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Easy Homemade Macaroni & Cheese [Recipe]

September 21, 2010

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Last week I mentioned that my husband and I had an intimate dinner of macaroni and cheese (sans kids). I saved the leftovers for my 17-month old son and he gobbled it up.

This recipe is even easier (and tastier) than packaged mac & cheese, except it takes longer to cook. The only problem I had was that some of the macaroni on top did not cook all the way — and those pieces were a little crunchy. The recipe says not to mix during cooking so I didn’t. And just like my daughter told me yesterday after doing something that she wanted “I’m a good listener.”

Because of the milk and cheese, this recipe is perfect for kids over 8 with higher calcium needs. This one comes from my favorite cookbook, SOS: The 6 O’Clock Scramble to the Rescue!

Enjoy!

Easy Homemade Macaroni & Cheese
 
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Prep time
5 mins
Cook time
1 hour
Total time
1 hour 5 mins
 
Author: 6 O'Clock Scramble to the Rescue Cookbook
Ingredients
  • 2 TBS butter or margarine
  • 2½ cups uncooked elbow macaroni
  • ¼-1/2 tsp salt to taste
  • ¼ tsp dry mustard powder
  • ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 3 oz precooked andouille or turkey sausage, diced (1 cup) (optional)
  • 3½ cups skim milk
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  2. Put the butter in a 2-quart casserole dish and let it melt in the oven.
  3. Remove it and then add the macaroni to the dish and stir and coat.
  4. Stir in the salt, mustard, nutmeg, cheese and sausage (optional). Pour the milk over everything and stir gently.
  5. Bake it for an hour, uncovered (don't stir while cooking). Let the casserole sit for 5 to 10 minutes before serving it.
  6. Serve with a salad or favorite vegetable
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  1. Kristi says

    September 21, 2010 at 7:31 am

    This sounds great! I have been looking for an easy mac and cheese recipe and I think that this is it!

    Reply
  2. farmer says

    September 21, 2010 at 10:10 am

    I don’t have elbow macaroni in my pantry. Can I substitute penne pasta instead? If so, would I still use 2.5 cups?

    Thanks

    Reply
  3. FoodontheTable says

    September 22, 2010 at 1:52 pm

    This is interesting because it doesn’t require you to make a roux. Looks simple and easy! I’m happy you got to enjoy a nice meal with your hubby.

    Reply
  4. Sherri Mintner says

    September 27, 2010 at 11:52 pm

    This was SO easy and very yummy. Even the left overs are delicious. I did not have elbow macaroni. I used whole wheat rotini and it turned out amazing!

    Reply
  5. Lynn says

    November 22, 2010 at 2:33 pm

    I used penne and it cooked through with no problem. It was very easy and yummy, but I was disappointed it wasn’t really a cheese sauce, but rather clumps of cheese. I will try it again (and again and again!), but see what happens if I stir halfway through.

    Reply
    • Maryann Tomovich Jacobsen, MS, RD says

      November 23, 2010 at 12:40 am

      I agree not super cheesy but worth a remake!

      Reply
  6. Mo'Betta says

    December 5, 2010 at 11:15 am

    My kids LOVE this!! Thanks for such a simple but yummy recipe!

    Reply
    • Maryann Tomovich Jacobsen, MS, RD says

      December 6, 2010 at 10:35 pm

      Your welcome. I’m glad it turned out!

      Reply
  7. Cindy Silver says

    December 21, 2010 at 8:48 pm

    I just had to tell you that I, too, own and love Aviva Goldfarb’s cookbooks based on what she calls, The 6 O’Clock Scramble. Brilliant title and wonderful, easy, nutritious recipes for the entire family. Cheers to a healthier mac & cheese!

    Reply
    • Maryann Tomovich Jacobsen, MS, RD says

      December 21, 2010 at 10:29 pm

      Thanks Cindy! I agree! There are not a lot of cookbooks I love but this one is exceptional.

      Reply
  8. Kris says

    March 15, 2011 at 7:05 pm

    Thanks to Sheri for posting… I was wondering if I could use whole wheat rotini! I’m definitely going to be making this!

    Reply
    • Maryann Tomovich Jacobsen, MS, RD says

      March 16, 2011 at 7:34 am

      I’m sur it should be fine. Let me know if it turns out!

      Reply
  9. Sierra T says

    January 3, 2012 at 7:33 pm

    This is a good recipe is pretty good, i added a couple more ingredients: onions, garlic, pepper, broccoli, and chicken broth. it’s easy to do as your waiting for the butter to melt in the oven! and my 4 year old couldnt get enough! thanks.

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