Description
Golden corn mac cheese bake brings memories of family dinners straight to your table, warming hearts with its creamy, cheesy goodness that reminds you exactly why comfort food matters most.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup elbow macaroni
- 1 14.75-ounce can whole kernel corn
- 1 14.75-ounce can creamed corn
- 1 cup cubed Velveeta cheese
Dairy and Seasonings:
- ½ cup butter
Instructions
- Grab a 9×13 inch baking dish and coat every inch with cooking spray at 350°F, ensuring zero sticking potential.
- Pour the entire 14.75-ounce can of creamed corn directly into your baking dish, keeping all liquid from the whole kernel corn can.
- Add 1 full cup of uncooked elbow macaroni across the corn mixture, spreading evenly without stirring too aggressively.
- Slice ½ cup butter into small chunks and distribute them across the surface of your developing casserole.
- Cut 1 cup of Velveeta cheese into small cubes, scattering them uniformly throughout the corn and pasta landscape.
- Cover the entire baking dish tightly with aluminum foil, creating a sealed environment for moisture retention.
- Slide the covered dish into the preheated 350°F oven and bake precisely 30 minutes without peeking.
- Remove foil after initial baking, gently stir the contents to redistribute melting cheese and butter.
- Return uncovered dish to 350°F oven for an additional 25 minutes, watching for golden edges and tender pasta.
- Extract the casserole and let it rest 5-7 minutes, allowing natural thickening and flavor melding to occur.
Notes
- Use room temperature ingredients for smoother mixing and even melting of cheese.
- Stir the casserole gently halfway through baking to prevent sticking and ensure consistent texture.
- For a crispy top, sprinkle extra shredded cheese or breadcrumbs during the final uncovered baking stage.
- Swap Velveeta with sharp cheddar for a more traditional mac and cheese flavor, keeping the creamy consistency.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Baked
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 520 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 830 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 19 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 39 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 16 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg