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How to Make the Cheesiest Bowtie Mac and Cheese Recipe

Name: How to Make the Cheesiest Bowtie Mac and Cheese
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: United States
Ingredients: 1 package of Bowtie pasta (cook as directed); 1 cup Extra Sharp Cheddar cheese; 1 cup Extra Sharp White Cheddar cheese; 1 tsp salt and pepper; 1/4 cup sour cream; 1/4 cup unsalted butter (room temperature); Fresh Parsley (for garnish)

This baked mac and cheese uses bowtie pasta and two kinds of sharp cheddar for a creamy, comforting meal. Everything comes together in a single mixing bowl before baking. The sour cream and butter melt into the pasta, creating a rich sauce that coats every piece. Finish with fresh parsley for a bit of contrasting green.

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August 20, 2026

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lacto ovo vegetarian vegetarian weeknight dinner quick budget comfort food

About this recipe

How to Make the Cheesiest Bowtie Mac and Cheese is a United States main course recipe that takes about 35 min from start to finish and serves 4. It calls for 7 ingredients across 4 steps, and is rated easy. A serving works out at around 780 kcal with roughly 28 g of protein. Filed under lacto ovo vegetarian, vegetarian, weeknight dinner and quick.