Best 10 Baked Macaroni Cheese Loaf Recipes

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Baked macaroni cheese loaf is a delightful dish that combines two classic comfort foods: macaroni and cheese and baked bread. Its rich and creamy cheese sauce, nestled within tender macaroni, is encased in a golden-brown, crusty bread loaf. This hearty and flavorful dish is a perfect entrée for a family dinner or a potluck gathering. Whether you prefer a classic cheese sauce or one with a touch of spice, numerous recipes offer variations to suit every taste. Here, we'll explore some of the best-baked macaroni cheese loaf recipes, providing you with a guide to creating this delectable dish at home.

Here are our top 10 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 & CHEESE LOAF



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I have texture issues - so this macaroni and cheese is my favorite due to the low "slime" factor! It's more like macaroni and cheese souffle since it has eggs. I adapted this from a church cookbook recipe my mom used to have - but it was very labor intensive. This way works fine for me! I like it because it's quick to throw together and put in the oven. I usually throw in a green bean casserole with it. If you want to try a new version of an old classic - give this a try!

Provided by Jennibear

Categories     Cheese

Time 1h5m

Yield 8 , 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup uncooked elbow macaroni
1 cup breadcrumbs
1 cup shredded cheese
1 cup milk
1/4 cup butter or 1/4 cup margarine, melted
3 eggs
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a bowl, whisk the 3 eggs. Add the remaining ingredients to combine. Poor into a greased pan (I use either a bread pan or a 9x13 pan.) Cover with foil and bake for 45 minutes. Take off the foil and bake for another 15 minutes. Remove and let it rest for about 5 minutes. Cut and serve.
  • You can also use seasoned bread crumbs and add onions or onion powder, garlic powder and/or ham. Sometimes I put the macaroni and a bowl with water and microwave for about 5 minutes - just to soften them a bit more. Yum! My husband swears this tastes better the next day - so he's happy to have leftovers -- .

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.

BAKED MACARONI AND CHEESE



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

  • Cook 1 1/2 cups macaroni as the label directs; drain and return to the pot. Stir in 2 cups shredded cheddar, 1 cup milk, 1/3 cup each grated parmesan and sour cream, 2 tablespoons butter, 1 tablespoon flour and 1/2 teaspoon each dijon mustard, hot sauce and kosher salt. Transfer to a buttered 1 1/2-quart flameproof baking dish; top with more cheddar and parmesan. Bake at 400 degrees F, 15 minutes, then broil until golden, 2 minutes.

BAKED MAC AND CHEESE



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Even people who have had their own homemade baked macaroni and cheese recipe for years ask for mine when they taste this crumb-topped version. For the best baked mac and cheese, use extra-sharp white cheddar cheese for more flavor. -Shelby Thompson of Dover, Delaware

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 50m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 package (16 ounces) uncooked elbow macaroni
1/3 cup plus 1/4 cup butter, divided
3/4 cup finely chopped onion
6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground mustard
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
4-1/2 cups 2% milk
4 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
3/4 cup dry bread crumbs

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Cook macaroni according to package directions for al dente; drain., In a Dutch oven, heat 1/3 cup butter over medium heat; saute onion until tender. Stir in flour and seasonings until blended; gradually stir in milk. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir until thickened. Stir in cheese until melted. Stir in macaroni. Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish., In a microwave, melt remaining butter; toss with bread crumbs. Sprinkle over casserole. Bake, uncovered, until heated through, 30-35 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 689 calories, Fat 37g fat (22g saturated fat), Cholesterol 104mg cholesterol, Sodium 834mg sodium, Carbohydrate 62g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 28g protein.

HOMESTYLE MACARONI AND CHEESE BAKE



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I like this recipe because it's a great side dish for fried chicken, chops or meatloaf. I got the cream of mushroom soup idea from my grandmother who faithfully added it to boxed macaroni and cheese. I just decided to take it to another level!

Provided by Eb8876

Categories     Cheese

Time 45m

Yield 20-25 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (2 1/2 lb) package elbow macaroni
3 tablespoons butter
2 (10 ounce) cans condensed cream of mushroom soup
1 (2 lb) package processed cheese (I prefer Velveeta)
2 (16 ounce) packages shredded sharp cheddar cheese
2 cups water

Steps:

  • Cut ingredients in half or thirds for less servings.
  • Boil elbow noodles till done, but still firm.
  • Drain.
  • Rinse with warm water to remove excess starch.
  • Cut processed cheese into chunks.
  • Pour water in large saucepan and heat till slightly boiling.
  • Add all processed cheese, stir till almost melted.
  • Lower heat on cheese sauce to prevent scorching and add mushroom soup.
  • Stir till fully incorporated.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Pour noodles into roasting pan.
  • Add butter and stir till melted.
  • Stir in cheese sauce.
  • Top with shredded cheese and bake at 350F till top is slightly brown.

CREAMY BAKED MACARONI AND CHEESE



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This recipe, inspired by Stouffer's macaroni and cheese, delivers the best of all worlds: creamy, saucy comfort, with a consistency that's slightly more set than a stovetop version, thanks to a final bake in the oven. It stays voluptuous and molten as a result of a higher ratio of sauce to noodles, which are cooked completely so they don't soak up as much liquid. The Velveeta is necessary here, as it has sodium citrate, which prevents the sauce from separating in the oven. Elbow macaroni works fine, but cavatappi is an especially fun shape to eat with its telephone-cord bounciness.

Provided by Eric Kim

Time 1h

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

Salt
1 pound cavatappi or elbow macaroni
1/2 cup unsalted butter
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
6 cups whole milk
1 pound sharp or extra-sharp yellow Cheddar, coarsely grated (5 1/4 cups)
8 ounces Velveeta, torn into pieces
4 ounces Pecorino Romano, coarsely grated (1 cup)
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard powder
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
Pinch of ground cayenne
Freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil and season generously with salt. Add the pasta and cook according to package instructions, stirring occasionally with a wooden spoon, until just past al dente. Drain and set aside.
  • Return the empty pot to the stove (no need to clean it) and set over medium heat. Melt the butter and simmer, whisking occasionally, until the butter stops spurting and quiets down, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the flour and cook, whisking, until smooth like gravy, about 1 minute.
  • Whisk in the milk. Raise the heat to high and bring to a simmer, whisking constantly, then immediately reduce the heat to low and continue simmering until the sauce lightly coats the back of a spoon, 2 to 5 minutes. At this stage, the sauce should be smooth but relatively loose. Take the pot off the heat.
  • To the pot, add the Cheddar, Velveeta, Pecorino Romano, mustard powder, onion powder and cayenne, and season generously with salt and black pepper. Whisk until the cheese is melted and smooth like nacho cheese. Add the drained pasta, breaking up any clumps, and stir until evenly coated in the cheese sauce. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
  • Transfer to a 9-by-13-inch baking pan or dish and bake until bubbling at the edges, 15 to 20 minutes. Serve immediately.

BAKED MACARONI AND CHEESE



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Nothing's as comforting as tender pasta topped with creamy cheese!

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 50m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

7 oz uncooked penne pasta (rounded 2 cups)
1/4 cup butter or margarine
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt
1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
2 cups milk
2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese (8 oz)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Cook and drain pasta as directed on package.
  • While pasta is cooking, in 3-quart saucepan, melt butter over low heat. Stir in flour, seasoned salt, mustard, pepper and Worcestershire sauce. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until mixture is smooth and bubbly; remove from heat. Stir in milk. Heat to boiling, stirring constantly. Boil and stir 1 minute; remove from heat. Using wire whisk, stir in cheese until melted.
  • Gently stir pasta into cheese sauce. Spoon into 4 ungreased 8-oz ramekins/gratin dishes or 10-oz custard cups. Place filled cups in shallow baking pan (or cookie sheet with sides).
  • Bake uncovered 20 to 25 minutes or until bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 630, Carbohydrate 55 g, Cholesterol 100 mg, Fat 2 1/2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 27 g, SaturatedFat 21 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 850 mg, Sugar 8 g, TransFat 1 g

SOUTHERN BAKED MACARONI AND CHEESE



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When you long for a little cheesy comfort but you're short on time, try our southern baked mac 'n cheese dish. It's ready to dig into in just 60 minutes.

Provided by Jessica Walker

Categories     Side Dish

Time 1h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni (about 6 oz)
3 eggs, beaten
1 block (10 oz) extra-sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded
2 1/4 cups milk
Salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. In Dutch oven or 3-quart saucepan, cook and drain macaroni as directed on package.
  • In 9-inch square baking dish, mix cooked macaroni, beaten eggs and shredded cheese. Add milk, salt and pepper; mix well.
  • Bake 45 minutes. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 300, Carbohydrate 22 g, Cholesterol 110 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 1 g, Protein 16 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 440 mg, Sugar 4 g, TransFat 0 g

MAC-AND-CHEESE LOAF



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Bake up a Mac-and-Cheese Loaf to enjoy a classic dish in a whole new way. Panko bread crumbs & crumbled bacon add tons of taste to our Mac-and-Cheese Loaf.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 pkg. (7-1/4 oz. each) KRAFT Macaroni & Cheese Dinner
1/4 cup butter
1/3 cup milk
1/2 cup panko bread crumbs
4 slices OSCAR MAYER Bacon, cooked, crumbled
1 egg, beaten
1-1/2 cups KRAFT Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese with a TOUCH OF PHILADELPHIA, divided

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375°F.
  • Cook Macaroni in large saucepan as directed on package; drain. Return macaroni to pan. Add butter, milk and Cheese Sauce Mixes; stir until butter is completely melted and sauce is well blended.
  • Add bread crumbs, bacon, egg and 1 cup shredded cheese; mix lightly.
  • Spoon into 9x5-inch loaf pan sprayed with cooking spray.
  • Bake 20 min. or until center is set, topping with remaining shredded cheese after 15 min.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 250, Fat 12 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 45 mg, Sodium 470 mg, Carbohydrate 26 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 3 g, Protein 9 g

Tips:

  • Use a variety of cheeses: This will give your macaroni and cheese loaf a richer, more complex flavor. Try using a combination of sharp cheddar, mozzarella, and Parmesan cheeses.
  • Don't overcook the macaroni: Al dente macaroni will hold its shape better in the loaf and give it a more satisfying texture.
  • Add some vegetables: Chopped broccoli, cauliflower, or zucchini are all great additions to macaroni and cheese loaf. They add color, nutrients, and a bit of extra texture.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment with different seasonings: Garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and cayenne pepper are all great ways to add flavor to your macaroni and cheese loaf. You can also try adding herbs like parsley, thyme, or rosemary.
  • Let the loaf cool slightly before slicing: This will help it hold its shape better.

Conclusion:

Macaroni and cheese loaf is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It's perfect for potlucks, picnics, and family gatherings. With so many different variations to choose from, you're sure to find a macaroni and cheese loaf recipe that you'll love.

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