Classic Macaroni and Cheese Recipe
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Classic Macaroni and Cheese

By: Cordi Tierno 
"This is the classic baked Mac and Cheese of my childhood. You can add sun-dried tomatoes if you wish, or sometimes I substitute minced garlic for the salt and pepper to give it added zing! It can make Saturday Night more fun!"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.0 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (261)

Prep Time:
10 Min
Cook Time:
1 Hr
Ready In:
1 Hr 10 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 1 - 2 quart casserole
 

Ingredients

  • 1 (16 ounce) package macaroni
  • 1 pound sharp Cheddar cheese, sliced
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 (12 fluid ounce) can evaporated milk

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
  2. Grease a 2 quart casserole dish. Place a quarter of the macaroni in the bottom, followed by an even layer of one-quarter of the cheese slices. Dot with butter and season with salt and pepper. Repeat layering three times. Pour evaporated milk evenly over the top of all.
  3. Bake, uncovered, for one hour, or until top is golden brown.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 701 | Total Fat: 33.5g | Cholesterol: 103mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 21, 2005 by GBOLLER   view full review
I only give it 3 stars as written because of two things -- 375 for an hour is too hot so your...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 2, 2006 by PCULVER Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
I thought this was great, but I made some changes. Reduced cooking temp to 350, used 12oz of...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 7, 2006 by Nay   view full review
Finally, a recipe for the mac and cheese I grew up with! I followed other reviewer's advice...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 10, 2008 by DESERTDREAMER   view full review
I have tried so many mac and cheese recipes that my family panics when I say I'm trying...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 11, 2006 by OSTER4420   view full review
YUMMY! Out of all the mac n' cheese recipes my famiy has tested this one wins the prize! I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 3, 2008 by L. Rakic Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Wonderful! This was exactly how I had Mac and Cheese growing up. I used fresh milk since my...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 12, 2008 by SilliVivi   view full review
This is a good skeleton. I definitely altered things on a got-it-don't-got-it basis. The main...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 2, 2007 by HornsFan2112   view full review
This recipe tastes great. The problem I had with this recipe is that it calls for a 2qt dish....
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 5, 2003 by BROWNIEBAKER   view full review
Love this macaroni and cheese! It's like the old-timey macaroni-and-cheese pie, baked to a...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 4, 2008 by Natasha   view full review
The kids loved it! The adults couldn't eat it though, it was so rich.

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