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This is the ultimate mac-and-cheese. It's creamy, thick and very rich, and it holds the wonderful cheddar flavor. Once you taste it, you will be hooked. —Cindy Hartley, Chesapeake, Virginia
Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 cup) equals 653 calories, 46 g fat (30 g saturated fat), 143 mg cholesterol, 1,141 mg sodium, 35 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 25 g protein.
Originally published as Creamy Macaroni and Cheese in Simple & Delicious March/April 2007, p44
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Reviewed on Nov. 19, 2012 by dogcat_8
This mac and cheese tastes as good as it looks in the picture! It's definitely a keeper! I followed the recipe as written, but did omit the cheddar cheese. It was plenty cheesy without it. I also added Panko bread crumbs to the top of the casserole when it came out the oven. Yum! This recipe was easy to split in half. I used a 2-quart baking dish and baked it for 25 minutes at 350 degrees for half the recipe. Excellent!!
Reviewed on Nov. 14, 2012 by pkjillian
Terrific!! Best macaroni and cheese ever!!!
Reviewed on Nov. 14, 2012 by Cjollysc
I've tried over a hundred Mac and Cheese recipes and this one is the best I've ever had! Mac and Chs is my favorite dish ever, so this is the one...only thing I did different is used whole milk, a little extra for creaminess, and more cheese:) I'm a cheese lover so I added some extra:) Excellent!!!
Reviewed on Oct. 27, 2012 by karenbella
I made this recipe today for the first time..I seldom stick strictly to any recipe but this one sounded so great I did not change a thing. (other than to double it) It is the best mac and cheese I have ever made. I am a Gma to 15 and believe me I have made alot of the stuff. Thank you for such a great recipe.
Reviewed on Oct. 20, 2012 by Miss TD
I love this recipe, also my family and friends.
Reviewed on Oct. 01, 2012 by slye10001000
This is awesome! I make it exactly as written. It is so creamy and perfect and delicious.
Reviewed on Sep. 03, 2012 by renny2fast
I've tried many different Mac N Cheese recipes and by far this is my favorite. I have since then thrown out all "other" recipes and now replaced this as my go to for my family favorite.
Reviewed on Aug. 17, 2012 by TerriKate
I have made this recipe several times and it turns out perfect every time! The last couple of times, I mixed up the ingredients according to the recipe and then dumped it all into a buttered crock pot. It turned out perfectly then, too! This is the all time best mac-n-cheese recipe. For the american process cheese, instead of Velveeta, I use Kraft Deluxe American slices or I buy sliced American cheese at the deli counter, then cut it into chunks. For the shredded cheddar, I buy block cheddar and shred it myself. I usually use either all sharp cheddar or half sharp and half medium/mild. The sharp cheddar is the one with all the cheesy flavor. (I live in Wisconsin. I know these things, lol.)
Reviewed on Jul. 01, 2012 by kimmie57
I have been making this recipe for 5 years since it was first published. It has become my trademark dish for family & potluck gatherings & everyone requests the recipe. Now my 21 yr. old daughter wants to make it for a company picnic where she is co-oping this summer. Best mac & cheese recipe ever!!
Reviewed on Jun. 10, 2012 by 2Millers
I have eaten and prepared many mac n cheese dishes over the years and all were always missing something. This dish is packed with that perfect flavor. It has gotten raves each time I have prepared it for a crowd and at home, as well. Delicious!
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