Looking for the best homemade Mac and Cheese recipe? Well, look no more as this is the best there is! It’s easy to follow and a no-fuss – you’ll have an outrageously cheesy, super creamy, and scrumptious Mac and cheese on your dinner table in no time! I’ve been a fan of Mac and Cheese ever since I was little that is why I was extremely happy when I stumbled upon this recipe. It changed everything! This is a real keeper I assure you that. If you love cheesy recipes as I do, then this is for you!
Ingredients
12 ounces dry macaroni
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1/4 cup of butter
1/4 cup of flour
1 1/2 cups of milk
1 cup light cream about 10-12% MF
1/2 teaspoons of dry mustard powder
1 teaspoon of onion powder
salt and pepper to taste
1 can condensed cream of cheddar soup, optional
4 cups of sharp cheddar, divided
1/2 cup of fresh parmesan cheese
How to make Mac n Cheese
Step 1: Prepare the oven. Preheat it to 425 degrees.
Step 2: According to package instruction, cook the macaroni. Once cooked, drain and run under cold water.
Step 3: In a large saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
Step 4: Mix in the flour and cook for another 2 minutes while stirring.
Step 5: Slowly whisk in the cream, milk, mustard powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
Step 6: Continue to cook and stir over medium heat until thickened.
Step 7: Then, remove from the heat and stir in the parmesan cheese and 3 cups of cheddar cheese until melted.
Step 8: You can add soup if desired. And toss in the cheese sauce and cooked macaroni.
Step 9: Carefully pour into the greased 9 x 13-inch pan. And top with remaining cheese.
Step 10: Place inside the preheated oven and bake for 18 to 24 minutes or until bubbly. Make sure to not overcook.
Step 11: Once done, remove from the oven and let it cool for about 10 to 15 minutes before serving. Enjoy!
Ingredients
- 12 ounces dry macaroni
- 1/4 cup of butter
- 1/4 cup of flour
- 1 1/2 cups of milk
- 1 cup light cream about 10-12% MF
- 1/2 teaspoons of dry mustard powder
- 1 teaspoon of onion powder
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 can condensed cream of cheddar soup, optional
- 4 cups of sharp cheddar, divided
- 1/2 cup of fresh parmesan cheese
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the oven. Preheat it to 425 degrees.
Step 2: According to package instruction, cook the macaroni. Once cooked, drain and run under cold water.
Step 3: In a large saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
Step 4: Mix in the flour and cook for another 2 minutes while stirring.
Step 5: Slowly whisk in the cream, milk, mustard powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
Step 6: Continue to cook and stir over medium heat until thickened.
Step 7: Then, remove from the heat and stir in the parmesan cheese and 3 cups of cheddar cheese until melted.
Step 8: You can add soup if desired. And toss in the cheese sauce and cooked macaroni.
Step 9: Carefully pour into the greased 9 x 13-inch pan. And top with remaining cheese.
Step 10: Place inside the preheated oven and bake for 18 to 24 minutes or until bubbly. Make sure to not overcook.
Step 11: Once done, remove from the oven and let it cool for about 10 to 15 minutes before serving. Enjoy!
