You'll satisfy many taste buds with this rich and comforting dish from Dixie Terry from Goreville, Illinois. Tender macaroni is covered in a creamy, homemade cheese sauce, and then topped with golden bread crumbs. A true crowd pleaser!
Mac 'n' Cheese for a Bunch Recipe photo by Taste of Home
3 packages (two 16 ounces, one 7 ounces) elbow macaroni
1-1/4 cups butter, divided
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons salt
3 quarts milk
3 pounds sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
1-1/2 cups dry bread crumbs
Directions
Cook macaroni according to package directions until almost tender.
Meanwhile, preheat oven to 350°. In a large stock pot, melt 1 cup butter. Stir in flour and salt until smooth. Gradually stir in milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, 2 minutes. Reduce heat. Add cheese, stirring until melted. Drain macaroni; stir into sauce.
Transfer to 3 greased 13x9-in. baking dishes. Melt remaining butter; toss with bread crumbs. Sprinkle over casseroles.
Bake, uncovered, until golden brown, 35-40 minutes.
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Melissa
Nov 24, 2019
I used this recipe for my daughters sorority Thanksgiving potluck. She had to feed 30 people and I had never cooked for such a large crowd. The mac
muffbear74
Jan 18, 2017
Pretty basic mac n cheese, but a good, easy way to feed a crowd.
KateIowa
Sep 7, 2014
I followed the directions exactly and also thought it lacked a cheesy flavor. I ended up adding more salt, pepper, a bit of yellow mustard and worcesteshire sauce to try to bring out some flavors. It's to big of a batch to not use after making it. I'll make again (since I use this recipe for the football team dinners due to the large quantity it makes) but next time I'll add finely chopped onion to the butter melting process. I'm going to research a cheese with stronger flavor to work in (as suggested by another reviewer). Tip: Use the largest stock pan you have; also, don't overcook pasta as it tends to get mushy (since it absorbs the cheese liquid, and bakes). Next time I'll boil noodles just to chewy stage.
maryHodges
Apr 20, 2014
I thought this was quite one-note (had very little depth of flavor). Definitely needs both salt and pepper. I'm thinking using 2 or even 3 kinds of cheese would also help - not sure which ones, though. An average-tasting mac'n'cheese (hence the three stars) I probably won't make again.
Susand5320
Feb 9, 2014
This is so delicious! The only thing I change is the bread crumbs. I use crushed Ritz crackers instead.
andrewmrs
Nov 20, 2009
I am making this again for my husband's family. It was a huge success the first time I made it. I have since passed on the recipe. I give this seven stars.
Depeder0313
Jun 9, 2009
how did you cut it down
Susand5320
Apr 3, 2009
This mac-n-cheese is absolutely the best! So delicious! My husband a two girls love it just as much as I do. I cut the recipe down to 1/3 for a large dinner for the family with leftovers.
Reviews
I used this recipe for my daughters sorority Thanksgiving potluck. She had to feed 30 people and I had never cooked for such a large crowd. The mac
Pretty basic mac n cheese, but a good, easy way to feed a crowd.
I followed the directions exactly and also thought it lacked a cheesy flavor. I ended up adding more salt, pepper, a bit of yellow mustard and worcesteshire sauce to try to bring out some flavors. It's to big of a batch to not use after making it. I'll make again (since I use this recipe for the football team dinners due to the large quantity it makes) but next time I'll add finely chopped onion to the butter melting process. I'm going to research a cheese with stronger flavor to work in (as suggested by another reviewer). Tip: Use the largest stock pan you have; also, don't overcook pasta as it tends to get mushy (since it absorbs the cheese liquid, and bakes). Next time I'll boil noodles just to chewy stage.
I thought this was quite one-note (had very little depth of flavor). Definitely needs both salt and pepper. I'm thinking using 2 or even 3 kinds of cheese would also help - not sure which ones, though. An average-tasting mac'n'cheese (hence the three stars) I probably won't make again.
This is so delicious! The only thing I change is the bread crumbs. I use crushed Ritz crackers instead.
I am making this again for my husband's family. It was a huge success the first time I made it. I have since passed on the recipe. I give this seven stars.
how did you cut it down
This mac-n-cheese is absolutely the best! So delicious! My husband a two girls love it just as much as I do. I cut the recipe down to 1/3 for a large dinner for the family with leftovers.