Mom's Favorite Baked Mac and Cheese Recipe

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Most Helpful Positive Review

Aug 25, 2003

We made this for Christmas Eve dinner and it was really a hit. Definitely the best home-made mac & cheese I've ever tasted. Can't wait for an excuse to make it again. The sauce turned out incredibly well and it baked beautifully. The only thing I would change next time is to cover it for the first half of the cooking, as it got a little dry -- nothing major. The only adjustment we made was to the types of cheeses. We made it with 8 oz white cheddar, 8 oz sharp yellow cheddar, and about 4 oz of mozzerella for smoothness. This blend of cheeses really had a nice bite to it. Will definitely be making this again.

—CONTESSA1970

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Nov 18, 2004

This recipe is ok. Its a good starter recipe. I might make it again but next time will leave the onion out. With the onion left it, all it tasted like was onions and I made the recipe as stated. Onion should never be in Mac and Cheese, to bad I learned the hard way...

—ITSJUSTMECHERRI

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Jul 24, 2003

I feel priveledged to be the first to rate this recipe!! I truly loved it, and I am a mac and cheese connoisseur. VERY IMPRESSED! To use Velveeta AND sharp cheddar, made for a perfect combination!

—BLUEYS71

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Nov 24, 2005

This is the best recipe for Mac&Cheese! It's easy, it doesn't take a long time to prepare and it's cheap! I love it because the taste is so authentic! It's better than my mom's Mac&Cheese! (Sorry!) And you can add/vary the recipe. For example, I didn't use the onions,and I added 1/2 cup of Colby cheese along with the Sharp Cheddar(NY) and American Cheeses, then put bread crumbs on top when I baked it. It was (is) delicious! Enjoy! :)

—CuteyCook72

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Oct 12, 2006

Ok, I made this for a group of 32, including myself. I had my doubts about it while making it, but I've got to tell you, the finished product wowed everyone, including myself. Next I'm going to add ham to it, as well as a bread crumb top. I gave it four stars and will certainly be making it in the future.

—Hektor

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Nov 30, 2010

This is a great recipe for creamy baked mac and cheese. I had a 16 oz package of elbow macaroni, so to double the sauce, I used the same amount of flour but doubled the butter and added about 3/4 more cheese. I didn't bother slicing the American cheese into strips, just chunked it into the saucepan to melt. I also didn't use sharp cheddar since I'm pregnant and find sharp cheddar too greasy lately, but a shredded mild cheddar / monterey Jack mix did the trick. The finished product was a cheesy macaroni with a thick, creamy sauce. Although I didn't try it, I'm sure this recipe would be great with a bread crumb topping. Will make again. Thanks for the recipe! :)

—ShawnsChef

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Jul 24, 2003

This recipe is absolutely delicious and is quite easy to make. It was just as wonderful 2 days later when I reheated it in the microwave then stirred in a small amount of milk. The only bad review of this recipe mentioned tomatoes, so I am guessing that she gave a bad rating to the wrong recipe. If you're looking for a tasty but easy mac and cheese recipe you must give this one a try!

—KSHERIFF

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Apr 27, 2009

i made this on easter and everyone complimented me on it! it is perfect baked mac and cheese - not as creamy as the stovetop kind but it's not supposed to be. it had a mild flavor that i really liked, and it wasn't dry at all. excellent!

—BECCAP

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Nutrition

Calories
561 kcal
28%

Carbohydrates
36.5 g
12%

Cholesterol
100 mg
33%

Fat
33.3 g
51%

Fiber
1.9 g
8%

Protein
28.3 g
57%

Sodium
1194 mg
48%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Mom's Favorite Baked Mac and Cheese

Serving Size: 1/6 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 6
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 561
Calories from Fat: 300

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 33.3g 51 %
** Saturated Fat 20.7g 103 %
** Cholesterol 100mg 33 %
Sodium 1194mg 48 %
** Potassium 287mg 8 %
Total Carbohydrates 36.5g 12 %
Dietary Fiber 1.9g 8 %
Protein 28.3g 57 %
** Sugars 5.2g
Vitamin A 22 %
Vitamin C < 1 %
Calcium 80 %
Iron 18 %
** Thiamin 27 %
** Niacin 61 %
** Vitamin B6 9 %
** Magnesium 18 %
** Folate 50 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.