Company Mac and Cheese Recipe

Reviewed on May. 04, 2011 by charles coello

Best recipe I've found yet. My mother-in-law, nephew, and son insisted on copies of the recipe.

Reviewed on May. 01, 2011 by asticott

I too had high hopes for this recipe. I make alot of pasta for my 2 toddlers and thought for sure this would be a winner. As others wrote, I too found it was very bland. I was hesitant about the mustard, and thought it might ruin the flavor, and I was right. But seeing as how it had so many rave reviews, I thought it would be worth it, but it wasnt, the mustard just made it worse. Even the little ones picked at it, and pasta is their favorite. Just wasnt what I was expecting, even though it looked so creamy and wonderful. The preparation was easy, but I think I will stick to some of our other favorites.

Reviewed on Mar. 14, 2011 by Mendez84

I really loved this recipe. Only difference I made was to mix parsley into the mac and cheese and I used an Italian blend bread crumbs topping. Do not mistake this for Velvetta stove top mac and cheese. This is good old fashion baked mac and cheese. The cream cheese was a great zingy touch.

Reviewed on Jan. 23, 2011 by coupons572

I made this with Cabot's 75% fat free cheese, Neufchatel instead of cream cheese, and a full 14 ounce box of whole-grain elbow macaroni instead of the ingredients listed. I also didn't put in the parsley or the bread crumbs (enough carbs, I thought!) and it turned out great. I put it into 2 pans - each 1.5 quarts. Still a great recipe. And yes...the cheese melted!

Reviewed on Dec. 03, 2010 by ValerieMS

My family, who can be ridiculously picky eaters, love this mac and cheese! The other night all I had to use half cheddar/half mozzarella and they still ate the entire pan in less than 24 hours. You just can't go wrong with this recipe.

Reviewed on Nov. 13, 2010 by AnnetteO

This is my favorite mac and cheese recipe. I have made it several times and always get lots of compliments on it.

Reviewed on Oct. 20, 2010 by StrDust

I live with my boyfriend and another male roommate. This is the perfect bribe in getting them to help with cleanup. It never fails. Sooo good.

Reviewed on Oct. 10, 2010 by jenjerry

This is my very favorite mac and cheese reipe. The only I do differently sometimes is not bake it with the bread crumbs, just serve it right out of the pot and it just makes it creamier to do it that way. I think every ingredient is prefectly portioned.

Reviewed on Sep. 24, 2010 by MrsRoot

My husband convinced me to try this recipe again. I agreed because the ingredients are simple and easy to find in the store. I upped the spicy brown mustard to about 1/4 cup and reduced the bread crumbs to 1/2 cup, and we were both very pleased with the recipe =)

Reviewed on Aug. 03, 2010 by MrsRoot

I never had homemade mac n cheese growing up, so I have no memories to compare this to. I was eager to find a recipe to make for my husband and I to start as a tradition. I am sad to say this will not be it. There wasn't much flavor and I found it rather bland. I made it as directed, only changing the parsley for basil since I had it on hand. I am sad to say this is the first TOH recipe I wasn't impressed with. I will be looking for another recipe.

Reviewed on Mar. 09, 2010 by melis1

Awesome!My family loves it!I was previously making a family recipe for mac n chz and came upon this and thought i'd try it..my hubby says its the best ever and the kids always want more!

Reviewed on Dec. 31, 2009 by kat0529

Nothing special.

Reviewed on Oct. 26, 2009 by psychswede

This is my daughter's favorite...I use buttered cornflake crumbs on top....

Reviewed on Aug. 29, 2009 by ErinBarksdale

my family and friends have all agreed this is their new favorite mac and cheese - just the way the recipe says to do it!!

Reviewed on Aug. 04, 2009 by kageygayle

I only use the 3oz brick of cream cheese. The 8oz is WAY too much and my family agrees that the smaller amount is perfect. I also add about 8oz of a ham steak cubed. Otherwise, good recipe.

Reviewed on May. 29, 2009 by hansoninparadise

Don't change a thing! Velveeta can't compare to the creamy cheesy flavor of the best macaroni and cheese I've ever had. The cream cheese gives it that "tangy" flavor I think you're looking for. It's also very rich and filling. The parsley bread crumbs are wonderful and add just a lovely, tasty little crunch. I won't bother looking for a better recipe because I don't think I'll find it. I absolutely love mac-n-cheese and consider it my favorite food. I just can't say enough about this recipe. Thanks!

Reviewed on Feb. 02, 2009 by mrs_h

My husband hates macaroni and cheese, but will eat this. So, no I don't think it's liked the boxed Velveeta brand at all.

Reviewed on Jan. 23, 2009 by sak_kak

I love homemade mac & cheese and am going to try this this weekend. I am curious, if it lacks flavor, what would you add to get that "velvetta" flavor besides velvetta. Namely, what spices or ingredients would you add?

Reviewed on Oct. 11, 2008 by peach08

I made this for the first time this afternoon with high hopes. I love mac and cheese and wanted something creamier and richer than the kind from the "Blue Box." I made the recipe as directed, and while it had a creamy texture and was easy to prepare..it lacked flavor. It was very bland. I used regular shredded cheddar (not fat free) and the recommended tbl of butter..but it still didn't suit my tastebuds. I guess I am more accustomed to my mom's homemade baked mac which uses Velveeta instead of cheddar to bring that tangier taste. I may try this recipe again, with modifications.

Reviewed on Oct. 08, 2008 by Kathsmart

This recipe is surely a winner! I will never eat boxed macaroni again! We eat this often, and my friends always request this macaroni of me. So delicious!

Reviewed on Oct. 03, 2008 by nansee

Reviewed on Feb. 29, 2008 by laurie_mccrate

I have been making this dish for a couple of years now. My kids love it. We have it at least once a month or more!