Description
Creamy Yogurt Mac and Cheese is the ultimate cheesy pasta dinner. It is made with a creamy tangy cheese sauce made with yogurt and cheddar cheese and elbow pasta.
Ingredients
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2 cups elbow pasta, dry
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4 tablespoons butter, unsalted
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1 cup water
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1 cup yogurt
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14 slices American cheese
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5 cups of cheddar cheese, shredded and divided
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1/2 teaspoon ground paprika
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1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
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1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
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Boil the elbow pasta according to package instructions. Drain the pasta and set it aside.
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In a large pot on medium-high heat, melt the butter. Then add in the water and yogurt, then stir to combine.
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Add in the slices of American cheese, stir, and cook until all the cheese is melted and you have a creamy sauce. Add in half of the shredded cheddar cheese, the ground paprika, ground black pepper, and salt. Cook until all the cheese has melted.
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Add the drained elbow pasta to the cheese sauce, add in half of the remaining shredded cheese and stir to combine.
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Pour the mac and cheese mixture into the 9 x 13 baking pan. Sprinkle the remaining shredded cheese over top.
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Bake in a 400-degree oven for 15 – 20 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and bubbly. Allow the mac and cheese to cool for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy!
Notes
Can be wrapped in plastic wrap or stored in air-tight baggies in the refrigerator for 1 week or several weeks in the freezer.
Keywords: yogurt mac and cheese, mac and cheese, homemade mac and cheese, american cheese, cheddar cheese, pasta dish
