Mary's Macaroni And Cheese Recipe

Indulge in this ultimate comfort food! Mary's Creamy Dreamy Mac & Cheese is a decadent and cheesy masterpiece, featuring a perfectly creamy sauce and perfectly cooked pasta. This easy-to-follow recipe delivers a deliciously golden-brown baked mac and cheese that's sure to become a family favorite.

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Calories 446.6 kcal
Protein 36g
Rating 5.0 (3 Reviews)
Mary's Macaroni And Cheese 113

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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Mary's Macaroni And Cheese

  • 1 pound elbow macaroni
  • 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter
  • 1/2 cup cubed Velveeta cheese
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 1/2 cups whole milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika

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How to Make Mary's Macaroni And Cheese

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Cook 1 pound of elbow macaroni according to package directions until al dente. Drain well and set aside.
  3. While macaroni is cooking, melt 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) of unsalted butter in a 13x9 inch baking dish.
  4. Spread half of the cooked macaroni evenly over the melted butter in the baking dish.
  5. Sprinkle 1/2 cup of the cubed Velveeta cheese and 1/2 cup of the shredded cheddar cheese over the macaroni.
  6. In a medium bowl, whisk together 1 large egg and 2 1/2 cups of whole milk until smooth and well combined.
  7. Pour half of the egg mixture over the cheese layer.
  8. Repeat layers with remaining macaroni, Velveeta, cheddar, and egg mixture.
  9. Sprinkle the top with 1/2 teaspoon of paprika.
  10. Bake for 15 minutes, then stir gently to combine the layers.
  11. Bake for another 15 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and bubbly.
  12. Let stand for 5-10 minutes before serving. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

11 g

Sugar

7g

Fat

58g

Carbs

16g