Best 8 Super Simple And Delicious Baked Macaroni Cheese Recipes

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Baked macaroni and cheese is a classic comfort food that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It is relatively easy to make and is a great dish to serve at potlucks or parties. This article will provide you with a recipe for a simple and delicious baked macaroni and cheese that is sure to be a hit with your family and friends. This dish is made with just a few simple ingredients and can be prepared in under an hour. It is also a great way to use up leftover macaroni or cheese. So whether you are looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal or a dish to serve at your next gathering, this baked macaroni and cheese recipe is sure to please.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

SUPER DECADENT MAC AND CHEESE



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Provided by Kardea Brown

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/4 cup unsalted butter, plus more for greasing the dish
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 pound elbow macaroni
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 cups whole milk
1/2 cup heavy cream, plus more if needed
4 ounces cream cheese
One 16-ounce block sharp Cheddar, shredded
1 1/2 cups extra-sharp Cheddar, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 teaspoon granulated garlic
2 large eggs
1/2 cup sour cream

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 9- by 13-inch baking dish with butter.
  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, add the macaroni and cook, stirring occasionally, until al dente, about 7 minutes. Strain in a colander, run cold water over the pasta and set aside.
  • Using the same pot the macaroni was cooked in, melt the 1/4 cup butter over medium heat, add the flour and whisk until smooth. While whisking constantly, slowly add the milk and then the cream. Bring to a simmer, add the cream cheese and the shredded Cheddar except for 1/2 cup and stir until melted. Stir in the granulated garlic, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Remove the cheese sauce from the heat and stir in the macaroni. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Whisk together the eggs and sour cream in a small bowl and then fold into the macaroni and cheese. Spread the mixture into the prepared baking dish, fold in the cubed Cheddar and top with the reserved 1/2 cup shredded Cheddar. Bake until the top just begins to brown, about 20 minutes. Loosely cover with foil and bake 10 to 15 minutes more.

SIMPLE MACARONI AND CHEESE



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A very quick and easy fix to a tasty side-dish. Fancy, designer mac and cheese often costs forty or fifty dollars to prepare when you have so many exotic and expensive cheeses, but they aren't always the best tasting. This recipe is cheap and tasty.

Provided by g0dluvsugly

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

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (8 ounce) box elbow macaroni
¼ cup butter
¼ cup all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon salt
ground black pepper to taste
2 cups milk
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Bring a large 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.
  • Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat; stir in flour, salt, and pepper until smooth, about 5 minutes. Slowly pour milk into butter-flour mixture while continuously stirring until mixture is smooth and bubbling, about 5 minutes. Add Cheddar cheese to milk mixture and stir until cheese is melted, 2 to 4 minutes.
  • Fold macaroni into cheese sauce until coated.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 630.2 calories, Carbohydrate 55 g, Cholesterol 99.6 mg, Fat 33.6 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 26.5 g, SaturatedFat 20.9 g, Sodium 777 mg, Sugar 7.6 g

A SIMPLE BAKED MACARONI AND CHEESE



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Make and share this A Simple Baked Macaroni and Cheese recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Athena Ann

Categories     Cheese

Time 45m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (16 ounce) box elbow macaroni
3 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons flour
3 cups whole milk
2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, grated
1 cup fresh parmesan cheese, grated (recommended Stella)
1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Salt water (after it comes to a boil) add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente.
  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • While pasta is cooking begin to make your roux. Over low heat begin to melt butter. Once butter is melted add flour. Whisk constantly to avoid burning. If rue burns throw it out and start again. You want your rue to be almost a copper brown color. It should take a little over 5 minutes.
  • Once you get your rue to the color you want add the milk while continuing to whisk constantly. Salt and pepper your sauce to your liking. When the mixture begins to boil you will notice your sauce will start to thicken. Once it is at the thickness you desire remove from heat immediately and add cheese, reserving about a 1/4 of a cup of cheddar.
  • Drain macaroni and return to cooking pot. Combine cheese sauce with your macaroni. Pour macaroni and cheese into a 2 quart baking dish. Sprinkle bread crumbs and remaining cheese over top and bake for 35 minutes until a nice crust forms on the top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1046.4, Fat 43.1, SaturatedFat 25.6, Cholesterol 122.5, Sodium 994, Carbohydrate 115, Fiber 4.6, Sugar 13.8, Protein 47.7

SUPER MACARONI AND CHEESE



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 50m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 tablespoons canola oil
1/4 cup minced shallots
1/4 cup minced celery
2 tablespoons instant flour
1 1/2 cups half-and-half, heated
1/2 cup dry white wine
1 cup mascarpone cheese
3/4 cup grated sharp white cheddar
1/2 cup grated Fontina
3/4 pound elbow or tube macaroni, cooked and well drained
Hot sauce
Coarse salt
1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan, optional
3/4 cup bread crumbs

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Generously grease a 2-quart casserole; set aside.
  • Heat the oil in a large nonstick saucepan over medium heat. Add the shallots and celery and saute for 5 minutes, or until the vegetables are very soft. Lower the heat and stir in the flour until well incorporated. Whisk in the hot half-and-half and then the wine. Cook, stirring constantly, for about 4 minutes, or until the mixture has begun to thicken. Remove from the heat and beat in the cheeses, stirring until they have melted into the sauce.
  • Stir in the macaroni and season, to taste, with hot sauce and salt. Pour the mixture into the prepared casserole.
  • If using the Parmesan, combine it with the bread crumbs in a small bowl. Sprinkle the bread crumbs over the macaroni. Bake for 15 minutes, or until the edges are bubbling and the top is golden. Serve hot.

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

THE EASIEST BAKED MACARONI & CHEESE



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There may be lots of recipes out there for macaroni and cheese, but this is the first one I ever found that you don't have to cook the macaroni before you bake it. It is also really simple to put together - all in the casserole dish you are baking it in! I got this from a newsletter of an organization. I take this to potlucks all the time and I always come home with none of it left. It's a dish I'm constantly handing out the recipe for; be sure not to use cheese that has been frozen and thawed because it will ruin the consistency of the dish. You can also cut down on the butter if you would like to lose some of the fat. This is not a real creamy cheesy type of macaroni and cheese, which can sometimes be a little too rich for our tastes. I've made those, but my family prefers this kind over any other.

Provided by CookingONTheSide

Categories     Cheese

Time 1h10m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 1/2-3 cups elbow macaroni, uncooked
3 tablespoons butter, melted
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
4 cups milk

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Melt butter in microwave.
  • Pour macaroni in 2-3 quart casserole dish. Pour butter over macaroni. Stir well to coat.
  • Add salt and pepper. Stir well.
  • Add cheese. Sometimes I may use a mixture of monterey, colby and cheddar, depending on what I have at the time. Mix well.
  • Add milk. Do not stir.
  • Bake uncovered in oven for 60 minutes. I do think this tastes best when it is still hot from the oven.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 704, Fat 37.3, SaturatedFat 23.1, Cholesterol 116.4, Sodium 1131.8, Carbohydrate 61.2, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 2, Protein 30.7

SUPER CHEESY BAKED MACARONI & CHEESE



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Get ready for the cheesiest mac and cheese you've ever made. Our amazing Super Cheesy Macaroni and Cheese Casserole really lives up to its name.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Macaroni & Cheese

Time 40m

Yield 5 servings, 1 cup each

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 pkg. (14 oz.) KRAFT Deluxe Macaroni & Cheese Dinner
1 cup milk
1/2 cup KRAFT Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
1/2 cup KRAFT Shredded Cheddar Cheese

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375°F.
  • Prepare Dinner in large saucepan as directed on package. Stir in milk and mozzarella.
  • Spoon into 1-1/2-qt. casserole sprayed with cooking spray; sprinkle with cheddar.
  • Bake 20 min. or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 350, Fat 15 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 35 mg, Sodium 940 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 16 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

Tips:

  • Use a good quality cheese: The type of cheese you use will make a big difference to the flavor of your macaroni and cheese. Use a sharp cheddar cheese for a classic flavor, or try a different type of cheese such as Gruyère, Parmesan, or Fontina for a more unique flavor.
  • Cook the macaroni al dente: Macaroni and cheese should be cooked al dente, or slightly firm to the bite. This will help to prevent the macaroni from becoming mushy when it is baked.
  • Make a roux: A roux is a mixture of butter and flour that is used to thicken the cheese sauce. A roux will help to prevent the cheese sauce from becoming thin and watery.
  • Use milk or cream: Milk or cream is used to thin out the cheese sauce. You can use whole milk, low-fat milk, or even heavy cream. The type of milk or cream you use will affect the richness and flavor of the cheese sauce.
  • Season the cheese sauce: Season the cheese sauce with salt, pepper, and other spices to taste. You can also add a pinch of cayenne pepper for a little bit of heat.
  • Top with breadcrumbs: A topping of breadcrumbs will give your macaroni and cheese a crispy, golden brown crust. You can use plain breadcrumbs or seasoned breadcrumbs.

Conclusion:

Macaroni and cheese is a classic comfort food that is loved by people of all ages. It is a simple dish to make, but it can be easily customized to your own taste. With a few simple tips, you can make macaroni and cheese that is both delicious and visually appealing.

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