Excellent Homemade Macaroni And Cheese Recipe

Creamy, dreamy, and ridiculously easy! This homemade macaroni and cheese recipe is elevated with the perfect blend of sharp cheddar and the irresistible crunch of crushed Ritz crackers. The secret? A creamy milk and egg mixture that takes this classic comfort food to the next level. Get ready for the best mac and cheese you'll ever make!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 60 mins
Calories 623.3 kcal
Protein 68g
Rating 4.0 (1 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Excellent Homemade Macaroni And Cheese

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How to Make Excellent Homemade Macaroni And Cheese

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Liberally butter a large (9x13 inch) casserole dish.
  2. Cook 1 pound of elbow macaroni according to package directions until al dente. Drain well.
  3. In a large bowl, combine the cooked macaroni with 2 cups of shredded sharp cheddar cheese and 1 cup of shredded Gruyere cheese (or your favorite cheese blend).
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together 3 large eggs, 1 ½ cups whole milk, 1 teaspoon salt, and ½ teaspoon black pepper.
  5. Pour the egg mixture over the macaroni and cheese mixture; stir gently to combine.
  6. Crush ¾ of a sleeve (approximately 1 ½ cups) of Ritz crackers. Stir the crushed crackers into the macaroni and cheese.
  7. Sprinkle the remaining Ritz crackers (approximately ½ cup) evenly over the top.
  8. Bake for 45-60 minutes, or until golden brown and bubbly. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.
  9. Enjoy your incredibly delicious homemade macaroni and cheese!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

37 g

Sugar

22g

Fat

96g

Carbs

15g

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