Main Dishes Pasta Macaroni and Cheese Recipes Baked Macaroni and Cheese Recipes Mom's Favorite Baked Mac and Cheese 4.5 (1,152) 902 Reviews 139 Photos This creamy baked mac and cheese recipe is one I first made three years ago when I was in California. When I got back to Texas, I made it for my mom. This is now her favorite macaroni and cheese. She begs me to make it when I come to visit. Submitted by GEPETTO_69 Updated on February 24, 2023 Tested by Allrecipes Test Kitchen Tested by Allrecipes Test Kitchen The Allrecipes Test Kitchen staff are a team of culinary pros who make and vet recipes using only equipment you'd find in a home kitchen. Staff credentials vary but include training at the Culinary Institute of America; kitchen stints in fine dining restaurants; and countless hours in the test kitchen itself. Meet the Allrecipes Test Kitchen Save Rate Print Share 139 139 139 139 139 Prep Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 45 mins Additional Time: 10 mins Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins Servings: 6 Jump to Nutrition Facts Ingredients 2 tablespoons butter ¼ cup finely chopped onion 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 2 cups milk ¾ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon dry mustard ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper 1 (8 ounce) package elbow macaroni 2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese 1 (8 ounce) package processed American cheese, cut into strips Directions Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Sauté onion for 2 minutes. Stir in flour and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Then stir in milk, salt, mustard, and pepper. Cook, stirring frequently, until mixture boils and thickens. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Meanwhile, bring a pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add macaroni and cook until al dente, 8 to 10 minutes; drain. Add Cheddar and American cheeses to milk mixture; stir until cheese melts. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Combine cheese sauce and macaroni in a 2-quart baking dish; mix well. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Bake in preheated oven until hot and bubbly, about 30 minutes. Let cool 10 minutes before serving. DOTDASH MEREDITH FOOD STUDIOS I Made It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 561 Calories 33g Fat 37g Carbs 28g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 6 Calories 561 % Daily Value * Total Fat 33g 43% Saturated Fat 21g 104% Cholesterol 100mg 33% Sodium 1194mg 52% Total Carbohydrate 37g 13% Dietary Fiber 2g 7% Total Sugars 5g Protein 28g 57% Vitamin C 1mg 1% Calcium 643mg 49% Iron 2mg 10% Potassium 287mg 6% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved