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    Homemade Macaroni and Cheese

    Published: Mar 18, 2008 Last updated: Apr 20, 2022 by Shelby Law Ruttan · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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    A creamy and delicious homemade macaroni and cheese casserole made with cheddar cheese.
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    Homemade Mac and Cheese FI

    This homemade Macaroni and Cheese Recipe is one I have been making for well over 30 years. This tried and true recipe is one for pure cheddar cheese lovers. It is creamy, delicious, and comforting. Baked in the oven with a topping of Italian bread crumbs, it is perfect as a side dish to your favorite main protein or it can stand on its own as a main dish.

    Homemade Mac and Cheese.

    A Childhood Favorite Recipe

    I am betting that almost anyone you ask what their favorite childhood recipe would be, the answer would be homemade macaroni and cheese. Afterall, who can resist pasta and cheese baked up until bubbly and hot with a crispy and buttery topping?

    I remember watching my Mom make homemade macaroni and cheese in the kitchen. She did it a bit different than I did by layering pasta, cheese, milk, and I think a sprinkling of flour with salt and pepper. While I still would eat it made her way, I love it with this creamy cheese sauce that is fixed on the stove top before mixing in with the pasta and baking it in the oven.

    What You Need To Make Homemade Macaroni And Cheese

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    Elbow Macaroni is what I grew up with and what my Mom used. So, I like to go this route for nostalgia sake.

    Cheddar Cheese is my favorite and what my Mom used also. No velveeta in this here mac and cheese dish!

    All Purpose Flour

    Butter

    Milk

    I like to use a wide, deep casserole dish. My favorite shape is oval, similar to this one. 

    Large Saucepan for boiling the macaroni and making the sauce. I make the sauce in the same pan I boil the macaroni in. I just leave the macaroni in the colander while making the sauce.

    I like to use a whisk like this one to make a smooth creamy sauce. I will use it when whisking the flour into the butter mixture as well as the cheese.

    Macaroni and Cheese on a plate with venison and green beans

    Tips and Substitutions

    • Make sure to cook the butter and flour mixture for the amount of time indicated. When doing so, it is cooking the rawness out of the flour, adding to the nuttiness of the butter as it browns.
    • Use your favorite of any of these cheeses: cheddar, monterey jack, colby, pepper jack, american, and gouda.
    • Use crushed saltine or buttery round crackers to top the macaroni and cheese instead of the Italian bread crumbs
    • Stir in a cup of diced ham or try a cup of cooked shrimp or lobster!
    • Use any type of milk you prefer. Skim, reduced-fat, whole or even your favorite nut milk.

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    Homemade Mac and Cheese FI

    Homemade Macaroni and Cheese

    Shelby Law Ruttan
    A creamy and delicious homemade macaroni and cheese casserole made with cheddar cheese.
    5 from 1 vote
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    Prep Time 15 mins
    Cook Time 25 mins
    Total Time 40 mins
    Course Main Dish
    Cuisine American
    Servings 8
    Calories 488 kcal

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    Ingredients
      

    • 2 cups uncooked macaroni cooked according to packaging
    • ½ diced onion
    • 2 tablespoons butter
    • 2 tablespoons flour
    • fresh ground pepper to taste
    • 2 ½ cups skim milk
    • 3 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
    • ½ cup Italian bread crumbs

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Cook macaroni according to package directions, drain and set aside.
    • Saute the onion in the butter for 3 minutes, or until onions are softened.
    • Whisk in th flour and cook for 2 minutes or until the flour and butter mixture is bubbly and brown.
    • Slowly whisk in the milk and continue to whisk until mixture begins to thicken. Add the cheese and stir until melted.
    • Stir in the cooked macaroni and transfer to a baking dish. Sprinkle the bread crumbs evenly over top.
    • Bake in the oven for 25 minutes or until bubbly and top begins to brown.

    Notes

    Tips and Substitutions

    • Make sure to cook the butter and flour mixture for the amount of time indicated. When doing so, it is cooking the rawness out of the flour, adding to the nuttiness of the butter as it browns.
    • Use your favorite of any of these cheeses: cheddar, monterey jack, colby, pepper jack, american, and gouda.
    • Use crushed saltine or buttery round crackers to top the macaroni and cheese instead of the Italian bread crumbs
    • Stir in a cup of diced ham or try a cup of cooked shrimp or lobster!
    • Use any type of milk you prefer. Skim, reduced-fat, whole or even your favorite nut milk.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1gCalories: 488kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 26gFat: 32gSaturated Fat: 18gPolyunsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 93mgSodium: 703mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5g
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    About Shelby Law Ruttan

    Shelby is the author/owner of Grumpy's Honeybunch. Established in 2007, she shares and preserves family recipes as well as recipes for cooking light and keto. She has authored the One-Pot Paleo Cookbook and The Pescatarian Keto Cookbook. She is an experienced, self-taught home cook who loves to share recipes with others. She also authors the websites Honeybunch Hunts and The Best Vegetarian Recipes. You can see her work on websites such as Veal Made Easy, Parade, Community Table, SoFab Food, Yummly, and FoodGawker.

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