Best 11 Granny Macs Mac And Cheese Recipes

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In the realm of comfort food, few dishes bring as much joy and satisfaction as macaroni and cheese. This classic dish, often referred to as "mac and cheese," has captivated taste buds for generations with its creamy, cheesy goodness. Our culinary journey begins with Granny Mac's Mac and Cheese, a beloved recipe passed down through generations, promising a nostalgic and heartwarming experience. This classic rendition features tender macaroni enveloped in a velvety cheese sauce, baked to perfection, creating a golden-brown crust that adds an extra layer of flavor.

Alongside this timeless recipe, we present a collection of innovative and flavorful variations to tantalize your palate. From the decadent and indulgent Lobster Mac and Cheese, featuring succulent lobster meat and a rich, creamy sauce, to the vibrant and refreshing Summer Corn Mac and Cheese, bursting with the sweetness of corn and a hint of basil, each recipe promises a unique and unforgettable taste experience.

For those with dietary restrictions, we offer a selection of accommodating recipes. The Gluten-Free Mac and Cheese provides a delicious alternative for those with gluten sensitivities, while the Vegan Mac and Cheese caters to vegan preferences with a creamy, plant-based cheese sauce.

Explore this culinary adventure and discover the perfect mac and cheese recipe to suit your taste and preferences. Whether you seek a classic comfort dish or a creative culinary exploration, this article has something for every mac and cheese enthusiast.

Let's cook with our recipes!

GRANDMA'S HOMEMADE MACARONI AND CHEESE



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My Grandmother's delightful and VERY TASTY recipe for macaroni in cheese, which is FAR better than the kind right out of the box. Our whole family enjoys this recipe, especially the kids. She often has to make twice the recipe to satisfy just my grandpa and uncles!

Provided by Kat11274

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 1h

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups macaroni (uncooked)
1 1/4 cups cheddar cheese (shredded)
2 eggs
2 1/2 cups milk
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon salt
paprika

Steps:

  • Cook macaroni until soft.
  • Use a large roast-pan or bowl which you would cook casseroles in the oven, and put a thin layer of macaroni upon the bottom, and then spread cheese over that layer, and repeat this layering process until the cheese and macaroni are gone (makes about 3-4 layers each).
  • Mix salt, pepper, eggs and milk together.
  • Pour into layered macaroni & cheese, until filled at the top (or until it is gone).
  • Sprinkle w/ paprika on top.
  • Place in oven, Bake at 350 degrees for about 45 minutes (covered).
  • Enjoy!

GRANDMA'S SOUTHERN MAC AND CHEESE



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This is my grandmother's macaroni and cheese recipe that we all crave and only get to have twice a year, if we play our cards right. Fairly simple and straightforward. The key is cooking time more than anything.

Provided by Rhett Towles

Categories     Side Dish

Time 48m

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 pound elbow macaroni
4 pounds Cheddar cheese, sliced
1 ½ cups milk
5 eggs, or more to taste
1 tablespoon yellow mustard
ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until tender yet firm to the bite, 8 minutes. Drain.
  • Layer some of the macaroni in a 5-quart baking dish; top with a layer of Cheddar cheese. Continue layering macaroni and Cheddar cheese into the dish, ending with a Cheddar cheese layer.
  • Beat milk, eggs, and mustard together in a bowl; pour over macaroni mixture, ensuring milk mixture gets to all of the macaroni.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is melted and just before cheese around the sides gets crisp, 20 to 25 minutes. Season with black pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 477.8 calories, Carbohydrate 19.1 g, Cholesterol 143.3 mg, Fat 32.1 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 27.8 g, SaturatedFat 19.8 g, Sodium 599 mg, Sugar 2 g

PIONEER WOMAN'S NOT YOUR GRANNY'S MAC & CHEESE



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From Pioneer Woman's blog. I haven't made this yet but it looks positively scrumptious! Please visit her blog for some mouth-watering pictures and recipes.

Provided by GoodnPlentiful

Categories     Cheese

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 cups cooked macaroni or 4 cups cavatappi pasta
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4-1/2 finely diced red onion
1/4-1/2 diced red bell pepper
1 finely diced jalapeno
1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chilies
1 cup frozen corn
2 -3 garlic cloves, chopped
1 cup cream
1 cup grated monterey jack pepper cheese
2 tablespoons butter
salt
pepper

Steps:

  • Boil pasta until al dente.
  • In a large skillet, add olive oil and saute garlic and vegetables over medium heat for a couple of minutes.
  • Add in canned chilies and stir around, then turn off heat.
  • Drain pasta and add it to skillet.
  • Pour on cream, add cheese, then add salt and pepper to taste and stir gently.
  • At the end, add 2 tablespoons butter and stir again. Check seasonings and serve.
  • Serve with juicy steak, with grilled shrimp, chicken, or on its own. It'll change your life for the better.

HOMEMADE MAC AND CHEESE



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This is a nice rich mac and cheese. Serve with a salad for a great meatless dinner. Hope you enjoy it.

Provided by Judy

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pasta     Macaroni and Cheese Recipes     Baked Macaroni and Cheese Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

8 ounces uncooked elbow macaroni
2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
3 cups milk
¼ cup butter
2 ½ tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons butter
½ cup bread crumbs
1 pinch paprika

Steps:

  • Cook macaroni according to the package directions. Drain.
  • In a saucepan, melt butter or margarine over medium heat. Stir in enough flour to make a roux. Add milk to roux slowly, stirring constantly. Stir in cheeses, and cook over low heat until cheese is melted and the sauce is a little thick. Put macaroni in large casserole dish, and pour sauce over macaroni. Stir well.
  • Melt butter or margarine in a skillet over medium heat. Add breadcrumbs and brown. Spread over the macaroni and cheese to cover. Sprinkle with a little paprika.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 30 minutes. Serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 858.2 calories, Carbohydrate 66.7 g, Cholesterol 141.6 mg, Fat 48.7 g, Fiber 3.4 g, Protein 37.7 g, SaturatedFat 29.9 g, Sodium 879.3 mg, Sugar 10.7 g

GRANDMA'S OVEN BAKED MACARONI AND CHEESE



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This is the Macaroni and Cheese that i grew up with. It is very easy to make and will add a delightful side dish to any meat such as Ham or Turkey. NOTE: When adding milk, do not make the noodles float.

Provided by Ray Clawson III

Categories     Cheese

Time 39m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup elbow macaroni
1 cup milk (approx)
2 teaspoons salt (during boiling)
1 teaspoon salt (adjust for taste)
1 teaspoon pepper (adjust for taste)
16 ounces cheddar cheese (shredded)
1 large egg

Steps:

  • Boil 4-6 cups of water in a pot on the stove.
  • Add 2 tsp salt.
  • Add in 1 cup Elbow Macaroni noodles.
  • Boil for 7 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 400F.
  • When finished boiling, pour macaroni into a strainer basket and then add to a 9"x9"x1.5" oven safe (preferably pyrex) dish.
  • Scramble the egg, then add the egg to the 1 cup of milk.
  • Add in salt and pepper, mix well.
  • Add to macaroni the milk, egg, salt, pepper mixture (Ensure the noodles do not float).
  • mix in 6-8 oz of cheese.
  • Add the remaining cheese to the top. Try to cover all the noodles on top.
  • Place dish in center rack in oven and bake for 30 minutes. Top layer of cheese should be slightly golden brown on the sides.
  • Remove from oven and let cool slightly and serve. May be microwaved for enjoyment again and again.

GRANDMOTHER'S MACARONI AND CHEESE



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This is my grandmother's macaroni and cheese. It is best when cooked in a clay baking dish at 425 degrees F (220 degrees C) for 1 hour.

Provided by LAURA67

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pasta     Macaroni and Cheese Recipes     Baked Macaroni and Cheese Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup elbow macaroni
1 ½ cups shredded Cheddar cheese
⅔ cup milk
1 egg, beaten
1 tablespoon prepared mustard
1 dash hot pepper sauce (such as Tabasco®)
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Bring a pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until cooked through but firm to the bite, 8 minutes; drain.
  • Stir macaroni, Cheddar cheese, milk, egg, mustard, hot pepper sauce, salt, and pepper together in a bowl; pour into a baking dish.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until brown and thickened, about 45 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 309 calories, Carbohydrate 22.4 g, Cholesterol 94.2 mg, Fat 16.6 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 17.1 g, SaturatedFat 9.9 g, Sodium 344.2 mg, Sugar 3 g

OLD FASHIONED MAC AND CHEESE



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This is a classic recipe for macaroni and cheese. The kids will love this!

Provided by JAYDE175

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pasta     Macaroni and Cheese Recipes     Baked Macaroni and Cheese Recipes

Time 1h5m

Yield 7

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
4 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups milk
¼ onion, minced
salt and pepper to taste
¼ pound processed cheese food
¼ pound shredded Cheddar cheese
¼ pound shredded Swiss cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Prepare the elbow macaroni according to package directions.
  • Meanwhile, melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium high heat. Stir in the flour until a cream colored paste forms. Then pour in the milk and stir constantly until this comes to a hard boil, then stir for 1 more minute. Remove from heat and set aside.
  • When the macaroni is cooked, spread 1/2 of it into the bottom of a lightly greased 9x13-inch baking dish. Then layer 1/2 of the grated onion, 1/2 of the salt and pepper and 1/2 of each of the cheeses. Repeat this one more time: macaroni, onion, salt and pepper and cheeses, and then pour the reserved white sauce over all. Top off with small pats of butter to taste.
  • Cover and bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 45 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 401 calories, Carbohydrate 29.1 g, Cholesterol 70 mg, Fat 23.3 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 18.5 g, SaturatedFat 14.6 g, Sodium 450.2 mg, Sugar 4.6 g

OLD-FASHIONED MACARONI AND CHEESE



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Bring back the taste of days gone by with this ooey-gooey mac-and-cheese classic. A little ground mustard and hot pepper sauce give it just the right spice. -James Backman, Centralia, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner     Side Dishes

Time 1h

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

3-1/2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni (about 12 ounces)
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon ground mustard
1/2 teaspoon pepper
Few dashes hot pepper sauce
3-1/2 cups whole milk
5 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided

Steps:

  • Cook macaroni in boiling water until almost tender; drain. Meanwhile, in a Dutch oven, melt butter. Stir in the flour, salt, mustard, pepper and pepper sauce until smooth. Cook for 1 minute or until bubbly. Stir in the macaroni, milk and 4 cups cheese. , Transfer to an ungreased 13x9-in. baking dish. Cover and bake at 350° for 45-50 minutes or until bubbly. Uncover; sprinkle with the remaining cheese. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts :

GRANDMA'S BEST MAC & CHEESE



Grandma's Best Mac & Cheese image

Make and share this Grandma's Best Mac & Cheese recipe from Food.com.

Provided by tweetyfan

Categories     Cheese

Time 35m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground mustard
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 1/3 cups 2% low-fat milk
2/3 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
2/3 cup monterey jack cheese, shredded
1/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 1/2 cups cooked elbow macaroni

Steps:

  • In a saucepan, melt butter.
  • Stir in the flour, salt, mustard and pepper until smooth; gradually add milk.
  • Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1 minute or until thickened.
  • Reduce heat. Add the cheeses and Worcestershire sauce; stir until cheese is melted.
  • Fold in macaroni.
  • Pour into a 1-quart baking dish coated with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 10-15 minutes or until bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 671.5, Fat 39.8, SaturatedFat 24.7, Cholesterol 116.7, Sodium 883.4, Carbohydrate 46.9, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 9.3, Protein 31.1

GRANDMA'S MAC N' CHEESE



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This one was a constant favorite at my grandmother's Sunday lunches. Today all my friends and family still request this simple yet delicious baked macaroni and cheese recipe

Provided by SaffronMeSilly

Categories     Cheese

Time 50m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

8 ounces macaroni noodles (cooked as specified by box)
2 cups sharp cheddar cheese (shredded and divided)
1 cup milk (divided)
3 tablespoons butter (divided)
salt (to taste)
pepper (to taste)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350.
  • In a 1.5 quart baking dish put half of the macaroni in bottom of dish, followed by half the milk and half the butter. Season with salt and pepper. Cover with half the cheese.
  • Repeat above direction for a second layer.
  • Bake uncovered for 30 min or until cheese is thoroughly melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 369.7, Fat 20.3, SaturatedFat 12.6, Cholesterol 60.5, Sodium 306.8, Carbohydrate 30.8, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 1.2, Protein 15.7

GRANDMA'S BAKED MACARONI AND CHEESE



Grandma's Baked Macaroni and Cheese image

This is my Grandmothers recipe for macaroni and cheese. Serves about 8 comfortably, more if its served as a side dish. I had to guess at the serving size as she says "depends on how many are eating and how hungry they are". Very tasty! This is creamy, cheesy kid pleasing (and adults love it too)!

Provided by Brooke Alicia

Categories     Cheese

Time 50m

Yield 1 Casserole

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 cups uncooked macaroni (cook to your liking)
3 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons flour
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
3 3/4 cups milk
4 cups cheddar cheese (shredded, packed)

Steps:

  • In saucepan, melt butter.
  • Remove from heat; blend in flour & salt.
  • Add milk; heat, stirring constantly until sauce thickens a little and is smooth.
  • Add 3 C cheese, heat until melted.
  • Combine macaroni & sauce in casserole pan.
  • Top with remaining cheese.
  • Bake in oven at 350 degrees for 30 minutes or until top of casserole is golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 3966.6, Fat 222.8, SaturatedFat 139, Cholesterol 694.3, Sodium 7067, Carbohydrate 301.4, Fiber 10.7, Sugar 10.8, Protein 186.4

Tips:

  • Use quality ingredients: Start with the best ingredients you can find, especially the cheese. Freshly grated cheeses will melt more smoothly and provide a richer flavor than pre-shredded or processed cheeses.
  • Don't overcook the pasta: Cook the pasta according to the package directions, or slightly al dente. Overcooked pasta will become mushy when baked in the sauce.
  • Make a roux: A roux is a mixture of butter and flour that helps to thicken the sauce. It also adds a rich, nutty flavor. To make a roux, melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the flour and whisk until smooth. Cook for 1-2 minutes, or until the roux is golden brown.
  • Use a variety of cheeses: Granny Mac's Mac and Cheese uses a blend of cheddar, Parmesan, and Gruyère cheeses. Feel free to experiment with different combinations of cheeses to find your favorite. Some other good options include mozzarella, Gouda, and Fontina.
  • Season the sauce: Don't forget to season the sauce with salt, pepper, and other spices. A little bit of garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika can go a long way in enhancing the flavor of the dish.
  • Bake until golden brown: Bake the mac and cheese in a preheated oven until the top is golden brown and bubbly. This usually takes about 20-25 minutes.

Conclusion:

Granny Mac's Mac and Cheese is a classic comfort food dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be customized to your liking. With a few simple tips, you can make the perfect mac and cheese that will be a hit with your family and friends.

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