Once you’ve decided on your ingredients it’ll soon be time to mix and put them into the oven. If you’re accustomed to using those deep casserole pans that allow for a towering display of mac and cheese, while visually appealing and efficient for serving a crowd, you might want to consider a pan swap for an added crunch. One of the best pans to use is a large sheet pan with only a little bit of depth to it. You want to be able to take your mac and cheese and spread it all the way across the pan.
The larger the surface area, the more mac and cheese you can accommodate, ensuring enhanced exposure to the oven’s heat. Placing the mac and cheese in a single layer on the pan enables the oven’s heat to make direct contact, resulting in a delightful crunch. A 13″ X 18″ pan, with its ample surface area, is an excellent choice. Additionally, go for an aluminum pan over glass or ceramic for quicker and more efficient heating. Now, all that’s left is to patiently let it cook at 350 degrees Fahrenheit. After approximately 15 minutes, or once it achieves a tempting golden brown, your crunchy mac and cheese is ready to be taken out and savored.