I'm looking for:

Recipe Sifter

X
  • Start Here
    • Course
    • Main Ingredient
    • Cuisine
    • Preparation
    • Occasion
    • Diet
    • Nutrition
1

Select () or exclude () categories to narrow your recipe search.

2

As you select categories, the number of matching recipes will update.

Make some selections to begin narrowing your results.
  • Calories
  • Amount per serving
    1. Total Fat
    2. Saturated Fat
    3. Polyunsat. Fat
    4. Monounsat. Fat
    5. Trans Fat
  • Cholesterol
  • Sodium
  • Potassium
  • Total Carbohydrates
    1. Dietary Fiber
    2. Sugars
  • Protein
  • Vitamin A
  • Vitamin B6
  • Vitamin B12
  • Vitamin C
  • Calcium
  • Iron
  • Vitamin E
  • Magnesium
  • Alcohol
  • Caffeine

    • Find exactly what you're looking for with the web's most powerful recipe filtering tool.

    You are in: Home / Recipes / Baked Macaroni and Cheese Recipe
    Lost? Site Map

    Baked Macaroni and Cheese
    Baked Macaroni and Cheese. Photo by BigFatMomma

    Photo by BigFatMomma

    1/7 Photos of Baked Macaroni and Cheese

    more photos
    Add Your Photo
    4.5 134

    Rate it! | Read 134 Reviews

    Total Time:

    Prep Time:

    Cook Time:

    55 mins

    20 mins

    35 mins

    Mark H.'s Note:

    Mac and cheese is one of the all-time comfort foods. When my kids' taste finally outgrew the boxed stuff, I came up with this recipe to satisfy their need for cheese (my daughter, in particular, is a cheese junkie). I'm sure this recipe contains influences from my Mother and Grandmother. It goes great with other comfort food staples like meatloaf, roast, pork roast, etc.

    SAVE THIS RECIPE TO:

    • Save this recipe in your online cookbook to access when you need it.

    • Menu

      Create a new menu and save this recipe for easy meal planning.

    • Meal Planner

      Add this recipe to a weekly meal plan.

    • Shopping List

      Add this recipe's ingredients to your weekly shopping list.

    Manage this recipe:
    Share This Recipe:

    Ingredients:

    Servings:

    Units: US | Metric

    Directions:

    1. 1
      Preheat oven to 350°F.
    2. 2
      Prepare macaroni according to package directions.
    3. 3
      Melt butter in a large pan.
    4. 4
      Whisk flour into melted butter to create a light roux (paste).
    5. 5
      Slowly whisk milk into the roux, whisking constantly to avoid lumps.
    6. 6
      Allow milk and roux to heat for about one minute, then begin adding the Velveeta.
    7. 7
      Continue to gently whisk the mixture until all Velveeta has melted, then add a pinch of white or black pepper.
    8. 8
      After macaroni has cooked, drain the water from the pot and mix in the cheese sauce.
    9. 9
      Once the macaroni and sauce are mixed together, transfer to a 9 x 13 baking dish.
    10. 10
      Cook uncovered for 25-30 minutes or until bubbly.
    11. 11
      Sprinkle 1 or 2 cups of shredded cheddar cheese over the top and bake for 5 more minutes, or until cheddar cheese is thoroughly melted.
    12. 12
      Remove from oven and allow to cool for 5 to 10 minutes before serving.

    Browse Our Top Side Dish Recipes

    Ratings & Reviews:

    • on October 10, 2001

      45

      This was great, I don't like Velveeta cheese and I still enjoyed it. This has helped me on my way to "mastering" mac and cheese!

      people found this review Helpful. Was this review helpful to you? Yes | No

    • on August 12, 2002

      55

      I loved this recipe. I used Velveeta Light and it still tasted delicious. Also, 1 cup of cheddar cheese was enough for us, but 2 cups would be good for a real cheese fanatic. This is a good make-ahead macaroni and cheese. Pop it in the oven 30 minutes before you're ready to serve.

      people found this review Helpful. Was this review helpful to you? Yes | No

    • on August 12, 2002

      55

      This was a surprise hit. I was sure I wasn't going to like any sauce made with Velveeta, but a large brick of it bought at a bargain price was sitting in my fridge so I needed to start using it. I was unsure of the amount of dry macaroni to use (I had a 900-gram bag), so I tried 5 1/4 cups ... but I think that was a tad too much and next time will use 4 cups. This recipe was very easy to prepare, came together quickly, and was a HUGE hit with both my husband and teenage son. I liked the mild creamy/cheesy sauce; it was very old-fashioned and definitely qualifies as comfort food. I substituted a few shakes of Tabasco for the white pepper; that was the only change I made. Thanks for the recipe, Mark!

      people found this review Helpful. Was this review helpful to you? Yes | No

    Read All Reviews (134)

    You Might Also Like...

    Three-Cheese Baked Macaroni and Cheese. Recipe by DrGaellon

    Three-Cheese Baked Macaroni and Cheese

    By DrGaellon
    View All Side Dish Recipes

    Advertisement

    Nutritional Facts for Baked Macaroni and Cheese

    Serving Size: 1 (239 g)

    Servings Per Recipe: 10

    Amount Per Serving
    % Daily Value
    Calories 601.6
     
    Calories from Fat 247
    41%
    Total Fat 27.4 g
    42%
    Saturated Fat 17.0 g
    85%
    Cholesterol 85.7 mg
    28%
    Sodium 874.8 mg
    36%
    Total Carbohydrate 64.9 g
    21%
    Dietary Fiber 2.3 g
    9%
    Sugars 5.5 g
    22%
    Protein 22.9 g
    45%
    Detailed Nutrition Values About Nutrition Info

    Dinner Ideas from Food.com

    Breakfast for Dinner

    Give breakfast a second chance with these savory and sweet morning favorites.

    Over 475,000 Recipes

    Food.com Network of Sites