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Easy Recipes, Kid-Friendly Recipes, Party Foods, Side Dish Recipes, Thanksgiving Side Dishes · February 17, 2019

Homemade Macaroni and Cheese Casserole

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Sometimes I create recipes in my kitchen out of plain boredom, this Macaroni and Cheese Casserole Recipe is one of them!

Macaroni and Cheese Recipe

When I get bored and have time by myself {typically when all the kids are sleeping at one time…which is super rare!!!} I go into the kitchen with Pandora playing and simply create recipes. It’s something I’ve been doing the past few years as I’ve found my passion for cooking.

Sure there have been more failures come out of the kitchen than not, but, my not experimenting I’ll never know and stick to following others recipes…I’m not one to follow rules! The perfect example is my Chilled Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe. There was a day I was in the kitchen and really wanted one of those Soft Batch cookies, but, I couldn’t run to the store…and they are expensive! So into the kitchen I headed and ended up creating the most perfect chocolate chip cookie EVER…this Macaroni and Cheese recipe was similar in the way that it was the best macaroni and cheese that I’ve ever had.

Typically when it comes to macaroni and cheese I use to be the typical blue box stuff and then once I learned of chemicals, GMO’s, dye’s, etc. in foods I’ve avoided that entire aisle of the grocery store. Then I moved onto the organic blue box and even then it’s not that legit.

Do you know the secret to having legit food? Making it yourself folks!

I actually ended up making this macaroni and cheese recipe the night I made Chicken and Steak Kabobs…I guess it was a great day in the kitchen for me that day!

Alright, let’s get you started on this heavenly macaroni and cheese recipe, shall we?!?

Do you have to put milk in macaroni and cheese?

YES! You need liquid in the macaroni to give it the creaminess. Even if you are making the blue box and don’t want to use milk, you can use chicken broth, water or a lactose free milk.

What can I add to mac and cheese?

There’s so many options for how to improve a macaroni and cheese recipe. Try these variations next time:

  • bacon (you can’t go wrong with bacon!)
  • different cheese blend (cheddar, Gruyere, provolone, etc.)
  • Minced Onions
  • Hot Sauce
  • Shredded Chicken
  • Chili for a Chili Cheese Mac Recipe

What are the best cheeses for mac and cheese?

Personally, I love a gruyere cheese in my macaroni and cheese. However, any shredded cheese that your family loves will work. I like to create a “3 cheese blend” of cheese. A mixture of gruyere, sharp cheddar and parmesan is often my go to.

What You’ll Need to Make this Macaroni and Cheese Casserole

  • Macaroni (Elbow) Noodles
  • Shredded cheddar cheese cheese
  • Butter
  • Milk
  • Paprika
  • Mustard

How do you make good mac and cheese?

A good mac and cheese recipe starts with milk, butter and some spices!

Preheat oven to 350.

1. In a large bowl place the cooked and drained elbow noodles and butter. Letting the butter melt.

2. While the butter is melting whisk  the milk, paprika and mustard together in a small bowl.

3. Pour the milk mixture over the noodles and mix well.

4. Using half the 8 oz. bag of cheese pour into the noodles and mix until melted.

5. In a large Pyrex or Corningware dish pour the noodles into the dish.

6. Sprinkle remaining cheese onto the top of the noodles and bake on 350 for approximately 20 minutes. You are just wanting the cheese to melt and get bubbly, ooey gooey!

Macaroni and Cheese Recipe Final

Take note how not all of the noodles are covered. That’s simply because my girls REFUSE to knowingly eat cheese. This also goes for no cheese on Skyline Chili, tacos, pizza and anywhere else you’d use cheese 😉

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Homemade Macaroni and Cheese

A homemade macaroni and cheese recipe that will become a staple in your home. It's super simple to make you'll never purchase that blue box stuff ever again!
Course Dinner, Side Dish
Cuisine American
Keyword baked, cheese, macaroni
Prep Time 10 minutes minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes minutes
Total Time 30 minutes minutes
Servings 4
Author Michelle

Ingredients

  • ½ box Macaroni Elbow Noodles, cooked and drained
  • 8 oz. shredded cheddar cheese cheese you can totally use whatever you have on hand or use a variety of cheeses
  • 2 TBSP butter
  • 1 C Milk
  • ½ tsp paprika
  • ½ tsp mustard

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350.
  • In a large bowl place the cooked and drained elbow noodles and butter. Letting the butter melt.
  • While the butter is melting whisk the milk, paprika and mustard together in a small bowl.
  • Pour the milk mixture over the noodles and mix well.
  • Using half the 8 oz. bag of cheese pour into the noodles and mix until melted.
  • In a large Pyrex dish pour the noodles into the dish.
  • Sprinkle remaining cheese onto the top of the noodles and bake on 350 for approximately 20 minutes. You are just wanting the cheese to melt and get bubbly, ooey gooey!

Notes

WW FreeStyle Plan: 8 SmartPoints for 1 cup

Nutrition

Calories: 528kcal | Carbohydrates: 46g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Cholesterol: 80mg | Sodium: 439mg | Potassium: 262mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 985IU | Calcium: 490mg | Iron: 1.2mg
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Comments

  1. Ariel says

    July 06, 2015 at 8:01 pm

    Mac and cheese is my ALL TIME favorite lunch, dinner, and all around comfort food! I’m right there with you about blasting Pandora and getting in the zone in the kitchen when you have a spare moment to breathe! So relaxing! Love this recipe, and can’t wait to try your version! 🙂

  2. Marci says

    July 07, 2015 at 3:06 pm

    Aww yay Ariel! I can’t wait to hear how it turns out…my Hubby LOVES it!

  3. Meg @ Pinch of Nutmeg says

    July 09, 2015 at 4:01 pm

    Wow, I can’t believe how easy this mac and cheese recipe is. I have all these ingredients in my home right now…might have to have mac and cheese for lunch!

  4. Marci says

    July 09, 2015 at 5:06 pm

    Let me know how it turns out for you Meg!

  5. Lory from The Robin's Nest Designs says

    July 14, 2015 at 12:20 am

    Thanks so much for sharing at The Living With Style Linky Party! Looks like a great recipe. 🙂 i LOVE Mac N Cheese!
    Please join us again this week. Doors open Wednesday 5:30 AM Eastern Time
    Lory xo

    The Robin’s Nest Designs

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