If you're looking for the best grandma's mac and cheese recipe, you've come to the right place. This classic comfort food is a favorite of people of all ages, and there are countless variations out there. Whether you like your mac and cheese creamy or cheesy, baked or stovetop, we've got a recipe for you. So put on your apron and get ready to make some delicious mac and cheese!
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GRANDMA'S MAC AND CHEESE RECIPE
Grandma's Mac And Cheese recipe! The old-fashioned Macaroni and Cheese recipe from Grandma made old school as only Grandma did! She passed on her method of making Mac N Cheese growing up and continues now.
Provided by The Savvy Age
Categories Main Course
Time 40m
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Boil the macaroni to your desired firmness.
- While boiling macaroni cut the block cheese into 1/2 inch cubes.
- Cut the butter into dab size pieces.
- Drain macaroni.
- Begin layering dish.
- Kitchen Tip: Layering is the key to this dish for even cheese throughout.
- Order Of Layers
- Layer of macaroni.
- Layer the cheese squares and butter dots on top of the macaroni.
- Approximately 3/4 of the macaroni should be covered.
- Repeat two more times.
- Pour milk into baking dish but not the entire cup at once.
- The milk should cover 3/4 of the mixture. Add the milk and look at the baking dish from the side to decide when to stop.
- Breadcrumbs are optional. If desired sprinkle breadcrumbs on top or make a mixture of breadcrumbs and butter and spread on top.
- Kellogg's Corn Flake Crumbs also work wonderfully.
- Bake at 350° for 30 to 35 minutes.
- Is a safe bet the Mac n Cheese recipe will need to bake at least 30 minutes. Usually 35 -40 minutes if the temperature of your stove is accurate.
- At 30 minutes check.
- You will know the dish is cooked fully when the milk is congealed. If you put a spoon into the mixture and see that the milk is still liquid, the dish is not fully cooked. You can also look into the side of the baking dish to eyeball if the milk is still liquid.
GRANDMA'S HOMEMADE MACARONI AND CHEESE
My Grandmother's delightful and VERY TASTY recipe for macaroni in cheese, which is FAR better than the kind right out of the box. Our whole family enjoys this recipe, especially the kids. She often has to make twice the recipe to satisfy just my grandpa and uncles!
Provided by Kat11274
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 1h
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Cook macaroni until soft.
- Use a large roast-pan or bowl which you would cook casseroles in the oven, and put a thin layer of macaroni upon the bottom, and then spread cheese over that layer, and repeat this layering process until the cheese and macaroni are gone (makes about 3-4 layers each).
- Mix salt, pepper, eggs and milk together.
- Pour into layered macaroni & cheese, until filled at the top (or until it is gone).
- Sprinkle w/ paprika on top.
- Place in oven, Bake at 350 degrees for about 45 minutes (covered).
- Enjoy!
GRANDMOTHER'S MACARONI AND CHEESE
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
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
GRANDMA'S SOUTHERN MAC AND CHEESE
This is my grandmother's macaroni and cheese recipe that we all crave and only get to have twice a year, if we play our cards right. Fairly simple and straightforward. The key is cooking time more than anything.
Provided by Rhett Towles
Categories Side Dish
Time 48m
Yield 20
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until tender yet firm to the bite, 8 minutes. Drain.
- Layer some of the macaroni in a 5-quart baking dish; top with a layer of Cheddar cheese. Continue layering macaroni and Cheddar cheese into the dish, ending with a Cheddar cheese layer.
- Beat milk, eggs, and mustard together in a bowl; pour over macaroni mixture, ensuring milk mixture gets to all of the macaroni.
- Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is melted and just before cheese around the sides gets crisp, 20 to 25 minutes. Season with black pepper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 477.8 calories, Carbohydrate 19.1 g, Cholesterol 143.3 mg, Fat 32.1 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 27.8 g, SaturatedFat 19.8 g, Sodium 599 mg, Sugar 2 g
KEVIN'S GRANDMA'S MAC
Provided by Sunny Anderson
Time 50m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- For the pan: Bring a pot of water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook until al dente according to the package instructions.
- Butter the bottom and sides of a 9-by-9-inch baking dish or aluminum pan. Add the cooked pasta.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- For the sauce: In a large pot over medium heat, add the butter and heat until melted. Add the flour and cook, stirring, until the mixture smells like popcorn, about 5 minutes. Slowly add the milk, stirring or whisking while adding. Taste and season the pot with salt and pepper. Add the cheese cubes and stir until melted.
- Pour the sauce over the pasta and gently shake the baking dish to settle the sauce in the nooks and crannies. Top with the shredded Cheddar and bake until the corners are brown, 25 to 30 minutes.
GRANDMA'S BAKED MACARONI AND CHEESE
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
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 MAC AND CHEESE
"Here's a must-have for any cheese lover's recipe box," promises Melissa Bower from Carbondale, Illinois. "The creamy side dish is easy to make and gets rave reviews from everyone who tastes it."
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 35m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a saucepan, melt butter. Stir in the flour, salt, mustard and pepper until smooth; gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1 minute or until thickened. Reduce heat. Add the cheeses and Worcestershire sauce; stir until cheese is melted. Fold in macaroni., Pour into a 1-qt. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 10-15 minutes or until bubbly.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 474 calories, Fat 23g fat (15g saturated fat), Cholesterol 77mg cholesterol, Sodium 1022mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 30g protein.
GRANDMA'S MACARONI AND CHEESE RECIPE - (4.2/5)
Provided by á-46334
Number Of Ingredients 8
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.
Tips:
- For a creamy and smooth sauce, use a combination of sharp cheddar cheese and mild cheddar cheese. The sharp cheddar cheese will add a bold flavor, while the mild cheddar cheese will help to smooth out the sauce.
- If you want a more flavorful sauce, add a tablespoon of Dijon mustard or a teaspoon of garlic powder to the sauce.
- To make the mac and cheese more kid-friendly, use a mild cheddar cheese and add a cup of cooked, frozen peas or corn to the sauce.
- If you are short on time, you can use a pre-made cheese sauce. Just be sure to doctor it up with some freshly grated cheese and some spices.
- For a crunchy topping, sprinkle some bread crumbs or crushed potato chips on top of the mac and cheese before baking.
Conclusion:
Grandma's mac 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 your liking. Whether you like it cheesy, creamy, or crunchy, there is a mac and cheese recipe out there for you. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy meal, give one of these recipes a try. You won't be disappointed!
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