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This baked mac and cheese is a family favorite recipe, loved by both children and adults. Perfect for a comforting dinner or as a holiday side dish!

Homemade Macaroni and Cheese Recipe

This baked macaroni and cheese is a family favorite recipe, loved by both children and adults. Perfect for a comforting dinner or as a holiday side dish!
Servings: 10 people
4.84 from 6 votes
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes

Equipment

  • 9x13 casserole pan
  • Cheese grater
  • Pasta pot
  • Colander
  • Wooden spoon / Mixing spoon

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound elbow macaroni
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 8 tablespoon butter, cubed
  • 2 cups half-and-half
  • 8 ounces Velveeta cheese, cubed
  • 1/2 cup shredded muenster cheese
  • 1/2 cup shredded mild cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup shredded Monterey jack cheese
  • 2 eggs, lightly whisked
  • 1/2 teaspoon seasoning salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350F.
  • Cook pasta according to package instructions, including 1 teaspoon of salt to the boiling water for flavor. 
  • Drain the pasta and return to pot. Add the cubed butter to the pot and stir until almost melted. 
  • Add the remaining ingredients, reserving 1/2 cup of mixed cheese for the topping, and stir well. 
  • Pour the pot contents into a 9x13 baking dish. Top with remaining cheese. 
  • Bake for 30 minutes until edges become golden brown and bubbly. 

Notes

Helpful Tips:
  • Like a crunch on your mac and cheese? Top with bacon, buttered breadcrumbs, crumbled crackers, or panko before baking. 
  • Pro Tip: for the perfect ooey-gooey melted mac and cheese, shred your own cheese from blocks. Pre-shredded cheese from the store does not melt the same.
  • Broil for 2-3 minutes to get that gorgeous cheesy “crust”.