Dutch Oven Macaroni and Cheese
Make a comforting macaroni and cheese in a Dutch oven. It's a great main or side dish that people will enjoy.
The pasta is cooked, then mixed with a cheese sauce and topped with bread crumbs. It's baked in the oven until golden brown.
This dish is best served after it has cooled a bit.
By Nadia Kovalenko
Posted October 24, 2026Share
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Make a comforting macaroni and cheese in a Dutch oven. It's a great main or side dish that people will enjoy.
The pasta is cooked, then mixed with a cheese sauce and topped with bread crumbs. It's baked in the oven until golden brown.
This dish is best served after it has cooled a bit.
Quick Tip Read the recipe in its entirety before you start cooking. This will help you understand the ingredients, steps, and timing involved, and allow you to prepare any necessary equipment or ingredients beforehand.
Ingredients 14
1 (12 ounce) package seashell pasta
4 tablespoons salted butter
4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup milk
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
1 cup shredded medium Cheddar cheese
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese, or to taste
1 cup panko bread crumbs, or as needed
0.5 teaspoon salt
0.5 teaspoon garlic salt
0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
0.25 teaspoon onion powder
0.25 teaspoon taco seasoning mix
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
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Boil a large pot of salted water. Add the seashell pasta and cook for 9 minutes. Drain and set aside.
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Heat a Dutch oven over medium heat. Melt 4 tablespoons of butter and mix with 4 tablespoons of flour. Pour in 1 cup of milk and 1 cup of heavy cream, whisking continuously, until the mixture boils. Boil for 2 minutes, then reduce the heat to medium-low and stir until the sauce thickens, about 10 minutes.
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Slowly mix in 1 cup of sharp Cheddar cheese, 1 cup of medium Cheddar cheese, and 1 cup of Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth. Add the cooked pasta and mix until coated with the cheese sauce.
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5
Mix 1 cup of panko bread crumbs with 0.5 teaspoon of salt, 0.5 teaspoon of garlic salt, 0.5 teaspoon of black pepper, 0.25 teaspoon of onion powder, and 0.25 teaspoon of taco seasoning. Sprinkle the bread crumb mixture over the macaroni and cheese.
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Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. Turn on the broiler and cook until the crust is golden brown, about 3 to 5 minutes. Let it sit for 15 to 20 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 8
Amount Per Serving
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Calories 551 kcal
% Daily Value *
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Total Fat 33g
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Saturated Fat 20g
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Cholesterol 104mg
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Sodium 766mg
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Total Carbohydrate 46g
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Dietary Fiber 2g
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Protein 22g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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