Comfort food. That’s one of the first words that comes to mind when I think of Macaroni and Cheese. I could eat a whole pan of this in one sitting (#truestory). I’ve been eating this since I was kiddo and it’s always been a family favorite. If mom lived closer, I’m fairly certain there would be a demand for a family dinner once a week with her infamous Baked Macaroni and Cheese on the menu. My mouth is watering just writing this post.
A few weeks ago, my parents visited from New Jersey. I asked her to bring the recipe with her… I’ve chickened out making it myself up to this point. Little did I know she would show up with a recipe card from 1973. There’s truth in the words, oldie but a goodie! One night, my mom made a double batch and the five of us devoured that 3 quart casserole dish of mac ‘n cheese. It was my husbands first time having it and, well, he asked for more. Being the spoiled son-n-law that he is, my mom did make another double batch for him (but he shared. Phew!)
I’m over the moon excited to share this recipe with all of you! Who knows? It might become a family fave for you too…
Baked Macaroni and Cheese
Ingredients
- 8 oz. package elbow macaroni
- 1/4 cup butter or margarine
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- 2 cups milk
- 2 cups white Cheddar cheese grated
Instructions
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Preheat over to 375. Cook macaroni as package directs; drain.
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Meanwhile, melt butter in medium saucepan. Remove from heat. Stir in flour, salt, and pepper until smooth. Gradually stir in milk. Bring to a boil, stirring. Reduce heat and simmer mixture 1 minute. Remove from heat.
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Stir in 1-1/2 cups cheese and macaroni. Pour into a 1-1/2 quart, shallow casserole dish. Sprinkle remaining cheese over top.
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Bake 15 minutes or until cheese is golden brown.
Delicious and easy! I’m certain it will have you coming back for more too.
Paired with stewed tomatoes and apple sauce, dinner is served! Enjoy.
Sharing here: Between Naps on the Front Porch
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What is mils? I’ve been cooking a long time and don’t have a clue what that is. It isn’t listed where to add either.Thanks
My apologies for the spelling error. It’s milk… Cheers!
Sounds delicious! Sharing over on facebook!
Oh my good gracious can you PLEASE invite me over to have this?? I love that the recipe is from the 70s too – so fun. Pinning this and my stomach is now growling. Must. Make. This. xo
Sounds delicious, haven’t made mac ‘n cheese from scratch in too many years but just might have to try this. Incredible your Mom still has the original recipe card. I have some of those also. Even tho I make the boxed stuff I like to put it in the oven for few minutes before I’ll eat it. Just seems to give it more flavor and that little crust on top, yummmmy. Used to be hubs wouldn’t eat it unless there was some kind of meat in it but he’s gotten to like it much more. When we lived in KY our daughter in law made it almost every day for side dish with supper. Great post Kelly Happy week
You can never, ever go wrong with macaroni and cheese! I love making it from scratch and this is very close to my recipe. I’m making myself hungry just thinking about it!
oh Mac and Cheese! Always and I mean ALWAYS a winner around here! looks good!
Oh… you had me at cheese!!!
Silly question but do you butter the baking dish before you put the mac ‘n cheese in there? Classic recipes ARE the best and I love that this one does NOT include pumpkin puree. Seems like every recipe posted this month does! 😉
Hi Jennifer! Thanks so much for stopping by… We don’t, but if you wanted to you could. Since we spoon it out, there’s not too much concern for a little sticking. Hope that helps! Enjoy. xo
Oh gosh I haven’t made baked mac & cheese in ages! I should, thanks and thank you for your recipe!
Love me a good homemade mac & cheese. This classic one looks amazing, girl!!
Doesn’t get any better than homemade mac and cheese! I shared these on FB Kelly 🙂 https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10151841572823070&set=a.174654903069.124188.163690253069&type=1
I love tomatoes in mac & cheese but the rest of the family wont let me (i noticed u skipped them too lol)! Either way Kelly, you did good girl. I will use this recipe when I make it next time. Thank your Mom for me!!
This looks incredible! I need to have this in my rotation. Funny that the recipe card was from 1973! It is good that you now have the recipe preserved on the world wide interwebs 🙂 so that it can’t get lost or damaged so much that it is unreadable!
I would love for you to come over and link up at Wine’d Down Wednesday if you get a chance. We are partying from now until Friday! Hope to see you there! http://www.dizzybusyandhungry.com/wined-wednesday-link-party/
I have SUCH a weakness for homemade mac and cheese! Thanks so much for sharing this on Domestic Superhero today! Yum!
Always a hit in my house! No matter how I make it, everyone loves it! Thanks for sharing 🙂