If you’re looking for a low cal macaroni and cheese recipe, this isn’t it. It’s got cheeeese. So just be prepared for that. It’s total comfort food and absolutely delicious. My kids eat it up when I make it and can you blame them? Cheese and pasta always equals amazing.
Homestyle Mac and Cheese
Author: Mandy Bird
Ingredients
- 2½ cups uncooked elbow macaroni
- ¼ cup butter
- ¼ cup flour
- ½ tsp. salt
- 3 cups milk (2% or whole is best)
- 5 cups shredded cheddar cheese (any kind, mild, medium or sharp), divided
- 2 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
Directions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Cook macaroni according to package directions for al dente.
- In a large saucepan, heat butter over medium heat; stir in flour and salt until smooth.
- Gradually whisk in the milk; bring to a boil, stirring constantly until thickened.
- Reduce heat and stir in 3 cups of cheese and Worcestershire until melted.
- Drain macaroni and add to cheese sauce.
- Transfer to a 9×9 pan and bake, uncovered, 20 minutes. Top with remaining cheese.
- Bake 5-10 minutes more until cheese is melted.
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Carolina HeartStrings says
That looks terrific Mandy. I know my family will love this one.
Chandra Sirois says
I love homemade mac and cheese! No weird powdery stuff. Plus I love that you didn't put breadcrumbs on top!
JPand Katie says
I just tried your recipe for dinner tonight and it was great!! My 5-year-old and baby BOTH loved it, which doesn't happen often. Much better than my old recipe. Thanks!<br />Katie @ Katie's Farm
Rosie says
Absolutely love this recipe – so much so that we blogged about it for our college lifestyle website! http://www.yourbestfouryears.com/journal/2014/4/24/comfort-food-for-finals Talk about the perfect food for finals 🙂
Danielle says
This looks really good. But have a question, could I use white Cheddar ? Will be trying this weekend =)
Mandy Bird says
I don't see why not. Give it a try and let me know how it turns out!
Sarah says
I just made this tonight- and it turned out SUPER gritty! I stirred the milk/flour the entire time so I am not sure why it happened! 🙁 We didn’t even finish it because it was not good!
mandyrecipebox says
Weird! It always turns out smooth when I make it.
Isabelle says
do you think I could make it without sauce
mandyrecipebox says
Do you mean the Worcestershire sauce? Yes.
Alida says
Simple, cheesy perfection…this mac and cheese is the real deal!
Julie Ruble says
Mac and cheese is my FAVORITE and this looks amazing!
Susan says
I would like to make this for a potluck tonight, how many people does this serve?
mandyrecipebox says
I just saw this, sorry! It makes enough for about 8-10.