Best 10 My Mothers Mac And Cheese Recipes

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"My Mother's Mac and Cheese" is a journey into comfort, warmth, and nostalgia. It's a dish that holds memories and history, a culinary time capsule that evokes childhood and family gatherings. In this article, we will embark on a quest for the ultimate recipe, a guide to recreating that iconic dish that brings a smile to your face and fills your heart with contentment. Whether you're a seasoned home cook or a novice in the kitchen, we'll provide expert insights, tips, and tricks to help you prepare the most delectable "My Mother's Mac and Cheese" you've ever tasted.

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

MOM'S FAVORITE BAKED MAC AND CHEESE



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This is a macaroni and cheese I first made 3 years ago when I was in California. When I got back to Texas I made it for my mom. This is now her favorite baked macaroni and cheese. She begs me to make it when I come to visit.

Provided by GEPETTO_69

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

Time 1h5m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons butter
¼ cup finely chopped onion
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups milk
¾ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon dry mustard
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 (8 ounce) package elbow macaroni
2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
1 (8 ounce) package processed American cheese, cut into strips

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Saute onion for 2 minutes. Stir in flour and cook 1 minute, stirring constantly. Stir in milk, salt, mustard and pepper; cook, stirring frequently, until mixture boils and thickens.
  • Meanwhile, bring a pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add macaroni and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
  • To the milk mixture add the Cheddar and American cheeses; stir until cheese melts. Combine macaroni and cheese sauce in a 2 quart baking dish; mix well.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until hot and bubbly. Let cool 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 561 calories, Carbohydrate 36.5 g, Cholesterol 100.1 mg, Fat 33.3 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 28.3 g, SaturatedFat 20.7 g, Sodium 1194 mg, Sugar 5.2 g

MY MOTHER'S MAC AND CHEESE



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I remember my mother sending me to the store for 15 cents worth of cheese. The butcher would cut off a slice from a gigantic wheel covered with a wax-coated cloth. Mother would then blend that cheese into this tasty dish. Today, the memory of her cooking is like food for my soul. -Phyllis Burkland, Portland, Oregon

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h10m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cups elbow macaroni, cooked and drained
1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1/2 teaspoon onion salt, optional
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
2 tablespoons butter

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine macaroni, tomatoes, onion salt, pepper and 1-1/2 cups cheddar cheese. Pour into a greased 2-qt. baking dish. Dot with butter. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 45 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining cheese; bake 15 minutes longer.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 373 calories, Fat 22g fat (16g saturated fat), Cholesterol 75mg cholesterol, Sodium 759mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 16g protein.

MOM'S MACARONI AND CHEESE



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The wonderful homemade goodness of this creamy Velveeta mac and cheese makes it a staple side dish in my mother's kitchen and in mine as well. It has tender noodles and a crowd-pleasing golden crumb topping. -Maria Costello, Monroe, North Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner     Side Dishes

Time 1h

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1-1/2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
5 tablespoons butter, divided
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1-1/2 cups whole milk
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
2 ounces cubed Velveeta
2 tablespoons dry bread crumbs

Steps:

  • Cook macaroni according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a saucepan, melt 4 tablespoons butter over medium heat. Stir in flour, salt and pepper until smooth. Gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Reduce heat. Add the cheeses, stirring until cheese is melted. Drain macaroni., Transfer macaroni to a greased 1-1/2-qt. baking dish. Pour cheese sauce over macaroni; mix well. Melt the remaining butter; add the bread crumbs. Sprinkle over top. Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 30 minutes or until heated through and topping is golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 309 calories, Fat 20g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 60mg cholesterol, Sodium 569mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 11g protein.

MARK'S MOM'S MACARONI AND CHEESE



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h20m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 ounce butter
3/4 ounce flour
3/4 cup milk
1 1/4 pounds cheese, an equal mix of extra sharp white cheddar, Manchego, and Havarti
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 pounds macaroni, cooked according to package directions
4 ounces grated Parmesan
2 ounces bread crumbs

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  • In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt butter and then stir in flour; cook for 1 minute or until lightly golden. Slowly add the milk to the flour mixture, stirring until thickened, and then stir in the 3 cheeses until fully melted. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Add cooked macaroni and stir to coat evenly. Transfer to a shallow baking dish. Bake for about 45 minutes, until brown and crisp on top.
  • Remove from oven and preheat the broiler. Sprinkle Parmesan and bread crumbs over top. Return to the oven and broil until cheese is bubbly.

MOM'S BAKED MACARONI AND CHEESE



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Quick and easy -- macaroni, cheese soup, milk and Colby cheese!

Provided by Courtnay

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

Time 45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 (16 ounce) package macaroni
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed Cheddar cheese soup
1 cup milk
1 pound shredded Colby cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
  • Place macaroni in a 2 quart casserole dish. Stir in cheese soup and milk until well combined. Sprinkle with shredded Colby.
  • Bake 25 to 30 minutes, or until cheese is brown and bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 673.9 calories, Carbohydrate 65.5 g, Cholesterol 86.6 mg, Fat 30.9 g, Fiber 3.8 g, Protein 32.3 g, SaturatedFat 18.7 g, Sodium 849.1 mg, Sugar 3.8 g

MOM'S MACARONI AND CHEESE



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This is something my mom used to make for me when I was a kid. It is simple, quick, and great for kids and adults alike.

Provided by PalatablePastime

Categories     Cheese

Time 30m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 (7 1/4 ounce) boxes kraft macaroni & cheese dinner mix, not prepared
1 lb lean ground beef
1 onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained (I like the petit cut)
1 tablespoon mild chili powder (optional)
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup grated cheddar cheese, to garnish (optional)

Steps:

  • Cook macaroni in boiling salted water until tender; drain.
  • Mix cooked macaroni with butter, stirring well.
  • While macaroni is cooking, cook ground beef, garlic and onion in a large skillet until beef is browned and cooked through.
  • Drain any accumulated fat.
  • Add chili powder, salt, pepper, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes (with their juice), mixing well.
  • Bring meat mixture to a boil, then reduce heat, cover and simmer for 10-15 minutes or until macaroni is done.
  • Mix meat mixture with cooked buttered macaroni (do NOT add any additional milk as package suggests).
  • Sprinkle contents of cheese packets into pasta and stir until blended.
  • Serve garnished with grated cheddar, if desired.

MOM'S MACARONI AND CHEESE



Mom's Macaroni and Cheese image

The wonderful homemade goodness of this creamy macaroni and cheese makes it a staple side dish in my mother's kitchen and in mine as well. It has tender noodles and a crowd-pleasing golden crumb topping. -Maria Costello, Monroe, North Carolina (originally from Taste of Home)

Provided by Barenakedchef

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 1h

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
5 tablespoons butter, divided
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 1/2 cups milk
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
2 ounces process cheese, cubed (Velveeta)
2 tablespoons dry breadcrumbs

Steps:

  • •Cook macaroni according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a saucepan, melt 4 tablespoons butter over medium heat. Stir in flour, salt and pepper until smooth. Gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Reduce heat. Add the cheeses, stirring until cheese is melted. Drain macaroni.
  • • Transfer macaroni to a greased 1-1/2-qt. baking dish. Pour cheese sauce over macaroni; mix well. Melt the remaining butter; add the bread crumbs. Sprinkle over top. Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 30 minutes or until heated through and topping is golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 275.4, Fat 14.7, SaturatedFat 9, Cholesterol 40, Sodium 417.8, Carbohydrate 27.8, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 0.9, Protein 8.1

MAMMA'S MAC AND CHEESE



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Provided by Tyler Florence

Time 45m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 pound elbow macaroni
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons flour
2 cups milk
Salt and pepper, to taste
2 cups plus 1/2 cup shredded sharp Cheddar

Steps:

  • Cook the macaroni in boiling water for about 10 minutes until tender but still firm. Drain well and set aside.
  • In a deep skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the flour to make a roux and cook, stirring, to remove any lumps. Pour in the milk and cook until the mixture is thick and smooth. Season with salt and pepper. Stir in 2 cups Cheddar and continue to cook until melted. Add the cooked macaroni and stir. Transfer the mixture to a 2-quart casserole dish. Bake in a preheated 350-degree F oven for 20 minutes. Remove the casserole from oven, top with remaining 1/2-cup cheese. Bake for an additional 5 minutes until hot and bubbly.

MY MOTHER'S MACARONI AND CHEESE



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Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Recipes

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 pound elbow macaroni
10 ounces Kraft Cheddar Cheese (1/8 inch thick)
2 eggs
1 1/2 cups whole milk

Steps:

  • Boil macaroni until tender.
  • Put half of macaroni in a 9 x 12 inch baking dish, cover with slices of cheese, add rest of macaroni, cover top of dish with cheese. Mix eggs and milk completely. Pour over mac and cheese. This holds mac and cheese together.
  • Bake at 350°F until top begins to brown- about 30 to 40 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 0 g, Fat 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 g, Sodium 0 g, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 0 g

MOTHERS "HOMEMADE" MACARONI & CHEESE



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When it comes to macaroni and cheese, Mother definitely knows best. The proof: this ultra-creamy version of mac and cheese with a blend of cheeses.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Dairy

Time 40m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 pkg. (14 oz.) KRAFT Deluxe Macaroni & Cheese Dinner
1/2 cup KRAFT Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
1/4 cup KRAFT Shredded Colby & Monterey Jack Cheeses
1/4 cup KRAFT Shredded Cheddar Cheese
1 egg
1/4 cup KRAFT Real Mayo
1/3 cup milk

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375°F.
  • Prepare Dinner as directed on package. Meanwhile, combine shredded cheeses; set aside. Whisk egg, mayo and milk in separate bowl until blended.
  • Layer half each of the Dinner and cheese mixture in 1-1/2-qt. casserole sprayed with cooking spray. Repeat layers; top with mayo mixture.
  • Bake 20 min. or until casserole is heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 360, Fat 19 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, TransFat 0.5 g, Cholesterol 60 mg, Sodium 800 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 14 g

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients. Freshly grated cheese, real butter, and full-cream milk will make a big difference in the flavor of your mac and cheese.
  • Don't overcook the pasta. Al dente pasta is the best for mac and cheese. It will hold its shape and won't get mushy.
  • Make a roux. A roux is a mixture of butter and flour that helps to thicken the cheese sauce. It will make your mac and cheese smooth and creamy.
  • Use a variety of cheeses. A combination of different cheeses will give your mac and cheese a more complex flavor. Cheddar, Gruyère, and Parmesan are all good choices.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment. There are many different ways to make mac and cheese. Try adding different ingredients, such as bacon, broccoli, or jalapeños, to create your own unique dish.

Conclusion:

Mac and cheese is a classic comfort food that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It's a versatile dish that can be made with a variety of ingredients, so there's sure to be a recipe that everyone will love. Whether you like your mac and cheese simple or loaded with toppings, there's a recipe out there for you. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give mac and cheese a try. You won't be disappointed.

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