Three Delicious Macaroni & Cheese Recipes to Satisfy Every Craving

Whether you’re after baked comfort, ultra-creamy indulgence, or cheese overload, these three macaroni & cheese recipes have you covered. Let’s get cheesy!

Simple Baked Macaroni & Cheese

This one is my mom’s traditional recipe I remember from many weeknight dinners. She served it with pork chops & applesauce. Of course!

Yield: 8 Servings

Prep: 10 minutes Stovetop Cook: 10 minutes Bake: 30 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 cup milk
• 1 pound diced American Cheese
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 2 cups cubed bread
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• dash of pepper
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 2 cups cooked elbow macaroni

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees and grease a 2-3 quart baking dish with butter.
2. In a large saucepan, combine milk, cheese, and 1 1/2 tablespoons butter. Heat to slightly boiling, stirring constantly and mixture is smooth.
3. Remove from heat and add salt, pepper, and beaten eggs. Fold in macaroni and pour into greased baking dish.
4. Melt remaining 1 1/2 tablespoons butter and pour over cubed bread in a small bowl. Mix until bread is covered evenly with butter and top macaroni mixture with buttered bread crumbs.
5. Bake for 30 minutes or until slightly bubbly around edges and bread cubes are browned.

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The Creamiest Macaroni & Cheese

This creamy recipe is my favorite if using as a main dish. It’s so good, you won’t want just a side portion.

Yield: 4-6

Prep: 10 minutes Cook: 15 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 pound elbow macaroni or shell pasta
• 1/4 cup butter
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 cups whole milk
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1/2 teaspoon salt adjust to taste
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 cups white cheddar cheese shredded
• 1/2 cup American cheese cubed (optional, for extra creaminess)

Instructions

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
• In a large saucepan or skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Once melted, whisk in the flour and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly, until the mixture is golden and smooth.
• Slowly pour in the milk and heavy cream while whisking continuously to prevent lumps. Cook for 3-4 minutes until the sauce begins to thicken.
• Stir in the Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper.
• Reduce the heat to low and gradually add the shredded white cheddar cheese and cubed American cheese, stirring until melted and creamy.
• Add the cooked pasta to the cheese sauce and stir until the pasta is evenly coated.
• Serve warm with a sprinkle of extra shredded cheese on top.

The Cheesiest Macaroni and Cheese

Yield: 6-8 servings

Prep: 10 minutes Bake: 20 minutes

Ingredients

• 2 cups elbow macaroni (or cavatappi for extra texture)
• 4 tablespoons butter
• 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
• ½ cup Velveeta cheese, cubed
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 cup whole milk
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• ½ teaspoon garlic powder
• ½ teaspoon paprika
• ½ teaspoon dry mustard
• ½ cup sour cream (optional, for extra creaminess)

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the macaroni until al dente (firm to the bite). Drain and mix with butter until melted.
3. In a large bowl, whisk together the cream, milk, eggs, salt, pepper, garlic powder, paprika, and dry mustard. 
4. In a greased baking dish, add half the cooked pasta. Top with half of the shredded cheddar, Monterey Jack, and Velveeta. Pour half of the milk mixture over it. Repeat with the remaining pasta, cheese, and milk mixture.
5. Cover with foil and bake at 350°F for 20 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for another 10 minutes until browned and bubbly around edges. Stir in sour cream for extra creaminess, if desired.
6. Let it rest for a five to ten minutes before serving.

Ready to pick your favorite? Whether you’re hosting a holiday, feeding picky eaters, or just craving comfort food, these mac & cheese recipes deliver. Let me know which one you’re trying first—or tag me in your creations!

Serve your favorite mac & cheese recipe with a grilled ribeye steak or filet alongside your favorite veggie!