Best 9 Homemade Mac And Cheese Casserole Recipes

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Indulge in the classic comfort food experience with our homemade mac and cheese casserole recipes. These variations offer a delightful range of flavors and textures, ensuring that every bite is a moment of pure indulgence. From the classic baked mac and cheese with its golden-brown crust to the unique lobster mac and cheese that combines seafood luxury with cheesy goodness, our recipes cater to diverse preferences. Explore the richness of the four-cheese mac and cheese, a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. For a healthier twist, try our lightened-up mac and cheese, which offers a guilt-free indulgence without compromising on taste. And for those with dietary restrictions, our gluten-free mac and cheese provides a delicious alternative that's just as satisfying.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

BEST-EVER MACARONI AND CHEESE



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In the South, mac 'n cheese is like everyone's favorite aunt-and this best-ever recipe beats out the rest.

Provided by Southern Living Test Kitchen

Categories     Casserole

Time 1h10m

Yield Serves 10

Number Of Ingredients 14

16 ounces uncooked large elbow macaroni, large shells, or cavatappi pasta
6 tablespoons salted butter
⅓ cup grated yellow onion
2 teaspoons dry mustard
1 teaspoon kosher salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
⅛ teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3 ½ cups milk
1 ¾ cups heavy cream
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
4 ounces extra-sharp yellow Cheddar cheese, shredded (about 1 cup), plus 4 oz. diced (about 1 cup), divided
4 ounces sharp white Cheddar cheese, shredded, (about 1 cup), plus 4 oz. diced (about 1 cup), divided

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Prepare pasta according to package directions for al dente.
  • Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium. Add next 6 ingredients; cook, stirring, 30 seconds. Add flour, and cook, stirring, until golden, 2 minutes. Gradually whisk in milk and cream. Bring to a boil, whisking occasionally. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer, whisking, until slightly thickened, 5 minutes. Stir in Worcestershire sauce. Remove from heat; stir in 3/4 cup each of shredded Cheddar cheeses until melted. (Reserve remaining 1/4 cup each of shredded cheeses.) Stir in pasta and diced cheeses; pour into a lightly greased 13- x 9-inch (3-quart) baking dish.
  • Bake on a rimmed baking sheet in preheated oven until bubbly and golden, 30 minutes. Remove from oven; increase oven temperature to broil. Sprinkle with reserved shredded cheeses; broil 6 inches from heat until cheeses are melted and golden, about 2 minutes. Remove from oven; cool slightly on a wire rack, about 15 minutes.

MACARONI AND CHEESE CASSEROLE



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I like to create recipes, and this is one my husband really enjoys. It's an excellent dish for company, especially for families with small children. After all, what kid doesn't like macaroni and cheese?

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 50m

Yield 4-6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1-1/2 cups whole milk
1-1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
3 tablespoons butter, melted
1 cup soft bread crumbs
1 cup elbow macaroni, cooked and drained
3 large eggs, separated
1/4 cup diced pimientos
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
1 tablespoon finely chopped onion
1 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • In a saucepan, heat milk over medium heat until bubbles form around the edge of pan. Remove from the heat; stir in the cheese and butter. Let stand for 1 minute. Stir until cheese is almost melted. Stir in bread crumbs. In a bowl, combine the macaroni, egg yolks, pimientos, parsley, onion and salt. Stir in cheese mixture; mix well. Beat egg whites until stiff peaks form; fold into macaroni mixture. Transfer to a greased 2-qt. baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until puffed and lightly browned.

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SOUTHERN BAKED MACARONI AND CHEESE CASSEROLE



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This creamy and delicious baked mac and cheese is the perfect comfort food side dish for any meal.

Provided by I Heart Recipes

Categories     Side Dish

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 cups uncooked elbow macaroi
6 tbsp salted butter
3 tbsp all purpose flour
3 1/2 cups half & half
2 tsp seasoning salt
1 tsp ground black pepper
16 oz sharp cheddar cheese (shredded)
8 oz mozzarella cheese (shredded)
1/2 cup Italian panko bread crumbs

Steps:

  • to get started with this amazing southern baked macaroni and cheese casserole, you will have to bring some water to a boil, over high heat.
  • Once the water is boiling, add in the 3 cups of uncooked elbow macaroni pasta, and cook until it's nice and firm, but not overly cooked.
  • Next, toss 4 tbsp of salted butter into a large sauce pan, and melt over medium heat.
  • Once the butter is melted, sprinkle in 3 tbsp of all purpose flour.
  • Whisk the flour with the butter, and make sure that there aren't any lumps.
  • Now pour the half & half into the sauce pan, and whisk until smooth.
  • Let the flour, butter, and half & half mixture cook until it starts to thicken, then reduce the heat to low medium.
  • Add in 8 oz of shredded sharp cheddar cheese, and mix until well incorporated.
  • Sprinkle the seasoning salt & black pepper in the cheese sauce, and stir.
  • Place the cooked & drained elbow macaroni pasta into a large bowl, then add in the cheese sauce.
  • Fold the macaroni and cheese sauce until everything is well incorporated.
  • Grab a 9x13 bake dish, and butter or lightly oil it.
  • Combine the remaining shredded sharp cheddar cheese with the shredded mozzarella cheese.
  • Add a layer of the macaroni and cheese at the bottom of the bake dish, then top with a heavy layer of cheese. Repeat
  • Melt two tbsp of salted butter, and combine it with the Italian panko bread crumbs.
  • Top the creamy macaroni and cheese casserole with the buttery panko bread crumbs.
  • Bake in the oven, uncovered, on 350 F for about 25-30 minutes.
  • Serve & enjoy the best ever southern baked macaroni and cheese casserole!!

ULTIMATE MAC 'N' CHEESE CASSEROLE FOR TWO



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Ooey-gooey, cheesy and bacon-y pasta: It's all here, and it will surely tempt you. Why? Because the orecchiette pasta is covered with the silkiest sauce of gruyere and sharp white Cheddar. Because crispy bacon pieces are sprinkled throughout the dish and on the top. Need I say more? The orecchiette pasta is the perfect shape for this dish because the cheese and bacon nestle into the pasta's earlike grooves to give you the ultimate mac 'n' cheese experience.

Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h20m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

Nonstick cooking spray
2 cups orecchiette pasta
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup milk
1 cup shredded sharp white Cheddar
1 cup shredded gruyere cheese
Salt and ground black pepper
8 slices crispy cooked bacon, finely chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F and lightly spray a 2-quart oven-safe casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray. Set aside.
  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil and cook the pasta until al dente, following the directions on the pasta package. (You'll want it to still have a bite to it because it will finish cooking in the oven.) Drain well.
  • Meanwhile, in a large skillet, melt the butter over medium-high heat. Whisk in the flour and cook, whisking vigorously, 1 to 2 minutes. Continue to whisk as you add the milk, then let the mixture gently come to a simmer and thicken, about 5 minutes.
  • Add the Cheddar and gruyere and stir together with a spatula until all the cheese has melted. Add salt and pepper to taste. Remove the skillet from the heat.
  • Add the pasta to the cheese sauce and gently toss until everything is covered. Sprinkle half the bacon into the skillet and toss to incorporate. Pour the pasta mixture into the prepared casserole dish. Top with the remainder of the bacon, then bake, uncovered, until the mixture is bubbly and the pasta is cooked through, 30 minutes. Remove from the oven and let sit for 10 minutes before serving.

HOMEMADE MAC AND CHEESE CASSEROLE



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This homemade Mac and Cheese Casserole is the best you've ever had. Tender noodles in a velvety sauce make the perfectly irresistible dish!!

Provided by Holly Nilsson

Categories     Casserole     Dinner     Entree     Main Course     Pasta

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 11

12 ounces dry elbow macaroni
¼ cup butter
¼ cup flour
1 ½ cups milk
1 cup light cream (about 10-12% MF)
½ teaspoon dry mustard powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
salt & pepper to taste
1 can condensed cheddar cheese soup (optional 10.75 ounces)
4 cups sharp cheddar (divided)
½ cup fresh parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425°F.
  • Cook macaroni al dente (firm) according to package directions. Drain and run under cold water.
  • Melt butter over medium heat in a large saucepan. Whisk in flour and let cook 2 minutes while stirring. Slowly whisk in milk, cream, mustard powder, onion powder, salt & pepper to taste. Cook over medium heat while stirring until thickened.
  • Remove from heat and stir in parmesan cheese & 3 cups cheddar cheese until melted. Add soup if using.
  • Toss cheese sauce & macaroni noodles together. Pour into a greased 9×13 pan. Top with remaining cheese.
  • Bake 18-24 minutes or until bubbly. Do not over cook. Cool 10-15 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 539 kcal, Carbohydrate 39 g, Protein 24 g, Fat 32 g, SaturatedFat 20 g, Cholesterol 98 mg, Sodium 529 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 4 g, TransFat 1 g, UnsaturatedFat 10 g, ServingSize 1 serving

BAKED MACARONI AND CHEESE



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A friend of mine sent this recipe to me when I got my first apartment, because she knows how much I hate cooking! It's really easy -- even I can make it -- and tastes great. I'm not sure where she found the recipe, but it included the note 'Good source of protein, vitamin A, B group vitamins, calcium.'

Provided by Meredith

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

Yield 3

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (12 ounce) package macaroni
1 egg
2 cups milk
2 tablespoons butter, melted
2 ½ cups shredded Cheddar cheese
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 2-quart baking dish.
  • In a large pot of salted water, lightly boil the macaroni for about 5 minutes until half-cooked.
  • Whisk the egg and milk together in a large cup. Add butter and cheese to the egg and milk. Stir well.
  • Place the lightly cooked macaroni in the prepared baking dish. Pour the egg and cheese liquid over the macaroni, sprinkle with salt and pepper, and stir well. Press the mixture evenly around the baking dish.
  • Bake uncovered, for 30 to 40 minutes, or until the top is brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 968.1 calories, Carbohydrate 92.6 g, Cholesterol 194.2 mg, Fat 45.4 g, Fiber 3.6 g, Protein 45.6 g, SaturatedFat 27.6 g, Sodium 736 mg, Sugar 11.2 g

HAM, MACARONI, AND CHEESE CASSEROLE



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Recipe Source: Crisco http://crisco.com/scripts/display_recipe.asp?recipe_nbr=37950 I altered this one a bit to suit our tastes. My husband and daughter love it. The more cheese and meat the better.

Provided by Jane Burch

Categories     Ham

Time 50m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

8 ounces macaroni, cooked and drained
1/8 cup margarine
1 tablespoon flour
2 1/2 cups milk
4 cups grated sharp cheddar cheese
3 cups baked ham, diced

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350ºF.
  • Melt the margarine in a saucepan.
  • Stir in the flour until well mixed.
  • Pour in the milk, stirring until thickened. Stir in 1-1/2 cups of the cheese and mix well.
  • Stir ham into the cheese sauce; then stir the cheese sauce into the macaroni in a casserole dish.
  • Top with the remaining cheese. Bake for 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 822.3, Fat 49.6, SaturatedFat 28.5, Cholesterol 140, Sodium 845.8, Carbohydrate 52.6, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 1.6, Protein 40.8

CHEESEBURGER CASSEROLE



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Easy to make cheeseburger casserole, pasta needs no boiling!

Provided by the4taals

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Casserole Recipes     Noodles

Time 1h10m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

½ pound ground beef
2 medium (2-1/2" dia)s onions, chopped
1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes with herbs, undrained
2 cups elbow macaroni
1 cup frozen corn
1 green bell pepper, chopped
2 tablespoons minced garlic
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 pinch ground black pepper to taste
2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Generously grease an 8-cup baking dish. Place baking dish on a cookie sheet.
  • Heat a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Cook and stir beef and onions until beef is browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain off fat.
  • Drain liquid from canned tomatoes into a 4-cup measuring cup, adding water if needed, to make 2 1/2 cups of liquid. Add juice, tomatoes, macaroni, corn, bell pepper, garlic, soy sauce, chili powder, Italian seasoning, and pepper to the beef mixture; bring to a boil.
  • Pour 1/2 of the beef mixture into the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle with 1 cup of Mexican cheese, add remainder of beef mixture, and sprinkle with remaining cheese.
  • Bake, covered, in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Remove cover and bake for another 15 minutes. Remove from the oven and let sit for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 448.6 calories, Carbohydrate 43.5 g, Cholesterol 66.7 mg, Fat 20 g, Fiber 4.5 g, Protein 23.9 g, SaturatedFat 12 g, Sodium 743.5 mg, Sugar 7.3 g

MACARONI & CHEESE CASSEROLE



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Make and share this Macaroni & Cheese Casserole recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Tarynne

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 50m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

8 ounces macaroni, cooked as directed
12 ounces cheddar cheese, thinly slice
4 eggs
2 1/2 cups milk
1/2 teaspoon salt
black pepper
1/4 cup cracker crumbs or 1/4 cup dry breadcrumbs
2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine, melted

Steps:

  • liberally butter a 2 quart casserole dish.
  • Alternate layering macaroni and cheese slices in the buttered casserole.
  • Beat eggs, milk, salt and pepper.
  • Pour mixture over macaroni and cheese.
  • Mix cracker crumbs with melted butter.
  • Add to top of casserole.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes or until a knife comes out clean when inserted.

Tips:

  • Use a good quality cheese: This is the key to making a delicious mac and cheese casserole. Use a sharp cheddar cheese that has a good flavor. You can also use a combination of cheeses, such as cheddar, mozzarella, and Parmesan.
  • Cook the macaroni al dente: This means that the macaroni should be cooked until it is still slightly firm to the bite. This will help prevent it from becoming mushy in the casserole.
  • Make a creamy sauce: The sauce for the mac and cheese casserole should be creamy and flavorful. You can make a simple sauce using butter, flour, and milk, or you can use a more complex sauce that includes cheese, vegetables, or meat.
  • Top with a crispy topping: A crispy topping, such as bread crumbs or crushed crackers, will add a nice texture to the mac and cheese casserole. You can also top the casserole with cheese or bacon.
  • Bake the casserole until it is bubbly and golden brown: The casserole should be baked until it is bubbly and the top is golden brown. This will ensure that the casserole is cooked through and that the cheese is melted and gooey.

Conclusion:

Mac and cheese casserole is a classic comfort food that is easy to make and always a hit with family and friends. By following these tips, you can make a delicious mac and cheese casserole that everyone will love. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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