How to Make the Cheesiest Bowtie Mac and Cheese Recipe

I always love making things, and making a delicious mac and cheese recipe is right up there at the top! Who doesn’t love good comfort food….not to mention, comfort food with tons of cheese? Are you following me on Pinterest yet?

Bowtie Mac and Cheese recipe scooped in a baking dish.

There are so many different ways to make a good homemade mac and cheese recipe, but today I am sharing one with you that I created and am in LOVE with. I love farfalle mac and cheese, and hopefully you will love this as much as I do.

Mac and Cheese Recipe

What you will need for you Mac and Cheese:

  • Bowtie pasta
  • Extra Sharp Cheddar
  • Extra Sharp White Cheddar
  • salt and pepper
  • sour cream
  • unsalted butter
  • parsley for garnish
Ingredients needed for homemade bowtie mac and cheese.

Step 1:  Heat your oven to 350, and then cook your pasta as directed. Drain.

Step 2:  Shred the cheese with a cheese grater.

Grated cheese on a cutting board.Noodles in a bowl.

Step 3: Add butter, salt, pepper, cheese, and sour cream to a medium sized bowl with cooked noodles.

Ingredients for Bowtie mac and cheese added to a bowl.

Step 4: Stir until combined.

Combined ingredients for bowtie mac and cheese.

Step 5: Pour in a prepared 9 x 13 baking dish.

Ingredients added to a 9 x 13 baking dish.

Step 6:  Bake for 20 minutes on 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Serve hot.

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This is such a quick and simple side dish, and one of my favorites. The flavor and cheesiness of this dish is amazing, and always good no matter what main dish you are serving with it.

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Plate and fork with a bite of mac and cheese.

Looking for a few other dishes to make with this amazing recipe? Make sure you head over to my recipes tab and check out all of the delicious recipes you can also make with this dish.

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Mac and Cheese with bowtie pasta

Cheesiest Bowtie Mac and Cheese Recipe

Jennifer West
A delicious bowtie pasta mac and cheese recipe that will pair easily with your favorite main dishes.
3.82 from 83 votes
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 358 kcal

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

Instructions
 

  • Step 1: Heat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit, and then cook your pasta as directed. Drain.
  • Step 2: Shred the cheese. Add cooked noodles, cheese, sour cream, salt and pepper, and butter to a medium mixing bowl and stir until combined.
  • Step 3: Add to a 9 x 13 prepared casserole dish, top with extra cheese if desired, and bake for 20 minutes.
  • Step 4: Remove from oven and serve hot.

Notes

  1. Top with fresh parsley for garnish. 
  2. Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days in the refrigerator. 

Nutrition

Calories: 358kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 15gFat: 33gSaturated Fat: 21gCholesterol: 97mgSodium: 945mgPotassium: 76mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 1010IUCalcium: 427mgIron: 1mg

*Nutritional information is a calculated guesstimate. Please note that this can change with different brands and modifications you may make to the recipe. For the most accurate information, use a nutritional calculator with the exact brands and measurements you’re using with each recipe.

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12 Comments

    1. Thanks Ashley! It is super delicious.

  1. Definitely trying this…it looks super easy and delicious! Pinning right now, but planning to put it on the menu for next week. I’m trying to avoid the grocery store for the rest of this week!

    1. I cannot even imagine going to the grocery store in this cold weather….but you will love this dish. My husband can’t stop raving over it!

  2. I’ve stumbled across this just in time for dinner (I’m in Sweden) and I think I have all the ingredients – perfect!

    1. That’s awesome, and It’s scrumptious!

    1. Thanks Andrea! I love cheesy…

  3. 5 stars
    Hm..I don’t usually use sour cream but that seems like a great thing to use! Cheesiest is best.
    And what kid doesn’t love the cute bow ties?

    1. Bowtie pasta is totally the best!

  4. 5 stars
    it was my first time making homemade mac and cheese and it was sooooo good!!!

  5. 5 stars
    it was my first time making homemade mac and cheese and it was sooooo good!!!