TikTok Mac & Cheese(No Boil Viral Recipe)

TikTok mac and cheese is an easy no boil mac and cheese that comes out perfect every time.

In a lot of no boil recipes noodles end up being gummy or not cooked enough.

However, in this baked pasta dish noodles are perfect and cheese is melted to perfection.

Try making this mac and cheese recipe and let me know what you think. You can even add some of your favorite ingredients as well and let me know how it turned out.

Why You’ll Love TikTok Mac and Cheese

1. TikTok mac and cheese is an easy no boil baked pasta that can be easily prepared and made in a hurry. My Slow Cooker Mac and Cheese is another easy dinner idea.
2. In most mac and cheese recipes you’ll end up using about four pans. Luckily, that is not the case in this baked pasta dish. You can conveniently cook everything in one pan.
3. This mac and cheese is cheesy and delicious and is best served bubbly, hot, fresh out of the oven.

TikTok Mac and Cheese Recipe

TikTok Mac and cheese begins with four basic ingredients: elbow noodles, Velveeta cheese, milk, and butter.

To elevate the flavor I add a few extras here’s what you need.

Ingredients

• Elbow Noodles ( See recipe notes)
• Velveeta Cheese
• Milk
• Chicken Broth
• Butter
• Pepper Jack Cheese
• Red Pepper Flakes
• Ground Mustard
• Black Pepper
• Salt

Elbow Noodles: I like to use Barilla Elbow Noodles because they have the perfect texture. Another great brand of pasta is Good and Gather Elbow Pasta and De cecco Elbow Pasta.

I wouldn’t advise to use any other brand because when I tried this I didn’t like the texture of the noodles.

Velveeta Cheese: Velveeta cheese block makes this mac and cheese super creamy. It’s no surprise as to why this cheese has been called “liquid gold” for years.

Milk: The original TikTok mac and cheese recipe used heavy whipping cream.

However, I chose to use whole fat milk because it is cost efficient and this mac is still super creamy.

Chicken Broth: I use chicken broth instead of water for more flavor. However, if you’d like to add water that is fine too.

Butter: Since I cook this mac in chicken broth I do not use salted butter. I make sure to get unsalted butter.

I’d advise to use real butter and skip the vegetable oil or margarine.

Pepper Jack Cheese: I used block pepper jack cheese for spicy mac and cheese dish.

However, you can use any block cheese you’d like. I’d advise to steer clear of Monterey jack cheese, Swiss cheese, and anything pre shredded.

Those cheeses just do not melt well at all!

If you’d like a list of the two best cheeses to use look under the recipe card for tips.

Red Pepper Flakes: I love to add red pepper flakes for spicy, baked pasta. Another favorite, is Jalapeno Mac & Cheese.

Ground Mustard: I learned this trick from Paula Deen and I never make any mac and cheese without this seasoning.

Black Pepper: Coarse black pepper makes this mac delicious!

Salt: I like to let my guests use my salt grinder for their individual bowl.

Since I do not add any salt to my baked mac and cheese. The chicken broth I use has enough salt.

How to Make TikTok Mac and Cheese

1. Spray a glass pan with Pam Cooking spray and place Block Velveeta cheese in the center of greased pan.
2. Pour Barilla elbow noodles or any of the other pasta brands mentioned in recipe notes around Velveeta cheese.
3. Pour milk and chicken broth over elbow noodles and sprinkle seasonings evenly around the pan.
4. Place a tablespoon of butter into each corner of the pan and wrap the pan with aluminum foil.
5. Bake in the oven for 50 minutes until the noodles are tender. Remove mac from the oven and stir in shredded pepper jack cheese one cup at a time. Serve mac and cheese immediately!

Tips for Making the Best Macaroni and Cheese

• Make sure to bake pasta in a 9×13 in glass baking dish. Glass pans tend to retain heat longer than metal pans. Glass is also more non-stick than aluminum pans. Which will ensure an easier clean up after enjoying this delicious meal.
• Spray the baking dish with Pam Cooking Spray or another brand of non-stick cooking spray to ensure noodles do not stick to the bottom of the glass baking dish.
• Do not skip adding chicken broth or water If you would like to skip salt entirely. Chicken broth or water makes this pasta creamy. If you make mac and cheese with just milk mac and cheese is way too thick.
• Use block cheese and shred cheese with a cheese grater. You cannot hear me say this enough, bags of shredded cheese do not melt as well as block cheese.
• Make sure you use a good brand of pasta I have listed above in the detailed ingredients section the best brand of pasta to use. And I have made this TikTok mac and cheese with each brand. So I can ensure you the pasta will have the perfect texture.
• If you use Good & Gather noodles Cook pasta for 45 minutes in the oven at 375 degrees. Take pasta out after 45 mins and add an additional 1/2 cup of milk. Return mac and cheese to the oven and cook covered for 5 minutes. Pasta will have the perfect texture.
• If you use Barilla elbow noodles: Cover glass pan with aluminum foil and bake mac and cheese for 45-50 minutes in the oven.

Questions You May Have?

What are the two best cheeses for mac and cheese?

The best two cheeses to use in mac and cheese is cheddar cheese and American cheese.

Some other cheeses that melt well are Velveeta cheese, Gruyere cheese, and pepper jack cheese if you want spicy mac and cheese.

Steer clear from Swiss cheese and Monterey jack they do not melt well.

Also, make sure to always get block cheese and shred it yourself. Pre-shredded cheeses do not melt well.

How Do You Reheat Mac and Cheese without it Drying Out?

The best way to reheat TikTok mac and cheese is to place mac in a 9×13 in glass baking dish. Pour 1 cup milk over pasta and cover the baking dish with aluminum foil.

Bake mac and cheese in the oven for 20 minutes at 325 degrees.