I'm new to your blog and absolutely love the recipes you put up! I make this exact same mac and cheese and it's my signature dish too. We also have the Andouille Cornbread Dressing every year at Thanksgiving!
I found this recipe on FoodGawker and it is awesome!! My younger son who is a die hard Kraft Macaroni and cheese eater, absolutely loves this!!
October 13, 2010 at 2:26 PM
Kim said...
I also found this recipe on foodgawker... wow! This is absolutely amazing! My husband and picky toddler loved it, too - definitely my new go-to mac & cheese recipe! Thanks!
I brought this to my aunt's for Thanksgiving and it was AMAZING. Needless to say, no leftovers.
And my boyfriend's mother wants the recipe. BOOYAH!
December 2, 2010 at 9:45 PM
sarah said...
this is amazing... found this on foodgawkers soooo delish.
May 30, 2011 at 10:35 AM
Anonymous said...
I love this. All time favourite Mac and cheese recipe. I used grainy mustard instead of powder and added some green onions and thyme. Sooo good. Thank you for posting this amazing recipe.
Looks awesome! Making me hungry so close to dinnertime!
October 19, 2011 at 4:52 PM
Anonymous said...
I just cooked this up, and it is absolutely delicious. I used a little less butter because I prefer it to be a little more crisp, but it is absolutely delicious!
Thanks for the post!
October 21, 2011 at 4:11 PM
Anonymous said...
hey, this recipe was great! i didn't have enough breadcrumbs when i made it, so i topped it with french's french fried onions instead of the crumbs. came out soooo good, gonna use it with the regular green bean casserole this year.
I'm definitely making this recipe for Thanksgiving this year. I've been looking for a good recipe. Thank you!
November 20, 2011 at 5:55 PM
Anonymous said...
This looks amazing! I'm 19 and I'm planning on contributing to Thanksgiving this year. I've been looking for a pretty easy, but delicious, recipe & I'm pretty sure this is it!! I wanted to add crumbled bacon to it, also? Hmm.... Thanks!
I will be making this for my daughter's 1st birthday. This looks delicious!
December 8, 2011 at 10:15 AM
Anonymous said...
We were looking for a mac n cheese recipe to make on Christmas and came upon this one. It was the best dish we had at the table, so delicious! I have made baked mac n cheese in the past but nothing came close to this one!
I have tried to make mac and cheese over and over and it is never as good as my grandmother used to make. I am going to try yours. I like the milk in jar technique. So happy to have found you on pinterest. I am now your newest follower. If you have a chance check out my blog.
February 27, 2012 at 12:15 PM
Anonymous said...
In the South, baked macaroni and cheese appears often at Christmas and Thanksgiving dinners. It's the mashed potatoes that we don't go for. Usually serve rice instead.
Very well written recipe. Looks easy enough that even I could make it I think hehe! Mac N Cheese is one of my favs. I love seeing a baked version of it. Mmm!
May 17, 2012 at 7:28 AM
Anonymous said...
Tried this last night and it was delicious!! I think I put a bit too much cheese but still came out great. Definitely added to my go-to recipes! Thanks :)
May 17, 2012 at 12:52 PM
Anonymous said...
Just made this today for our 4th of July get together and it was hit with kids AND adults! I just added it to the menu for my daughter's 1st b-day party this weekend! Followed the recipe exactly. I'm curious how a blend of plain breadcrumbs and italian breadcrumbs would taste.
i made this mac and cheese recipe for an oscar's party and it was so rich and delicious! i'm visiting with family and am treating them to this awesome recipe for dinner tonight!
July 20, 2012 at 2:21 PM
Anonymous said...
Baked macaroni has always been a staple item at my family's Thanksgivings. It's the dish I always looked most forward to. This looks DELICIOUS!
August 9, 2012 at 9:12 PM
Anonymous said...
We always have mac n cheese on thanksgiving...and whenever we get the urge. We loooove it! But I always end up with afrozen one :( tried to make homemade once and it was NOT good lol. This looks easy and delicious. Im trying this recipe tonight! Thanks!
August 25, 2012 at 4:45 PM
Jen C. said...
Very good! My husband said it tasted like his grandma's recipe!
September 2, 2012 at 8:31 PM
Anonymous said...
Found this recipe on pinterest this dish is as good as it looks. The bread crumbs went great with the cheeses. I can't wait till I make it again. Great dish !!!!
September 6, 2012 at 3:42 PM
Kaitlyn said...
Made this last night it was so delicious! I used rice crispy treats instead of bread crumbs quite frankly because i forgot them at the store.... and its a 30 min drive. HA twas so yum!
I love the simplicity of the recipe, yet the flavour is so rich and creamy. I like onion with my cheese, so I make my flour mix in the blender adding roughed chopped onion, tbsp mustard, ketchup, bajan pepper sauce.
This is now my go to recipe when ever I'm making Mac and Cheese.
September 9, 2012 at 12:53 PM
Anonymous said...
Im making it for a smaller group. Can i cut all the ingredients in half?
-anna
September 16, 2012 at 9:30 PM
Phyllis said...
I made this today with my leftover cheeses, swiss, monterrey jack, and mozzarella, and used garlic salt and italian bread crumbs since that's what I had. I also used 1 C evap milk and 1 C water since I didn't have milk. We had nothing in our kitchen but this stuff and it came out awesome!! I used two loaf pans instead of the other sizes.
Made this last night and my husband and I were disappointed at the bland flavor. It did look just like the picture, though--gorgeous. What are other people adding to give flavor, and what's the green I see in yours? My onion salt is only white. :)
Sorry to hear that you didn't enjoy it. The flavor is really one of just cheese, lots and lots of cheese. I find it very important to use one block of Sharp Cheddar and another Block of Extra Sharp Cheddar and to shred the cheese yourself, the preshredded stuff just doesn't produce the same results. The green flecks in mine are from Italian Breadcrumbs that I used to dust the top of the dish. My recipe says to use plain, because I always use plain, but if I recall correctly I think I was out the day I made this version that I photographed and had to use Italian. Either works, but I prefer plain. The other flavor element is onion salt, but once again cheese flavor is really the huge take away here - nothing more fancy than that.
October 16, 2012 at 2:23 PM
Anonymous said...
This looks fabulous but I wanted to know if you tried playing around with the cheeses. Do you only use cheddar? Have a tried a mont-jack or muenster? Also, have you tried adding mustard to the mix?
I have made baked mac and cheese before, but it tends to be dry. I like the way yours looks creamy, but I wanted to ask if you have tried playing with the flavor profile before I tried adjusting the recipe.
I have never made any substitutions to this recipe. As I mentioned it is one of my staples and so widely loved that I have never had the desire to change a thing! But do let me know if you try it out with different cheeses, I would be interested to hear about the results.
November 8, 2012 at 11:17 AM
Monica said...
This looks easy and delicious so, that's why I'm making it for dinner tonight. How many servings does this make? I just boiled 8 ounces of noodles and it doesn't look like very much. I'm also planning on making this for Thanksgiving and need to feed a lot of people. Great blog!
I know 8oz of pasta doesn't seem like a lot, but this recipe probably feeds 6-8 people. I make it every Thanksgiving and have never doubled it and we always have enough - no leftovers, but enough.
hi- this looks so good, i want to make it for thanksgiving this thursday. i was wondering if you have ever prepared the dish, and left the baking for the next day? im wondering if this would effect the thickness of the sauce. thank you!!
Sure you can make this the night before, cover and place in the fridge until ready to bake the next day. I do it all the time! The dish will be just as delicious as if you did it all in one day, I promise! Enjoy
November 21, 2012 at 2:30 PM
Anonymous said...
Made this for thanksgiving and everyone absolutely loved it! The only thing I did different was add a can of stewed tomatos. Hands down best mac n cheese I've tasted!! It's going to be a regular at my house.
December 3, 2012 at 12:26 PM
Anonymous said...
Just curious this uses 8 oz of macaroni and not a 16 oz box???
Found this on pinterest a couple months ago and have made it several times. It is by far the best mac and cheese recipe on there. I'm bringing it today to a family Christmas party.
December 22, 2012 at 8:37 AM
Anonymous said...
I found this recipe more than two years ago on FoodGawker and I have to say I absolutely love it! The younger kids don't like the breadcrumbs so I only put them on half and it's still a great dish. I will say, it makes a huge difference if you do not grate the cheese yourself. It's time consuming but SO WORTH IT. And definitely use that extra sharp cheddar. Fantastic recipe.
This was great! Thank you so much for sharing this delicious recipe. Since it's just my husband and I, we had about half left over. I froze it... but now we want to eat the rest! How should I go about re-heating it? The Mac-n-cheese is in the glassware that I cooked it in.
So glad you enjoyed the recipe! I always just reheat the mac and cheese in the microwave. About 45 seconds a serving will get you a nice, hot, bubbly bowl!
February 6, 2013 at 9:23 PM
Anonymous said...
if i want to double the macaroni do i double the whole recipe ?
You could add twice as much macaroni without doubling the cheese and sauce, but it wouldn't yeild the same rich results. If you want to make twice as much, I would double the entire recipe.
Happy Cooking,
Elizabeth
March 20, 2013 at 10:34 AM
Erin said...
When you are putting the extra cheese on top, do you put it on top of or under the bread crumbs?
I just made this for my husband and son for dinner, they LOVED IT! It was my 1st time making it homemade, and I will never go back to the box again! Thank you for sharing such a wonderful recipe! :)
tried it loved it super super yummy and the fussy eater(the boyfriend) of the house never complains when i put this on the table sometimes ill add bacon or ham in the mix as well just to change things up this is now a regular meal in my home thanks for sharing
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This was my first time making macaroni & cheese and it was amazing. Looking forward to leftovers tonight. I wouldn't make it very often, but this recipe is a keeper for sure!
May 25, 2014 at 12:18 PM
Anonymous said...
Has anyone tried this recipe with 2% milk and if so did you still have good results?
October 29, 2014 at 10:49 AM
Andrea W said...
Made this last week as a trial run for Thanksgiving. I've tried 3 other version of homemade macaroni & cheese and they are either just meh, or one of my kids don't like it. But this one, my entire family of 4 loved it! I couldn't stop eating leftovers. My new staple! Thank you
This was an amazing recipie! I followed the directions except I mixed in homemade bacon bits. Highly recommended! It is going to be my go to mac and cheese from now on!my family loved, loved, loved it!
December 26, 2014 at 5:05 PM
Anonymous said...
This is very close to my grandmothers recipe. Try Ritz Crackers instead if bread crumbs for a richer topping
A-mazing! I've tried plenty of mac n cheez recipes,but this is the best one by far! The only thing I did different was use pepper jack & Colby jack cheese..ok, n a lil black pepper n ground mustard. I was a little skeptical of the look of it when i poured it in the baking pan, but im glad i didnt let that stop me. Absolutey delicious! This will be my go to mac n cheese from now on! Thx for sharing!
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June 6, 2016 at 7:37 AM
Anonymous said...
I've made this many of times and love it. So does my husband and our families. I was wondering can you male it without the breadcrumbs?
November 24, 2016 at 6:23 AM
Anonymous said...
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November 24, 2016 at 6:24 AM
Anonymous said...
This has been my go to for the past 2 years. It's been a bit every year! Got to make it this week for thanksgiving!
November 20, 2017 at 2:51 PM
[Image]I just finished reading a book (Cooking for Mr. Latte) written by Amanda Hesser, a food writer for the New York Times. In one of her chapters she writes, "I have a few favorite dishes, I rarely make them." She goes on further to describe those old tried and true recipes, "You know, ones that I'll want to return to for years and years. You make it again and again, altering it to your liking, it becomes an expression of you aesthetic, of your palate, of who you are. And when you serve that dish to guests, they come to understand you a little better."
I couldn't help but connect with her words. This blog keeps me on the chase. I am constantly trying new things and I rarely make anything twice. That wouldn't be so interesting if I continued to post the same recipe every week. So in the last six months I have posted about 90 different recipes on this blog and have never featured my "signature" dish. The dish I bring to all gatherings that are food focused. The dish that I have probably made a couple of dozen of times. The dish that I believe identifies part of me. The dish that tells so much about my childhood eating habits........
Growing up I was a very picky eater. I can remember my Thanksgiving plate had Artichoke Dressing, Crescent Rolls and "The Dish". Baked Macaroni and Cheese. For years it was one of the only side items at gatherings that I truly enjoyed. And it reminds me of the holidays. Even though times have changed and these days my plate is running over with everything available, I still crave that classic dish. It wouldn't be Thanksgiving (or Christmas, or Easter, or - ok you get the point) without that side item. So if I were home this Thanksgiving, I would most assuredly bring my Golden Macaroni and Cheese to my mom's house and would like to suggest it to the members of my family who will be pitching in to help my mom this year with Thanksgiving dinner.
Golden Macaroni and Cheese
Adapted from Southern Living 2004 Annual Recipes
Ingredients
1 (8-ounce) package elbow macaroni
2 cups milk (I use whole milk)
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon onion salt
2 (10-ounce) blocks sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded and divided ( I use one block of Sharp Cheddar and one block of Extra-Sharp Cheddar cheese)
1 cup soft plain breadcrumbs ( The recipe suggest homemade breadcrumbs, but I use store bought - not Italian breadcrumbs, just plain)
1/4 cup butter or margarine, melted (I use butter)
COOK macaroni according to package directions; drain well. Set aside.
PLACE milk, flour, and onion salt in a quart jar; cover tightly, and shake vigorously 1 minute.
[Image]STIR together flour mixture, 3 1/2 cups cheese, and macaroni.
[Image]POUR macaroni mixture into a lightly greased 13x9 baking dish or 2 (11 inch) oval baking dishes.
[Image]Sprinkle evenly with breadcrumbs and remaining 1 cup cheese; drizzle evenly with melted butter.
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BAKE at 350 degrees for 45 minutes or until golden brown.
[Image] The easy method for making the thickener for the cheese sauce is the key to this recipe. You simply shake the ingredients in a jar - it is fool proof and fun! I know that Baked Macaroni and Cheese may not be the most traditional Thanksgiving side item, but I promise you it will be a hit if you decide to include it on your menu. The children at your dinner will be ecstatic, because what child doesn't love Mac n' Cheese? And the adults will be thankful for this classically rich dish as well.
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In the past I have posted some recipes that could be considered Thanksgiving Day options as well. Check out the links below:
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Close this window Jump to comment formThat seriously looks delicious!
November 16, 2008 at 4:55 PM
more baked macaroni and cheese please! (I just added your baked mac and cheese to our Thanksgiving day menu). It looks ThAT good.
November 16, 2008 at 5:06 PM
One word - Yum!
Jessica
November 16, 2008 at 5:34 PM
This looks delicious! I am still looking for a "go-to" mac and cheese recipe and plan to try this one very soon.
November 16, 2008 at 5:55 PM
yum! yum! Gorgeous photos too! I will definitely be trying this one. I love that you use whole milk and butter; can't beat that.
November 16, 2008 at 8:58 PM
Biz,
I am loving your blog. Mesmerizing!
Macarroni dish is staple whenever wife is doing the cooking.
Enjoying your commentary!
John Halby
November 16, 2008 at 9:01 PM
That looks soooo good!
November 16, 2008 at 9:35 PM
your mac & cheese looks delish!
and you are an absolutely GORGEOUS bride!
November 16, 2008 at 9:47 PM
I've had a serious mac and cheese craving lately and I am looking for some ideas. This looks like a delicious classic.
November 16, 2008 at 11:38 PM
WHOA! That's probably the most insanely good looking mac and cheese I've ever seen! Drooling now...
November 17, 2008 at 7:58 AM
Yum. Sometimes we all just need a little homemade mac and cheese.
November 17, 2008 at 9:42 AM
That looks fabulous! I've always wanted to make my own macaroni and cheese...I have to admit, I've been using a box all these years!
November 17, 2008 at 1:17 PM
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November 17, 2008 at 1:50 PM
that looks amazing!
November 17, 2008 at 7:48 PM
Your blog is wonderful!! and makes me so hungry!!
I'm going to try the mac n' cheese tonight!!
November 18, 2008 at 12:04 PM
I made this last night, and my husband and I loved it! I used Italian bread crumbs, since that's what I had on hand. It was delicious!
November 19, 2008 at 2:11 PM
Ok, Wish me luck, going to try this for the office T-day Lunch.. maybe ill do a dry run this weekend.
Ken
November 21, 2008 at 9:48 AM
That mac and cheese looks so good!
November 25, 2008 at 7:06 AM
Can I make this the day before and just put it in the fridge until I need to bake it?
February 28, 2009 at 1:23 PM
I'm new to your blog and absolutely love the recipes you put up! I make this exact same mac and cheese and it's my signature dish too. We also have the Andouille Cornbread Dressing every year at Thanksgiving!
May 16, 2009 at 4:36 PM
Just made this and it was a hit. You've inspired me to start cooking again!
June 2, 2009 at 7:19 PM
Do you have to boil the macaroni first?
December 11, 2009 at 6:46 PM
This is seriously good!! I tweaked it a little (cuz I love bread) and made it Gluten-Free. But, yum!! Thanks for sharing!
March 14, 2010 at 11:20 AM
I found this recipe on FoodGawker and it is awesome!! My younger son who is a die hard Kraft Macaroni and cheese eater, absolutely loves this!!
October 13, 2010 at 2:26 PM
I also found this recipe on foodgawker... wow! This is absolutely amazing! My husband and picky toddler loved it, too - definitely my new go-to mac & cheese recipe! Thanks!
October 24, 2010 at 2:56 PM
I brought this to my aunt's for Thanksgiving and it was AMAZING. Needless to say, no leftovers.
And my boyfriend's mother wants the recipe. BOOYAH!
December 2, 2010 at 9:45 PM
this is amazing... found this on foodgawkers soooo delish.
May 30, 2011 at 10:35 AM
I love this. All time favourite Mac and cheese recipe. I used grainy mustard instead of powder and added some green onions and thyme. Sooo good. Thank you for posting this amazing recipe.
August 15, 2011 at 9:42 PM
Found this on pinterest. LOVE IT! YUM!
September 4, 2011 at 2:36 PM
also found this on pinterest...made it tonight and it was de-lish!! thanks!!
September 16, 2011 at 5:38 AM
me too via pinterest - making it tonight! looks so great!!
September 26, 2011 at 8:15 PM
I love Mac-n-Cheese! I'm always on the prowl for new recipes. Im making this tonight with a twist! It looks amazing!
October 5, 2011 at 4:10 PM
This looks absolutely yummy. KInd of ironic that there is a Jenny Craig advertisement beside this recipe.
October 14, 2011 at 3:28 PM
That's what I call comfort food. Yum!
October 15, 2011 at 7:50 PM
Looks awesome! Making me hungry so close to dinnertime!
October 19, 2011 at 4:52 PM
I just cooked this up, and it is absolutely delicious. I used a little less butter because I prefer it to be a little more crisp, but it is absolutely delicious!
Thanks for the post!
October 21, 2011 at 4:11 PM
hey, this recipe was great! i didn't have enough breadcrumbs when i made it, so i topped it with french's french fried onions instead of the crumbs. came out soooo good, gonna use it with the regular green bean casserole this year.
October 23, 2011 at 12:09 PM
I'm definitely making this recipe for Thanksgiving this year. I've been looking for a good recipe. Thank you!
November 20, 2011 at 5:55 PM
This looks amazing! I'm 19 and I'm planning on contributing to Thanksgiving this year. I've been looking for a pretty easy, but delicious, recipe & I'm pretty sure this is it!! I wanted to add crumbled bacon to it, also? Hmm.... Thanks!
November 21, 2011 at 10:28 AM
Using this recipe for Thanksgiving!! Thank you.. it looks so good!!
Carrie King
November 23, 2011 at 6:38 PM
I will be making this for my daughter's 1st birthday. This looks delicious!
December 8, 2011 at 10:15 AM
We were looking for a mac n cheese recipe to make on Christmas and came upon this one. It was the best dish we had at the table, so delicious! I have made baked mac n cheese in the past but nothing came close to this one!
January 4, 2012 at 11:33 AM
THIS IS THE ONE! Just go make it now - I've wasted time and tons of money over the years trying to find the perfect M&C. THIS IS IT! :)
January 27, 2012 at 10:49 AM
DELISH!!!!!! I can't wait to make this. Just stumbled upon your blog via pinterest - so glad I did! :D
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January 27, 2012 at 3:57 PM
I have tried to make mac and cheese over and over and it is never as good as my grandmother used to make. I am going to try yours. I like the milk in jar technique. So happy to have found you on pinterest. I am now your newest follower. If you have a chance check out my blog.
February 27, 2012 at 12:15 PM
In the South, baked macaroni and cheese appears often at Christmas and Thanksgiving dinners. It's the mashed potatoes that we don't go for. Usually serve rice instead.
March 3, 2012 at 12:41 PM
Very well written recipe. Looks easy enough that even I could make it I think hehe! Mac N Cheese is one of my favs. I love seeing a baked version of it. Mmm!
May 17, 2012 at 7:28 AM
Tried this last night and it was delicious!! I think I put a bit too much cheese but still came out great. Definitely added to my go-to recipes! Thanks :)
May 17, 2012 at 12:52 PM
Just made this today for our 4th of July get together and it was hit with kids AND adults! I just added it to the menu for my daughter's 1st b-day party this weekend! Followed the recipe exactly. I'm curious how a blend of plain breadcrumbs and italian breadcrumbs would taste.
July 4, 2012 at 9:36 PM
i made this mac and cheese recipe for an oscar's party and it was so rich and delicious! i'm visiting with family and am treating them to this awesome recipe for dinner tonight!
July 20, 2012 at 2:21 PM
Baked macaroni has always been a staple item at my family's Thanksgivings. It's the dish I always looked most forward to. This looks DELICIOUS!
August 9, 2012 at 9:12 PM
We always have mac n cheese on thanksgiving...and whenever we get the urge. We loooove it! But I always end up with afrozen one :( tried to make homemade once and it was NOT good lol. This looks easy and delicious. Im trying this recipe tonight! Thanks!
August 25, 2012 at 4:45 PM
Very good! My husband said it tasted like his grandma's recipe!
September 2, 2012 at 8:31 PM
Found this recipe on pinterest this dish is as good as it looks. The bread crumbs went great with the cheeses. I can't wait till I make it again. Great dish !!!!
September 6, 2012 at 3:42 PM
Made this last night it was so delicious! I used rice crispy treats instead of bread crumbs quite frankly because i forgot them at the store.... and its a 30 min drive. HA twas so yum!
September 8, 2012 at 12:18 AM
err not the treats just rice crispy's...
September 8, 2012 at 12:19 AM
I love the simplicity of the recipe, yet the flavour is so rich and creamy. I like onion with my cheese, so I make my flour mix in the blender adding roughed chopped onion, tbsp mustard, ketchup, bajan pepper sauce.
This is now my go to recipe when ever I'm making Mac and Cheese.
September 9, 2012 at 12:53 PM
Im making it for a smaller group. Can i cut all the ingredients in half?
-anna
September 16, 2012 at 9:30 PM
I made this today with my leftover cheeses, swiss, monterrey jack, and mozzarella, and used garlic salt and italian bread crumbs since that's what I had. I also used 1 C evap milk and 1 C water since I didn't have milk. We had nothing in our kitchen but this stuff and it came out awesome!! I used two loaf pans instead of the other sizes.
September 28, 2012 at 2:53 PM
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October 16, 2012 at 2:03 PM
Made this last night and my husband and I were disappointed at the bland flavor. It did look just like the picture, though--gorgeous. What are other people adding to give flavor, and what's the green I see in yours? My onion salt is only white. :)
October 16, 2012 at 2:05 PM
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October 16, 2012 at 2:16 PM
You can definitely cut the ingredients in half. But there isn't a need to, I promise this dish will go fast!
October 16, 2012 at 2:17 PM
Holly,
You can surely make this the night before and then just bake it the day you plan to serve it, I do that ALL the time!
October 16, 2012 at 2:20 PM
Jessica,
Sorry to hear that you didn't enjoy it. The flavor is really one of just cheese, lots and lots of cheese. I find it very important to use one block of Sharp Cheddar and another Block of Extra Sharp Cheddar and to shred the cheese yourself, the preshredded stuff just doesn't produce the same results. The green flecks in mine are from Italian Breadcrumbs that I used to dust the top of the dish. My recipe says to use plain, because I always use plain, but if I recall correctly I think I was out the day I made this version that I photographed and had to use Italian. Either works, but I prefer plain. The other flavor element is onion salt, but once again cheese flavor is really the huge take away here - nothing more fancy than that.
October 16, 2012 at 2:23 PM
This looks fabulous but I wanted to know if you tried playing around with the cheeses. Do you only use cheddar? Have a tried a mont-jack or muenster? Also, have you tried adding mustard to the mix?
I have made baked mac and cheese before, but it tends to be dry. I like the way yours looks creamy, but I wanted to ask if you have tried playing with the flavor profile before I tried adjusting the recipe.
October 22, 2012 at 5:23 PM
Dear Anonymous Cheese Tryer,
I have never made any substitutions to this recipe. As I mentioned it is one of my staples and so widely loved that I have never had the desire to change a thing! But do let me know if you try it out with different cheeses, I would be interested to hear about the results.
November 8, 2012 at 11:17 AM
This looks easy and delicious so, that's why I'm making it for dinner tonight. How many servings does this make? I just boiled 8 ounces of noodles and it doesn't look like very much. I'm also planning on making this for Thanksgiving and need to feed a lot of people. Great blog!
November 12, 2012 at 10:57 AM
Monica,
I know 8oz of pasta doesn't seem like a lot, but this recipe probably feeds 6-8 people. I make it every Thanksgiving and have never doubled it and we always have enough - no leftovers, but enough.
Enjoy!
November 12, 2012 at 11:18 AM
hi- this looks so good, i want to make it for thanksgiving this thursday. i was wondering if you have ever prepared the dish, and left the baking for the next day? im wondering if this would effect the thickness of the sauce. thank you!!
November 21, 2012 at 2:27 PM
portionsfordana,
Sure you can make this the night before, cover and place in the fridge until ready to bake the next day. I do it all the time! The dish will be just as delicious as if you did it all in one day, I promise! Enjoy
November 21, 2012 at 2:30 PM
Made this for thanksgiving and everyone absolutely loved it! The only thing I did different was add a can of stewed tomatos. Hands down best mac n cheese I've tasted!! It's going to be a regular at my house.
December 3, 2012 at 12:26 PM
Just curious this uses 8 oz of macaroni and not a 16 oz box???
December 19, 2012 at 1:42 PM
Correct, just 8 ozs of pasta. I normally do a heavy pour, but never use the whole bag. Just a little more than half.
December 19, 2012 at 1:55 PM
Found this on pinterest a couple months ago and have made it several times. It is by far the best mac and cheese recipe on there. I'm bringing it today to a family Christmas party.
December 22, 2012 at 8:37 AM
I found this recipe more than two years ago on FoodGawker and I have to say I absolutely love it! The younger kids don't like the breadcrumbs so I only put them on half and it's still a great dish. I will say, it makes a huge difference if you do not grate the cheese yourself. It's time consuming but SO WORTH IT. And definitely use that extra sharp cheddar. Fantastic recipe.
December 23, 2012 at 4:36 PM
Quick question: How many servings does this make?
Thanks!
January 29, 2013 at 12:29 PM
Haley,
This recipe serves 6-8 people comfortably and if you serve it with additional sides you could probably stretch it to 10-12 people.
Enjoy,
Elizabeth
January 31, 2013 at 9:27 AM
This was great! Thank you so much for sharing this delicious recipe. Since it's just my husband and I, we had about half left over. I froze it... but now we want to eat the rest! How should I go about re-heating it? The Mac-n-cheese is in the glassware that I cooked it in.
Thanks,
Haley
February 6, 2013 at 8:27 PM
Haley,
So glad you enjoyed the recipe! I always just reheat the mac and cheese in the microwave. About 45 seconds a serving will get you a nice, hot, bubbly bowl!
February 6, 2013 at 9:23 PM
if i want to double the macaroni do i double the whole recipe ?
March 17, 2013 at 12:57 PM
Anonymous,
You could add twice as much macaroni without doubling the cheese and sauce, but it wouldn't yeild the same rich results. If you want to make twice as much, I would double the entire recipe.
Happy Cooking,
Elizabeth
March 20, 2013 at 10:34 AM
When you are putting the extra cheese on top, do you put it on top of or under the bread crumbs?
Thanks
May 21, 2013 at 7:57 PM
Erin,
I sprinkle the last layer of cheese and then I add the breadcrumbs on top of that cheese, then i pour the melted butter.
Enjoy,
Elizabeth
May 21, 2013 at 9:20 PM
Thank you!
I made this last night, and it was a HUGE hit! It was the first meal that I've ever made on my own!
Thank you for sharing!
May 22, 2013 at 6:10 PM
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July 8, 2013 at 9:12 PM
I just made this for my husband and son for dinner, they LOVED IT! It was my 1st time making it homemade, and I will never go back to the box again! Thank you for sharing such a wonderful recipe! :)
July 17, 2013 at 10:14 AM
tried it loved it super super yummy and the fussy eater(the boyfriend) of the house never complains when i put this on the table sometimes ill add bacon or ham in the mix as well just to change things up this is now a regular meal in my home thanks for sharing
July 29, 2013 at 7:44 PM
there is nothing quite like a good, real macaroni and cheese. gonna try this soon. thanks
August 10, 2013 at 6:11 AM
I am looking for a baked mac and cheese for a family get together in a cabin this weekend, this is it!!! Thanks!
August 26, 2013 at 7:09 PM
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September 18, 2013 at 6:30 AM
I've read all comments and cannot locate whether or not to boil the macaroni first?
October 5, 2013 at 2:14 PM
COOK macaroni according to package directions; drain well. Set aside. - under ingredients.
November 27, 2013 at 4:25 PM
Greetings from Indonesia! I made this and my friends really love it! So, can I add bacon or some kind of meat to this recipe?
January 6, 2014 at 10:54 AM
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February 4, 2014 at 6:35 PM
This was my first time making macaroni & cheese and it was amazing. Looking forward to leftovers tonight. I wouldn't make it very often, but this recipe is a keeper for sure!
May 25, 2014 at 12:18 PM
Has anyone tried this recipe with 2% milk and if so did you still have good results?
October 29, 2014 at 10:49 AM
Made this last week as a trial run for Thanksgiving. I've tried 3 other version of homemade macaroni & cheese and they are either just meh, or one of my kids don't like it. But this one, my entire family of 4 loved it! I couldn't stop eating leftovers. My new staple! Thank you
November 26, 2014 at 10:51 AM
This was an amazing recipie! I followed the directions except I mixed in homemade bacon bits. Highly recommended! It is going to be my go to mac and cheese from now on!my family loved, loved, loved it!
December 26, 2014 at 5:05 PM
This is very close to my grandmothers recipe. Try Ritz Crackers instead if bread crumbs for a richer topping
December 12, 2015 at 4:54 PM
This is a great recipe. Definitely a keeper. I added a dash of cajun seadoning, dry mustard and I used Panko breadcrumbs instead. Love it
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February 4, 2016 at 3:25 AM
A-mazing! I've tried plenty of mac n cheez recipes,but this is the best one by far! The only thing I did different was use pepper jack & Colby jack cheese..ok, n a lil black pepper n ground mustard. I was a little skeptical of the look of it when i poured it in the baking pan, but im glad i didnt let that stop me. Absolutey delicious! This will be my go to mac n cheese from now on! Thx for sharing!
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June 6, 2016 at 7:37 AM
I've made this many of times and love it. So does my husband and our families. I was wondering can you male it without the breadcrumbs?
November 24, 2016 at 6:23 AM
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November 24, 2016 at 6:24 AM
This has been my go to for the past 2 years. It's been a bit every year! Got to make it this week for thanksgiving!
November 20, 2017 at 2:51 PM