Reviewed: Nov. 15, 2009

I used 5 TBSP of dry macaroni and could have used more, however it wouldn't had fit in my 1 cup baking dish. Very creamy. Would probably be just fine without the worcestershire sauce in case you don't have any, it just gives it another kick. I used 2 Ritz Crackers crushed up for the topping and then enough cheese to cover it. I'm pretty sure it was more than what was called for. To my taste buds its a 4, I personally prefer a little less creaminess, however for it being so dang easy and because I knew it was going to be creamy ahead of time, it gets the extra star.

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Reviewed: Nov. 11, 2009

Excellent flavor and quantity. As a widow living alone I hesitate to cook many things owing to the amount of leftovers I will be faced with. This made just enough for dinner and a hearty lunch serving the next day. Terrific!

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Dustoffmom

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Reviewed: Oct. 1, 2009

thank you, thank you!! Great recipe, I've made it several times! I've kept it as is for the most part, except I added more cheese (personal preference) ..I also mixed the bread crumbs with a little bit of melted butter for the topping! Everything is perfect!!! Thanks again for a great "go to comfort food"!!!

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Reviewed: Sep. 3, 2009

Finally! I've been looking for months for a creamy/saucy homemade mac n cheese recipe that's also tasty- and I've found it! Thank you cody's mama for posting ur pic- which made me try this recipe. My first successful roux. I followed the recipe pretty closely, only changes were to double the recipe (kept baking time the same) and replaced bread crumbs with Ritz crumbs. The pasta-to-sauce ratio was perfect, i like my pasta slightly drowning in sauce. Some of the ingredients (worchestershire and hot sauce) might sound weird for a mac n cheese recipe, but they actually help this one stand out (in a good way) without being too bold. but, it does give it a more grown-up taste. for a more traditional taste, i would omit the sauces (and maybe even the mustard) and add more cheese. The reviewer who found it too salty might have used salted butter. thanks amydoll for this recipe!

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Reviewed: Aug. 14, 2009

Awesome! I get a hankering for mac and cheese every once in a while, and BF detests it (what's wrong with him?!?!) so I can never make it for dinner. I make this for myself for lunch now to cure my craving. Any pasta will do really, penne/ziti is actually my fave, but I use whatever's on hand. I adjust if a bit by adding a sprinkle of smoked paprika, and prefer to use a non-vinegary hot sauce, not tabasco for this one. Instead of breadcrumbs I sprinkle french fried onions on top, then the cheese and bake... SO GOOD!!! Be sure, as with any roux based sauce, that you let it thicken properly (before adding the cheese), otherwise you will end up with it 'soupy' as one reviewer described... Use the 2 minutes as a guideline, but if it's still thin, give it another minute or 2 til it looks right. I want to test out making this ahead of time and refrigerating, or freezing, and then baking longer accordingly... It might separate and become a greazy mess, but I'll try it out. I think the cheesy sauce alone would also be delicious with homemade pretzels. Would definately scale this up and serve to guests, especially around the holidays! UPDATE: I now use the cheesy sauce (double amts) in my tuna casserole and it's AWESOME... try it!

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Reviewed: Aug. 12, 2009

This is by far the best mac and cheese recipe I've found (and I've been looking for a long time)! I added a little bit of garlic powder along with the onion powder, but that is a personal preference of mine. As for the review stating that Kraft Macaroni and Cheese is the best...these types of dishes are not meant to recreate the blue box. If that's what you're after, just make a box. But if you are looking for a warm, creamy, cheesy and easy pasta dish this is one of the best! I too will have to figure out how to increase it to make it for more than just one! Yummy!

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Cody's Mama

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Reviewed: Aug. 9, 2009

Quite salty and not very cheesy. Best to let it sit for 10-15 minutes after baking to solidify the sauce and avoid eating macaroni and cheese soup.

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Reviewed: Jul. 6, 2009

this was great! i loved it and so did my husband and he doesn't like mac and cheese. i didn't add the worsteshire sauce though.

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Reviewed: May 27, 2009

This was a pretty good recipe. Very easy with only a few ingredients. I'd skip the worsteshire though, that flavor just didn't do it for me but I think without it this would be a 5 star recipe.

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Reviewed: May 25, 2009

WOW!!!! This is great, my favorite! The onion powder make it a FANTASTIC. I never thought of putting it in mac and cheese. Best mac and cheese ever!!!!!

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Reviewed: May 22, 2009

My very favorite macaroni and cheese is....Kraft!...doctored up with....Velveeta! I don't have mac and cheese often and on the rare occasions I do none of the homemade recipes I've tried have ever held a candle to that boxed stuff and this recipe was no exception. The flavor was okay - I used a mix of mild cheddar (for creaminess), sharp Cheddar and Gruyere (for flavor), and skipped the bread crumbs. But I have to agree with "love my kids" who commented she'd add more macaroni in the future. There was just too much heavy sauce which totally overwhelmed the macaroni. I will still be on the look-out for something that beats that little blue box!

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Reviewed: May 20, 2009

This is a wonderful recipe that I have made several times. I have followed the recipe exactly and I don't feel I need to alter anything. Sometimes if I want a little extra protein, I'll add a little chopped, smoked ham which goes really well with the cheddar.

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Reviewed: May 4, 2009

Excellent! Just what I was looking for. I used extra sharp cheese and a panko bread crumbs/Parmesan cheese mixture on top. I will be making this again!

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Reviewed: May 3, 2009

YUM!! I am in college and was looking for a quick, easy, cheap meal. This is absolutely delicious and so easy to make! It's so creamy! I used mexican blend cheese (left over from taco night) and water instead of milk (out of milk...) and an extra tablespoon of butter. I will make this again!

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Reviewed: Apr. 19, 2009

I'm not a mac and cheese fan, but my husband and daughter love it. This recipe was super simple and made a very creamy sauce. I quadrupled the recipe, omitted the mustard and worchestshire, added seasoned ground turkey, crispy bacon bits and ritz crumbs before baking. I also used 3 types of cheese: asiago, cottage cheese, and a mexican blend. My husband said it was "so good". Thanks!

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Reviewed: Apr. 17, 2009

I made this pretty close to exact recipe. I didn't have macaroni noodles though so I had to use penne. I also added about a tablespoon of mozzarella & a 1/2 tablespoon of parmesan because I was trying to use them up. It turned out quite well. I dont think I would change this recipe at all. I did however use medium cheddar & believe itd be best with sharp cheddar instead. Will make again!

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Reviewed: Apr. 6, 2009

I converted this to four servings. I left out the hot pepper sauce. The only change I would make in the future when quadruple this is to add more macaroni. I did eyeball many of the smaller measurements. This was very creamy and delicious. I found it to be plenty rich even though I used 2% cheddar and skim milk. I've tried several mac & cheese recipes and this is very easy and yummy. I will make this again!

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Reviewed: Apr. 5, 2009

This is delicious! I will be making this quite often!

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Reviewed: Apr. 2, 2009

I have been looking forever for a wonderful homemade macaroni and cheese receipe that was easy and flavorful and this is it!!! Thanks for submitting it! I made extra so I have leftovers.

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Reviewed: Mar. 27, 2009

This recipe is darned close to my personal one- it's nice to see a "mini-mac" recipe! Real macaroni and cheese is about good, comforting REAL food. Good food, good recipe- kudos to you, for a great alternative to the boxed kind!

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