Best Homemade Macaroni Cheese Recipes

BAKED HOMEMADE MACARONI AND CHEESE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a boil over high heat. Stir in the macaroni, and cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the pasta has cooked through, but is still firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain well.
• Melt 1/4 cup butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Stir in flour and salt. Cook, stirring constantly, for 2 minutes. Whisk in milk and simmer, stirring frequently, until mixture thickens slightly, about 5 minutes.
• Turn off heat and stir in Cheddar cheese until the cheese is melted. Add the macaroni and stir to coat. Pour the mixture into a 9x13-inch baking dish. Mix the 1/4 remaining cup melted butter and crushed crackers together in a bowl; scatter the cracker mixture evenly over the macaroni mixture.
• Bake in preheated oven until golden brown on top, about 45 minutes.

GRANDMA'S HOMEMADE MACARONI AND CHEESE

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!

HOMEMADE BAKED MACARONI AND CHEESE

Steps:

• Grease or spray with non-stick cooking spray a casserole dish.
• Melt butter in medium saucepan.
• When melted, add flour, stirring constantly for about 1 minute (until butter is absorbed).
• Whisk in hot milk, cook for 3 minutes (stirring constantly).
• Add 1 cup each of the cheeses, and stir until smooth.
• Cook macaroni, drain, rinse under cold water, and drain again.
• Combine everything together and pour into casserole dish.
• Sprinkle the rest of the cheese on top, and bake at 400Ffor 20 minutes.

HOMEMADE MACARONI AND CHEESE

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of water to a boil, then add pasta; salt generously and cook pasta to manufacturer's instructions. Transfer to a colander, rinse under cold running water, and drain well.
• Melt butter in a 4-quart pot over medium heat. Whisk in flour and cook, stirring with a wooden spoon, until bubbling but not browning, about 45 seconds. Add milk and whisk to combine. Bring to a simmer, stirring with a wooden spoon (scrape across the bottom and around edge of pot to prevent scorching), until thickened and smooth. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook for 20 minutes.
• Add fontina, Gruyere, Cheddar, and Parmigiano-Reggiano cheeses, stirring until completely melted and sauce is smooth. Season with salt and black pepper, add cayenne and nutmeg, and stir to combine.
• Add pasta to sauce along with white pepper and salt; stir to thoroughly combine. Serve immediately.

HOMEMADE MACARONI AND CHEESE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, for 6 minutes. Drain and set aside.
• Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Remove from heat. Stir in flour, salt, and dry mustard and mix well. Return to heat; pour in milk, stirring constantly until mixture is simmering, thick, and smooth. Add white Cheddar cheese and processed cheese; stir occasionally until melted.
• Pour cooked macaroni into a large baking dish, followed by sauce. Stir to combine. Top with bread crumbs. Sprinkle with paprika.
• Bake in the preheated oven until bread crumbs are golden brown and sauce is bubbly, 20 to 25 minutes.

DAD'S HOMEMADE MACARONI AND CHEESE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
• Cook macaroni and drain.
• Mix all ingredients except paprika and 2 cups Mexican blend or cheddar cheese in a 2-quart baking dish.
• Top with remaining 2 cups cheese.
• Sprinkle with paprika.
• Bake for 45 minutes or until done.
• Recipe can be halved and cooked in a 9x9 pan.

"THE JUDDS" HOMEMADE MACARONI AND CHEESE

Steps:

• 1. Heat oven to 350 degrees. Cook macaroni. Melt butter in saucepan, whisk in flour to make a paste, gradually whisk in milk. Bring to a simmer over medium heat until thickened about 1 minute. Add cheese, salt and pepper. Stir macaroni into cheese sauce. Put in a baking dish and bake uncovered 20-25 minutes. Last 5 minutes add shredded cheese to the top and bake until golden brown.

YUMMY HOMEMADE BAKED MACARONI AND CHEESE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°.
• Boil pasta till al dente, drain.
• Melt butter in sauce pan over low/medium heat, add flour and stir till thick and chunky.
• Add milk and whisk until butter and flour mixture has blended.
• Let cook until milk becomes thick, stirring often.
• Add all cheeses 1/2 cup at a time, whisking until cheese has melted before adding next amount.
• Once all blended and melted add salt and pepper to taste then add garlic.
• Grease an 8x10 casserole dish, pour in pasta and cheese sauce, stir till mixed.
• Break up one sleeve of ritz crackers over the top.
• Bake 20 minutes.

EASY HOMEMADE TASTIN' MACARONI AND CHEESE

Steps:

• Prepare macaroni according to package.
• Drain.
• No need to rinse.
• Pour in large mixing bowl.
• Add sauce packet, sour cream, milk, and 2 cups of the cheese.
• Pour in casserole dish.
• Top with remaining cheese.
• Bake at 375F for about an hour or until nicely browned.

MOTHERS "HOMEMADE" MACARONI & CHEESE

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.

KID FRIENDLY HOMEMADE MACARONI AND CHEESE

Steps:

• Use medium pot over medium to high heat and add the tablespoon of Oil into the water. Bring the water to a boil.
• Once water is at a full boil add your 4 cups of noodles. Stir a few times so the noodles don't stick.
• Leave noodles cook until done. (depends on which type of noodles you use) Drain them into a strainer and shake the excess water out of the noodles. Put the noodles back into the warm pot.
• Add the milk and butter to the noodles and slowly add the slices of cheese, stirring the entire time. Stir cheese in until creamy and slightly frothy.
• Dish up and serve hot or cold to your liking. Add a slice of French Bread to the side to sop up all the extra cheese.
• Enjoy!

HOMEMADE "MACARONI & CHEESE" BY PAULA DEEN

Steps:

• 1. Preheat oven 350 F.
• 2. prepare 2 cups elbow macaroni, makes 4 cups cooked; drain macaroni.
• 3. Add butter and salt, stir on medium to low-medium heat.
• 4. Add cheese(s), stir until gummy.
• 5. In separate bowl add 3 eggs; whip well; add 1/2 cup sour cream mix well.
• 6. Add sour cream mixture to macaroni & cheese(s), mix well, add milk, stir until mixed well.
• 7. 9X9 or 9X13 deep dish, spray cooking spray into dish; pour macaroni & cheese into dish.
• 8. Place in center of oven; bake for 40-45 minutes.
• 9. Add shredded cheese over Macaroni & cheese bake for additional 5 minutes or until melted.

EASY HOMEMADE MACARONI AND CHEESE

Steps:

• PREHEAT oven to 350°F.
• Mix milk and eggs in large bowl.
• Add butter, red pepper, prepared cheese product and cheddar cheese.
• Stir in macaroni; mix lightly.
• POUR into 1-1/2-quart casserole.
• BAKE 15 minutes or until heated through.
• Sprinkle bread crumbs on top.
• Bake for 5 more minutes.

MUM'S HOMEMADE MACARONI CHEESE WITH BACON

Steps:

• Melt butter in a pot over a medium heat and add the onion.Cook until transparent.
• Add the bacon.
• Take off the heat and mix in flour (until it forms a ball) and gradually stir in milk with a whisk.
• Return the pot to the heat and bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Reduce heat and simmer for a few minutes.
• Add the mustard and pepper and whisk in two cups of cheese (or more to taste).
• When it is blended well, add in the cooked macaroni and transfer to a large casserole dish or 9x13 pan. Top with the remainder of the cheese and sprinkle with breadcrumbs (I spray a little Pam on the breadcrumbs to help it brown better). Top with sliced tomato.
• Place under the broiler until cheese is bubbly.

EASY HOMEMADE MACARONI AND CHEESE

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, melt butter, stir in flour until smooth, gradually add milk, bring to boil- cook and stir for 2 minutes.
• Reduce heat, stir in sour cream, velveeta cheese, parmesan cheese, salt, mustard and pepper.
• Drain macaroni, toss with cheddar cheese.
• Pour into a greased 3 quart dish and add cream sauce. Mix well.
• Bake uncovered at 350 degrees for 35-40 minutes or until golden brown and bubbly.

EUNICE'S EASY HOMEMADE MACARONI & CHEESE

Steps:

• 1. Preheat oven at 350. Spray or grease a small baking dish.
• 2. Boil macaroni by box direction. Drain & return to pot. Salt & pepper to taste.
• 3. Mix eggs & milk. Scramble and pour over macaroni. Add 8 oz. cheddar and mix well.
• 4. Pour into prepared dish. Top with remaining cheese. Bake for 45-60 minutes until golden brown.

SMOKED SAUSAGE WITH HOMEMADE MACARONI AND CHEESE

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine paprika, pepper, sugar, celery salt, salt, cayenne and mustard. Rub seasoning mixture over sausage. Grill according to package directions until heated through, turning occasionally. Meanwhile, cook macaroni according to package directions., In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add cream and onion; mix well. Bring just to a boil, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat; stir in cheese. Continue to stir just until cheese is melted., Drain macaroni; add to cheese mixture. Cook and stir until heated through. Season with salt and white pepper. Serve with grilled sausage.

EXCELLENT HOMEMADE MACARONI AND CHEESE

Steps:

• Liberally butter large casserole dish.
• Cook pasta according to package.
• Mix cooked pasta, and the shredded cheeses together.
• Beat eggs, milk, salt, pepper.
• Pour over mac n cheese and mix.
• Pour 3/4 sleeve of crushed Ritz crackers in and mix.
• Sprinkle remaining sleeve of crushed crackers on top.
• Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes to one hour.
• Enjoy!

5 MINUTE HOMEMADE MACARONI AND CHEESE

Steps:

• Place pasta, cheese, milk, salt and pepper into a microwave safe bowl. Stir to mix. Cover lightly with paper towel and microwave for 3 minutes. Stir and microwave for an additional 2 minutes. Stir until creamy and smooth. Serve immediately.

HOMEMADE MACARONI AND CHEESE

Steps:

• Cook macaroni according to package directions and drain.
• Layer 1/2 the macaroni, 1/2 the butter and 1/2 the cheese into a round casserole dish.
• Repeat with another layer.
• In a small bowl, beat egg, add milk, salt and pepper.
• Pour egg mixture over macaroni/cheese adding more milk if desired.
• Sprinkle with bread crumbs.
• Bake uncovered in a 350 degree oven for about 30 minutes or until the top is golden brown.