THE BEST BAKED MACARONI AND CHEESE RECIPE | 2025 HOLIDAY SEASON! | EASY RECIPE & TUTORIAL

No Roux, No Egg, No Velveeta, just homemade creamy goodness! Foul proof, tried and true, this recipe will be one that you will definitely enjoy making as much as you enjoy eating!!! If you’re looking for the perfect creaminess, cheesiness, and flavor on point, then you’ve found the perfect macaroni and cheese recipe! Check it out and let me know what you think!

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FULL LIST OF INGREDIENTS:

Serves: 6-8 (Makes a 1/2 Size Pan) Prep Time: 15 Mins Cook Time: 30-45 Mins

1 Box Macaroni Noodles
4 to 6 Cups Water
1 Tsp Butter
Heavy Salt for Water

CHEESE SAUCE:
4 Cups Heavy Cream
10 to 12 Oz FRESHLY Grated Sharp Cheddar Cheese (16OZ BLOCK)
-2 Cups FRESHLY Grated Mozzarella Cheese
4oz Cream Cheese (Optional)
1 Tsp Salt or To Taste
1/4 Tsp Ground Mustard
1/2 Tsp Black Pepper
1/2 Tsp Paprika

FAQs and Tidbits:

1. CAN I USE MILK OR HALF AND HALF?

While you can use any type of cream or milk you prefer, heavy cream offers the highest fat content and gives the best results when making sauces. Lower-percentage creams like half and half tend to curdle or separate at higher temperatures, which would be detrimental to your cheese sauce, making it gritty or lumpy!

2. Do not overcook the macaroni! It could make your final dish mushy.

3. The cream cheese is totally optional but adds extra richness and thickness to the cheese sauce. For a sauce with a thinner result, the cream cheese can be left out.

4. If your sauce gets too thick from too much cheese, you can always add a few tablespoons of more cream OR MILK to thin it out!

5. When making macaroni and cheese, good quality cheese makes a huge difference in the end product. The most cost-efficient way to substitute expensive bags of shredded cheese like Tillamook or Sargento is to just shred your own! It gives the best results every time!