extra veggies or proteins based on your preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 51g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: baked feta mac and cheese, creamy pasta, comfort food, easy weeknight meal