Best Easy Creamy Mac N Cheese Recipes

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CREAMY MACARONI AND CHEESE



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This is the ultimate creamy mac and cheese recipe. It's saucy, thick and very rich, with a wonderful cheddar flavor. Once you taste it, you'll be hooked. -Cindy Hartley, Chesapeake, Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 55m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
1/2 cup butter, cubed
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1-1/2 to 2 cups 2% milk
1 cup sour cream
8 ounces cubed Velveeta
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Cook macaroni according to package directions. , Meanwhile, preheat oven to 350°. In a large saucepan, melt butter. Stir in flour until smooth. Gradually add 1-1/2 cups milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir 2 minutes or until thickened. Reduce heat; stir in sour cream, Velveeta, Parmesan cheese, salt, mustard and pepper until smooth and cheese is melted. Add additional milk to reach desired consistency. , Drain macaroni; toss with cheddar cheese. Transfer to a greased 3-qt. baking dish. Stir in cream sauce. , Bake, uncovered, 35-40 minutes or until golden brown and bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 653 calories, Fat 46g fat (30g saturated fat), Cholesterol 143mg cholesterol, Sodium 1141mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 25g protein.

CREAMY BAKED MACARONI AND CHEESE



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This baked mac and cheese - perfect for a large crowd or as a side dish - is super simple to make. The cream cheese gives it richness and a little tang.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 50m

Yield Serves 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

Kosher salt
1 pound elbow macaroni
2 1/2 cups half and half
1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 pound cream cheese, room temperature
8 ounces sharp Cheddar, shredded (about 3 cups)
3 ounces gruyere cheese, shredded (about 1 cup)
1 cup panko bread crumbs
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

Steps:

  • Set an oven rack 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the macaroni and cook until it is al dente, about 6 minutes. Strain, reserving 1 3/4 cups of the pasta water. Set aside.
  • Heat the half-and-half and cayenne in a large saucepan over medium heat until it just comes to a simmer. Continue simmering until the half-and-half is reduced to 1 1/2 cups, about 15 minutes. Add the cream cheese and stir until melted. Whisk in the Cheddar and Gruyere until all the cheese is melted and the sauce is smooth.
  • Add the macaroni and the reserved pasta water to the saucepan and stir to combine. (It will look very loose, but the pasta will suck up a lot of the sauce as it bakes.) Season to taste with salt if needed. Pour into a 13-by-9-inch baking dish. Toss the bread crumbs with the butter and a sprinkle of salt in a small bowl and sprinkle evenly over the top of the macaroni and cheese. Bake until the cheese is bubbly and the bread crumbs are lightly browned and crispy, about 10 minutes.

EASY CREAMY MAC 'N CHEESE



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Our recipe for Easy Creamy Mac 'N Cheese has only 5 ingredients and is on the table in less than 30 minutes. What's not to love about that?! Whether you serve it on the side or as a main dish, it's comfort food that the whole family will love.

Provided by Country Crock®

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Country Crock®

Time 20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 5

8 ounces elbow macaroni
1 ½ cups milk
¼ cup Country Crock® Spread
2 tablespoons flour
1 ½ cups shredded Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Cook pasta in large pot according to package directions.
  • Meanwhile, whisk milk, Country Crock® Spread, and flour in large saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, whisking frequently. Reduce heat and cook, stirring occasionally, until thickened, about 5 minutes. Stir in cheese until melted; remove from heat. Drain pasta and fold into the sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 292.3 calories, Carbohydrate 33.1 g, Cholesterol 34.5 mg, Fat 11.2 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 14.2 g, SaturatedFat 6.8 g, Sodium 202.7 mg, Sugar 4 g

CREAM-CHEESY MACARONI AND CHEESE



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Make and share this Cream-Cheesy Macaroni and Cheese recipe from Food.com.

Provided by LorenLou

Categories     Cheese

Time 45m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 lb elbow macaroni (or whatever you prefer)
3 tablespoons margarine
1 tablespoon flour
3 cups milk
8 ounces cream cheese (reduced-fat OK)
16 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
salt
breadcrumbs (optional)

Steps:

  • Spray a 9x13" glass casserole dish with cooking spray.
  • Set aside.
  • Cook the pasta according to package directions, in a large pot.
  • Drain, rinse, and return to the large pot.
  • Set aside.
  • In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
  • Add the flour, and cook until bubbly (about a minute).
  • Add the milk slowly, stirring after each addition and cook until slightly thickened.
  • Add the cream cheese, again stirring until completely melted.
  • Season with salt.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Carefully pour the cream cheese mixture over the pasta, stirring gently to combine.
  • Add the shredded cheddar cheese, stirring to combine.
  • Pour the mixture into the prepared casserole dish, top with bread crumbs if desired, and bake at 350 for 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 425.1, Fat 24.7, SaturatedFat 13.7, Cholesterol 69.1, Sodium 361.4, Carbohydrate 33, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 1.8, Protein 17.6

EASY CREAMY MAC N CHEESE



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This is so popular among my friends. They say it's the best mac n cheese they have ever had. Hope anyone who tries this can make it as great as I do. But warning... You will need a "Magic Bullet" or a similar blender to get the best result.

Provided by Shauntel Campbell

Categories     Pasta Sides

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 7

16 oz noodles (cavatappi are best)
1 1/2 lb shredded colby jack cheese
1 pt heavy whipping cream
4 Tbsp butter or margarine
dash(es) salt
dash(es) pepper
dash(es) garlic powder

Steps:

  • 1. Boil a pot of water
  • 2. Add 1 tbsp. of olive/vegetable oil and a dash of salt in water so noodles will cook faster and not stick.
  • 3. After boiling point add noodles and cook till done then strain.
  • 4. Put noodles back in pot (not on burner) and add 4 tablespoons of butter/margarine, a dash of salt, pepper and garlic powder till it taste perfectly spiced to your liking.
  • 5. With a "Magic Bullet" use the taller container and the 4 blade blender top.
  • 6. Add your cheese till full and then add half the container of the heavy whipping cream.
  • 7. Microwave for 1-2 minutes or until melted (watch out, every now and again in might flow over if too full).
  • 8. Once melted blend your cheese sauce and pour over your noodles.
  • 9. Mix into noodles and add more cheese and whip cream if it is not covered or creamy enough.
  • 10. Enjoy!
  • 11. You can also add sauteed mushrooms if you love them! It's amazing!

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