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Homemade Baked Macaroni and Cheese

Simple cheesy goodness...a true comfort food. This is the Macaroni and Cheese recipe that I grew up with. It's very easy to make, very tasty, and far better than the kind out of the box. I believe my mother may have gotten the recipe from one of her old Betty Crocker cookbooks. I like the recipe because it's so classic and so simple. Today, it's still a family favorite that we enjoy at least two or three times a month. It makes a great side dish, especially for fried chicken, chops, meatloaf, or my favorite...salmon patties.

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Servings: 6 Servings
Total Time (median): 0 : 50 Active Time: 0 : 20

Ingredients


Preparation

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In a large pot of boiling, salted water cook the pasta to al dente.

While macaroni is cooking, melt butter in a heavy-bottomed 3-quart saucepan over low heat. Whisk in flour, salt, pepper, mustard, cayenne and Worcestershire sauce. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until mixture is smooth and bubbly; remove from heat. Stir in milk. Heat to boiling, stirring constantly. Boil for 1 minute, stirring constantly; remove from heat. Stir in cheese and cook, stirring occasionally, until cheese is melted.

Drain macaroni and gently stir into cheese sauce. Pour into ungreased 2-quart casserole. Bake uncovered until bubbly, about 25 to 30 minutes. Remove from oven and rest for five minutes before serving.

Makes 6 to 8 servings.


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This was amazing! I loved every single bit of it. I added some bread crumbs on top.. yummy!!!! thanks

kbowen35kbowen35 :  : review posted 1w 3d ago.


the best Mac and chesse i have ever had

Thegman1962Thegman1962 :  : review posted 5w 4d ago.


Try using 2 C. mild cheddar (1 8 oz. block) 2 C. Sharp Cheddar, small block of velveeta, another block of cheddar cut into small cubes. Add the cubes to the mix after you've combined the macaroni and sauce. You get little pockets of cheese! I also use evaporated milk along with the milk to make 3 C. , double the flour/butter.

cheftasmancheftasman : comment : review posted 8w 2d ago.


Give this mac and cheese it's due. One of the best I've had in my 54 years!

cokayscokays :  : review posted 8w 5d ago.


I was not too impressed with this recipe because it just did not have the creaminess that my family enjoys. I followed the recipe to the letter and just was not a big fan. I don't know what I could have done to make it better but I might have go back to how I am used to making it. I like to try other versions from time to time.

cassaleocassaleo :  : review posted 9w 5d ago.


I haven't had this since I was child. I followed the recipe apart from adding a little more cayenne pepper. That and some hot crusty bread and I was set for the night.

Sharon_0Sharon_0 :  : review posted 10w 4d ago.


Absolutely the best mac and cheese I''ve eaten. It was hard to quit going back for more. Thanks for sharing this recipe.

crittermom17crittermom17 :  : review posted 11w 5d ago.


Great simple recipe! Loved it.

2nd time making it I added chicken, blue cheese and buffalo hot sauce! Delicious!

HarrisonbrownHarrisonbrown : : 0:40 total time : review posted 12w 1d ago.


Kids loved it and so did we!

Aklewis007Aklewis007 :  : review posted 16w ago.


Excellent recipe for mac & cheese...it was a big hit! I'm going to try it with cheddar and smoked gouda next time.

MelonsugarMelonsugar :  : review posted 17w 6d ago.


What is more American than mac and cheese! I made this for our 4th of July celebration and there was nothing left. Unfortunately the cheddar block I purchased was not very flavorful, luckily I had fresh parmesan, fontina and gruyere. which added a lot of flavor and depth I suppose to the dish, as well as the fontina making it soooo creamy. Very good.

pineapplebutterpineapplebutter :  : review posted 17w 6d ago.


this recipe was good. this was my first time making it. this time i made it just like the recipe however, i added two eggs with it. next time i make it i will leave out the eggs and add way more cheese. i may even try adding some condensed milk to make it a little sweet. overall good recipe.

deedee9deedee9 :  : review posted 21w 4d ago.


Any recipe that can get my 16 year old son to say "Mom, can we make that together?"... HAS to be good!

doloresfdoloresf :  : review posted 25w 6d ago.


Made this for Easter; it was a big hit with everyone.

monapdmonapd :  : review posted 26w 5d ago.


Top three things I love: My wife, hockey and CHEESE! Since my wife nor hockey are ingredients I added more cheese! This recipe is easy and very good! I added another cup of cheese, paprika, a tad more salt and more pepper. Fantastic!

Hazzard11Hazzard11 : : 0:10 total time : 40:00 active time : review posted 30w ago.


This was an awesome recipe! I just made it on Friday night and my whole family loved it. It was my very, first attempt at making home made baked mac & cheese and it came out perfect. I did add some cherry tomatoes to it just because I just love tomatoes with my mac and cheese.It was delicious! My son has all ready asked me to make it again. I will have to make it earlier next time it does take some time to make the sauce and the macaroni. But it was worth it!

hollyshollys :  : review posted 31w 6d ago.


Made this recipe for my pokeno group and receive RAVE reviews...All wanted recipe!!!!

cynthiasimpson1948cynthiasimpson1948 :  : review posted 34w ago.


I added a few extra spices (cumin, turmeric, ancho chili powder) because my family loves those flavors... and I added some mince onion. The only thing I would do differently is make a tad extra sauce....so that I had enough for the pasta to be extra creamy AFTER my family was done "stealing" tastes of the cheese sauce on chunks of homemade bread...

PaidiaPaidia :  : review posted 34w ago.


This Mac n Cheese is amazing! I added crumbled potatoe chips on top then baked it... so good. Making it atleast once a month for sure. Im thinking about adding bacon next time.

ChefCoolChefCool :  : review posted 34w 2d ago.


I love this recipe, It's the same one I have used for years too! The only thing I do different is I use half cheddar cheese and half white american cheese. My husband loves all american cheese and I love all cheddar so we meet half way! :)Half cheddar and half montery jack cheese is delicious too! I'm making this for my Sister tonight, it's her birthday request! :)

AngelettAngelett :  : review posted 41w 2d ago.


My whole family loved this recipe. They asked me to make it again tomorrow! The only thing I did differntly is added white pepper instead of cayenne. I served it on the side of Pork Tenderloin and roasted brussel sprouts and carrots. I will definately make this at least once a month.

faith372002faith372002 : : 1:10 total time : 0:20 active time : review posted 43w 1d ago.


lilswansonlilswanson :  : review posted 44w ago.


Perfect for teenage palates. I needed a little Louisiana Hot Sauce with it. Thanks.

PTdogPTdog : : 1:00 total time : 0:15 active time : review posted 48w 3d ago.


My daughter loved this recipe and ate most of it during the week I made it. I wasn't thrilled, but I have yet to find a mac and cheese recipe that I love. I hate how greasy cheddar cheese is, so maybe I should use a different kind. Other than my personal pickiness, I did love how this recipe didn't contain eggs. I didn't hate it just can't rave about it. However, I would make it again.

jenn67jenn67 :  : review posted 1y 7w 4d ago.


great recipe and easy to make

marshiasmmarshiasm :  : review posted 1y 33w 5d ago.


Family loved it

staceyforsterstaceyforster :  : review posted 1y 36w 2d ago.


YUM.

stevemurstevemur : comment : review posted 1y 46w 1d ago.


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sgrishkasgrishka :  : review posted 1y 46w 1d ago.


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