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Deep Covered Baker Mac and Cheese

Get dinner on the table quick with this easy recipe that cooks in the Pampered Chef DCB. The whole family will love Deep Covered Baker Mac and Cheese!

Macaroni & Cheese in the Deep Covered Baker | Great way to use your Pampered Chef DCB in the microwave | MoneywiseMoms

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I know I’m not the only one out there who purchased a Deep Covered Baker from a Pampered Chef party with the idea of making lots of quick microwave meals.

And I’m probably not the only one who then let this expensive wonder sit in the cabinet for months and months because you weren’t sure what meals to make.

I’ve made Chicken Fajitas in the DCB for a few years now, but most of the recipes in the Pampered Chef cookbook are just not my thing–too many ingredients, or foods my kids won’t eat.

That’s why I set a goal for myself in 2014 to get a repertoire of 10 DCB (deep covered baker) microwave meals in my recipe book. And that’s why you’ll see the occasional DCB recipe, like last month’s Chicken Tomato Pasta, on the blog.

This Deep Covered Baker Mac and Cheese has been thoroughly enjoyed by my family the five times I’ve made it, testing out the cooking time and making sure it was delish enough to share with you.

DCB Mac and Cheese in the microwave

Mac & Cheese in the Pampered Chef DCB

Since you’re cooking in a microwave, and all microwaves vary, you may need to tweak the recipe a bit by cooking a little longer to make sure your pasta is done.

This also needs to be done if you use whole wheat pasta (which needs more cooking time than traditional). Just add a few minutes at step 3 after you stir, if you feel you need the pasta to be softer.

If you don’t own a Deep Covered Baker or prefer a more traditional Macaroni & Cheese recipe with a sauce you make on the stovetop, try my recipe for  “Real” Macaroni and Cheese.

We also love this Baked Mac and Cheese Casserole, which you can make with gluten-free pasta or regular. Clearly, we’re big fans of Mac & Cheese however we can get it!

Macaroni and Cheese in the Deep Covered Baker

Mac and Cheese in the Deep Covered Baker

Ingredients

  • 2 cups elbow macaroni (half of a regular box)
  • I can or 14 oz chicken broth (I use low sodium)
  • 2 cups Half & Half
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp dry mustard
  • 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 10oz chopped broccoli, cooked and drained

Instructions

Add the macaroni, broth, Half & Half, garlic powder and mustard to the deep covered baker.

Stir to combine, then cover with the lid.

Microwave on high for 16 minutes. Remove lid and stir. Pasta will not be completely cooked (it will complete in the next step).

Add shredded cheese and stir. Place lid back on baker and let sit for 10 minutes.

If adding broccoli, add at this time.

More DCB Recipes

chicken tomato pasta cooked in deep covered baker

Chicken Tomato Pasta

Teriyaki Chicken Pitas in the Deep Covered Baker

Teriyaki Chicken Pitas

Microwave Creamy Tortellini

Creamy Tortellini with Ham & Peas

Cherie @ In Cherie's Words

Monday 24th of February 2014

I love the Deep Covered Baker. It was one of the first items I purchased. I especially love making the whole chicken in the microwave. Season, put in DCB, put in microwave, and then walk away for 35 minutes! But, since I've become a SAHM, I've used the oven more for my cooking. So, yes, it does now sit in my cabinet collecting dust. Maybe I'll yank it out and make that yummy looking Mac & Cheese you suggested! Thanks!!

Gina

Wednesday 26th of February 2014

I've only done the whole chicken a couple of times, because my kids fight over the drumsticks and there's never enough white meat to go around. But it's such an awesome option to buying a rotisserie chicken!

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