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This is a quick and creamy main dish. I've tried many macaroni and cheese recipes, but this is my favorite.—Debbie Carlson, San Diego, California
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Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 each) equals 412 calories, 20 g fat (13 g saturated fat), 61 mg cholesterol, 437 mg sodium, 44 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 15 g protein.
Originally published as Budget Macaroni and Cheese in Taste of Home April/May 1995, p19
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Enjoy this recipe with a full-bodied white wine such as Chardonnay or Viognier.
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Reviewed on Dec. 09, 2012 by ClarkR
Good and easy to make.
Reviewed on Dec. 04, 2012 by PreciousPirate
After making this recipe we tasted too much flour and not enough seasonings and cheese.
Reviewed on Apr. 23, 2012 by HRJ77
Very simple. Very quick. Very tasty!
Reviewed on Dec. 31, 2011 by Wingding52
Nothing special. More like a box recipie.
Reviewed on Aug. 10, 2011 by thinlynn
I made this recipe for my teen son and I for dinner tonight, and it was delicious.
Reviewed on Jul. 10, 2011 by kpeown
Just made this to bring for a cookout. It turned out delicious as is but to give it a little more of a kick I added some sour cream, paprika, and ground mustard. I also topped it with extra cheddar cheese!
Reviewed on Jun. 17, 2011 by MrsKase
I used a 12 oz. package of Wacky Mac Veggie pasta shapes, I increased the milk by a 1/2 cup and used a blend of shredded Cheddar and Montery Jack cheese. I added a pound of sliced turkey dogs. Everybody liked this.
Reviewed on Feb. 22, 2011 by Tarheel91
I made this recipe as written. The end result was not to my liking. It was creamy but tasted too much like flour. It was edible but dull and not worth the calories. I won't make it again.
Reviewed on Feb. 19, 2011 by agnes24
This was good. Very easy to make. I added extra cheese when serving since I did not think it was cheesy enough. I used mild cheddar. Maybe next time I'll try sharp.
Reviewed on Feb. 08, 2011 by pinksuitcases
So simple! I can't believe it tasted so good and was easy. I may never make boxed mac and cheese again.
Reviewed on Dec. 17, 2010 by nicestofthedamned
This is the standard recipe that made up about 25% of my bodyweight as a child. You can't go wrong with this one. Top with sliced tomatoes or bread crumbs (or both!) and broil for a few minutes for a real treat.
Reviewed on Dec. 02, 2010 by melissarb999
This is the only homemade macaroni and cheese recipe we use! It is so yummy!
Reviewed on Oct. 07, 2010 by mlworden
I usually don't particularly care for mac&cheese. This recipe was excellent. In order to make this dish a little healthier, I used fat free milk, 2% fat shredded cheddar cheese, & whipped butter. I did add an extra tbsp or 2 of milk, then I placed the mac&cheese in a baking dish sprayed with cooking spray & sprinkled 1/4 cup of cheese on top. Baked @375 for 15 or 20 minutes until it lightly browned.
Reviewed on Jun. 10, 2010 by Rosetta Gingerich
This is a good recipe, but I would add a little more milk--by the time we wanted seconds, it was stiffer than I like.
Reviewed on Nov. 04, 2009 by grensrud
So easy and so good! My 10 month old devoured this and I was happy because it's healthier than the traditional boxed macaroni & cheese! My husband liked it as well and he's not a fan of macaroni and cheese. Will definitely be keeping this recipe close!
Reviewed on Jan. 13, 2009 by KingGeld
Easy and delicious! My toddler loves this. I often use sharp cheddar cheese, which adds additional flavor.
Reviewed on Mar. 24, 2008 by WaxPoetic
This is very good, quick and creamy. I'm always looking for a good stovetop recipe, as the baked kind tends to change in texture. I make a lot of freezer meals, and have only tried the mac and cheese in a crockpot. I find that the cheese breaks down more than I'd like. Do you think this would freeze well?
Reviewed on Jan. 17, 2008 by Ted E Bear 128
So, so, sooooooo good! Not too rich and even my dad who hates mac and cheese loved it!
Reviewed on Jan. 14, 2008 by roosterr
MMM.. YU U U Ummy!
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