Best 8 As Close To Grannys Baked Macaroni Cheese Recipes

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Are you craving the comforting flavors of your grandmother's baked macaroni and cheese? This classic dish is a staple in many families, evoking memories of warm gatherings and home-cooked meals. With its creamy, cheesy goodness and perfectly browned crust, this dish is a true culinary delight. But recreating grandma's secret recipe can be a daunting task. In this article, we'll explore the secrets to crafting the ultimate baked macaroni and cheese, taking you on a journey to culinary perfection. We'll uncover the key ingredients, cooking techniques, and tips to achieve that perfect balance of flavors and textures, bringing you as close as possible to your grandmother's cherished recipe.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

BAKED MACARONI AND CHEESE



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A friend of mine sent this recipe to me when I got my first apartment, because she knows how much I hate cooking! It's really easy -- even I can make it -- and tastes great. I'm not sure where she found the recipe, but it included the note 'Good source of protein, vitamin A, B group vitamins, calcium.'

Provided by Meredith

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pasta     Macaroni and Cheese Recipes     Baked Macaroni and Cheese Recipes

Yield 3

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (12 ounce) package macaroni
1 egg
2 cups milk
2 tablespoons butter, melted
2 ½ cups shredded Cheddar cheese
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 2-quart baking dish.
  • In a large pot of salted water, lightly boil the macaroni for about 5 minutes until half-cooked.
  • Whisk the egg and milk together in a large cup. Add butter and cheese to the egg and milk. Stir well.
  • Place the lightly cooked macaroni in the prepared baking dish. Pour the egg and cheese liquid over the macaroni, sprinkle with salt and pepper, and stir well. Press the mixture evenly around the baking dish.
  • Bake uncovered, for 30 to 40 minutes, or until the top is brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 968.1 calories, Carbohydrate 92.6 g, Cholesterol 194.2 mg, Fat 45.4 g, Fiber 3.6 g, Protein 45.6 g, SaturatedFat 27.6 g, Sodium 736 mg, Sugar 11.2 g

BAKED MACARONI AND CHEESE



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Provided by Trisha Yearwood

Categories     side-dish

Time 50m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

Unsalted butter, for the dish
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 pound elbow macaroni with ridges
4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter
4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon kosher salt
2 cups milk
2 cups grated sharp Cheddar
1/2 cup breadcrumbs
4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, melted

Steps:

  • For the macaroni: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Butter a 2-quart casserole dish.
  • Bring 4 quarts of water to a boil in a large saucepan. Add the salt and macaroni. Bring the water back to a boil and cook the macaroni until tender, about 12 minutes. Drain well.
  • For the cheese sauce: Meanwhile, melt the butter in a 1-quart saucepan. Using a wire whisk, stir in the flour and salt, stirring and cooking over medium heat until the roux bubbles and the flour turns pale brown, about 3 minutes. Slowly whisk in 1 cup of the milk and then whisk in the remaining 1 cup milk. Continue to cook, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens. Add the cheese and stir until it melts. Add the drained macaroni to the cheese sauce and mix thoroughly.
  • For the topping: In a small bowl, stir the breadcrumbs with the butter until the crumbs are moistened.
  • Transfer the macaroni and cheese to the prepared baking dish and top with the buttered breadcrumbs. Bake until the dish bubbles around the edges, about 15 minutes.

GRANDMA'S BAKED MACARONI AND CHEESE



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This is my Grandmothers recipe for macaroni and cheese. Serves about 8 comfortably, more if its served as a side dish. I had to guess at the serving size as she says "depends on how many are eating and how hungry they are". Very tasty! This is creamy, cheesy kid pleasing (and adults love it too)!

Provided by Brooke Alicia

Categories     Cheese

Time 50m

Yield 1 Casserole

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 cups uncooked macaroni (cook to your liking)
3 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons flour
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
3 3/4 cups milk
4 cups cheddar cheese (shredded, packed)

Steps:

  • In saucepan, melt butter.
  • Remove from heat; blend in flour & salt.
  • Add milk; heat, stirring constantly until sauce thickens a little and is smooth.
  • Add 3 C cheese, heat until melted.
  • Combine macaroni & sauce in casserole pan.
  • Top with remaining cheese.
  • Bake in oven at 350 degrees for 30 minutes or until top of casserole is golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 3966.6, Fat 222.8, SaturatedFat 139, Cholesterol 694.3, Sodium 7067, Carbohydrate 301.4, Fiber 10.7, Sugar 10.8, Protein 186.4

GRANDMA'S MACARONI AND CHEESE RECIPE - (4.2/5)



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Provided by á-46334

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (16 ounce) package elbow macaroni
2 (10 3/4-ounce) cans condensed Cheddar cheese soup
2 cups milk
6 cups (1 1/2 pounds) sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded, reserving 1 cup for topping
3 tablespoons butter, melted
1 1/2 teaspoons dry mustard
1 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Coat a 9- x 13-inch baking dish with cooking spray. Cook macaroni according to package directions; drain and place back into pot. Stir in remaining ingredients except reserved cheese. Pour mixture into prepared baking dish and sprinkle with reserved cheese. Bake 35 to 40 minutes, or until heated through.

BAKED MACARONI & CHEESE RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: Murray's® Mild Yellow Cheddar Cheese, Murray's® Sharp White Cheddar Cheese, large eggs, evaporated milk, kosher salt, sugar, freshly ground black pepper, dried elbow macaroni, unsalted butter, Murray's® Shredded Cheddar Cheese

Provided by Kroger

Categories     Dinner

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

8 oz Murray's® Mild Yellow Cheddar Cheese
8 oz Murray's® Sharp White Cheddar Cheese
2 large eggs
1 can evaporated milk
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 package dried elbow macaroni
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus more for greasing the baking dish
4 cups Murray's® Shredded Cheddar Cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).
  • Cut the Murray's® Mild Yellow Cheddar Cheese and Sharp White Cheddar Cheese into ½" cubes.
  • Add the eggs, evaporated milk, salt, sugar, and pepper to a medium bowl and whisk to combine.
  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat. Add the macaroni and cook for 5-8 minutes. Turn the heat off and let the macaroni sit in the hot water for 3 minutes, until tender. Drain the macaroni and return to the pot.
  • Turn the heat to low and add the butter and Murray's® Shredded Cheddar Cheese. Stir until the butter and cheese are completely melted.
  • Pour the macaroni into a 9"x13" baking dish greased with butter and spread evenly. Add the egg and milk mixture and the cubed cheese, and carefully fold into the macaroni until well combined.
  • Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbling and the top of the macaroni is golden brown.
  • Enjoy!

GRANDMOTHER'S MACARONI AND CHEESE



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This is my grandmother's macaroni and cheese. It is best when cooked in a clay baking dish at 425 degrees F (220 degrees C) for 1 hour.

Provided by LAURA67

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pasta     Macaroni and Cheese Recipes     Baked Macaroni and Cheese Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup elbow macaroni
1 ½ cups shredded Cheddar cheese
⅔ cup milk
1 egg, beaten
1 tablespoon prepared mustard
1 dash hot pepper sauce (such as Tabasco®)
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Bring a pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until cooked through but firm to the bite, 8 minutes; drain.
  • Stir macaroni, Cheddar cheese, milk, egg, mustard, hot pepper sauce, salt, and pepper together in a bowl; pour into a baking dish.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until brown and thickened, about 45 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 309 calories, Carbohydrate 22.4 g, Cholesterol 94.2 mg, Fat 16.6 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 17.1 g, SaturatedFat 9.9 g, Sodium 344.2 mg, Sugar 3 g

CLASSIC BAKED MAC AND CHEESE RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: unsalted butter, all purpose flour, kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper, whole milk, heavy cream, shredded sharp cheddar cheese, elbow macaroni, unsalted butter, kosher salt, garlic powder, smoked paprika, panko breadcrumbs

Provided by Next Level Chef on Fox

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

½ stick unsalted butter
3 tablespoons all purpose flour
¾ teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 cup whole milk
1 cup heavy cream
2 ¼ cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1 lb elbow macaroni, cooked according to package instructions until al dente and drained, not cooled
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
¼ teaspoon kosher salt
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
½ cup panko breadcrumbs

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
  • In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the flour, salt, and pepper and whisk until smooth and bubbling, about 1-2 minutes.
  • Slowly pour in the milk and heavy cream, whisking constantly, until smooth. Continue whisking until the sauce thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon, 4-5 minutes. Add the cheddar cheese and stir until melted and the sauce is creamy.
  • Fold in the cooked pasta until evenly coated.
  • Pour the mac and cheese into a 9-inch square pan.
  • Make the bread crumb topping: In a small bowl, stir together the melted butter, salt, garlic powder, and paprika with a fork until combined. Add the panko bread crumbs and stir until evenly coated in the butter mixture.
  • Sprinkle the bread crumb topping evenly over the mac and cheese.
  • Bake the mac and cheese for 10-15 minutes, or until the topping is browned (if the top isn't browning, broil on high for 2-3 minutes).
  • Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 679 calories, Carbohydrate 70 grams, Fat 36 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 22 grams, Sugar 6 grams

AS CLOSE TO GRANNY'S BAKED MACARONI & CHEESE



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My granny was an amazing cook, but like most great chefs she did not follow any written recipe. Unfortunately, I came into cooking long after her passing and when the hunger pang hit me one Sunday...I began searching far and wide for her macaronni and cheese out there. This is as close as I've come.

Provided by Mousie Ann

Categories     Cheese

Time 45m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/2 cups elbow macaroni
1 cup heavy cream (light cream works fine, too)
1/2 teaspoon white pepper
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons flour
1/4 cup milk
1/4 teaspoon paprika
2 1/2 cups grated sharp cheddar cheese
salt
additional butter

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350.
  • Boil elbow macaroni as directed on package. Set aside.
  • Melt butter in saucepan.
  • Blend flour, milk & cream. Cook stirring constantly until boil (2 to 3 minutes).
  • Remove from heat and add papricka, pepper, and 2 C of grated sharp cheddar cheese. Stir until cheese is melted.
  • Stir in cooked elbow macaroni and salt to taste.
  • Spoon final mixture into a small casserole dish.
  • Garnish top with remaining grated sharp cheddar cheese.
  • 'Dot' top with additional butter. (I usually dot with another 2 tbl of butter).
  • Bake uncovered for 25 to 30 minutes.

Tips:

  • Use a good quality sharp cheddar cheese for the best flavor. Use a blend of cheeses to create a more complex flavor profile.
  • Cook the macaroni al dente so that it still has a slight bite to it. This will prevent it from becoming mushy when baked.
  • Make sure the macaroni is coated in a generous amount of cheese sauce. This will help to prevent it from drying out in the oven.
  • Top the macaroni and cheese with a layer of buttered bread crumbs before baking. This will give it a golden brown crust and add a nice crunch.
  • Bake the macaroni and cheese until it is bubbly and the cheese is melted and gooey. This will usually take about 30 minutes.

Conclusion:

Baked macaroni and cheese is a classic comfort food that is loved by people of all ages. It is a versatile dish that can be easily customized to suit your own taste preferences. Whether you like it simple or loaded with toppings, baked macaroni and cheese is sure to be a hit at your next gathering.

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