Air Fryer Cracker Barrel Macaroni And Cheese
Description
Macaroni and cheese is a classic dish that everyone loves. Cracker Barrel has taken this classic dish and made it even better by creating an air fryer version. This dish is full of flavor and will be loved by everyone who tries it. If you are looking for a new way to make macaroni and cheese, then you need to try the air fryer Cracker Barrel macaroni and cheese recipe.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups dried elbow macaroni
- 1 1/2 cups half and half
- 8 ounces Velveeta Cheese, diced
- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded and divided
- 2 tablespoons butter, unsalted
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 360°F for 8-10 minutes, using an air fryer setting. While the air fryer is heating.
- In a large bowl add the macaroni noodles, half and half, Velveeta, 1 cup of the cheddar, butter, garlic powder, black pepper, onion powder, cayenne, and salt, and mix well to combine.
- Spray an air fryer baking dish with cooking spray and pour the mixture into the dish. Air fry for 15 minutes, stirring every 5 minutes. Add the remaining cheese and air fry for an additional 2-3 minutes until melted and slightly browned.
- Serve with your favorite hot sauce!
Equipment
- Baking Pan
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 674kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 32gFat: 42gSaturated Fat: 25gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 127mgSodium: 1517mgPotassium: 458mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 1672IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 834mgIron: 1mg