Can I use this baked skillet mac and cheese photo for free, commercially?

Yes. This photo is licensed CC BY 4.0, so you can use it in commercial and personal projects — websites, ads, social media, videos and client work — at no cost. The one condition is the credit: “Baked Skillet Mac And Cheese” by BudgetPixel AI (https://budgetpixel.com/images/baked-skillet-mac-and-cheese-b4944c32) — CC BY 4.0

What size is this photo?

The original is 1664×2496 pixels (JPG); it also downloads at 1280 px and 640 px on the long side. Its portrait shape suits phone wallpapers, Pinterest pins, Instagram and TikTok posts and magazine-style layouts.

Is this photo AI-generated?

Yes. It was generated by AI from the prompt “photograph of butternut squash mac and cheese baked in a cast iron skillet with a crispy panko crust and fresh thyme, warm light” and it passed an AI review for quality and safety before listing. The downloaded file carries the IPTC “AI-generated” marker and its licence details.

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Baked Skillet Mac And Cheese — Free Stock Photo (HD JPG)

Baked butternut squash mac and cheese with panko crust and thyme in a cast iron skillet

About this photo

Creamy baked mac and cheese with a crispy golden panko topping and fresh thyme sits in a cast iron skillet on a warm wooden surface. The warm, inviting shot works well for food blogs, recipe posts, and comfort food marketing.

Prompt: “photograph of butternut squash mac and cheese baked in a cast iron skillet with a crispy panko crust and fresh thyme, warm light” — AI-generated and reviewed for quality before listing.

Editor's note (8.5/10): Sharp, well-lit shot that closely matches the brief, with only very minor, unnoticeable pasta texture irregularities that do not impact usability.

Also searched as: baked mac and cheese · cast iron skillet pasta · comfort food recipe · crispy mac and cheese

Direct file: 1664×2496 JPG

Using this photo — common questions

Can I use this baked skillet mac and cheese photo for free, commercially?: Yes. This photo is licensed CC BY 4.0, so you can use it in commercial and personal projects — websites, ads, social media, videos and client work — at no cost. The one condition is the credit: “Baked Skillet Mac And Cheese” by BudgetPixel AI (https://budgetpixel.com/images/baked-skillet-mac-and-cheese-b4944c32) — CC BY 4.0
What size is this photo?: The original is 1664×2496 pixels (JPG); it also downloads at 1280 px and 640 px on the long side. Its portrait shape suits phone wallpapers, Pinterest pins, Instagram and TikTok posts and magazine-style layouts.
Is this photo AI-generated?: Yes. It was generated by AI from the prompt “photograph of butternut squash mac and cheese baked in a cast iron skillet with a crispy panko crust and fresh thyme, warm light” and it passed an AI review for quality and safety before listing. The downloaded file carries the IPTC “AI-generated” marker and its licence details.
Where can I find more food & drink images like this?: Browse the Food & Drink collection, see the similar images below, or describe the exact picture you need and generate it free on this page.

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