*This recipe, and many other great ones, is linked up to Old Fashioned Recipe Exchange. Just keep a close eye on it!ĭo you make mac and cheese homemade or from the box? If you want a nice golden brown and slightly crunchy crust, turn the oven to broil during the last minute of baking. When making a large amount of Mac-n-Cheese like this, I usually use this variety of whole wheat elbow noodles. Stir in a bit more milk at serving time as needed. Keep warm at 'lo' setting for up to three hours. Add remaining cheese on top, and bake for 25-30 minutes, until cheese on top is melted and starting to brown. Transfer Mac-n-Cheese to a large (6-8 quart) crock pot. Pour macaroni into a greased dish, then pour cheese sauce on top and mix together. Once the milk is incorporated, and no more lumps are in the mix, remove from heat and add 1 cup of each cheese, 1/2 a cup at a time, until all melted and mixed. To make the perfect bowl of homemade mac and cheese, you may need a blend of great cheeses, including sharp cheddar. Slowly pour in milk, 1/2 a cup at a time, whisking after each addition. Continue cooking, stirring constantly for another 3 or so minutes, to lightly brown the flour mixture. This is hands down the best creamy stovetop mac and cheese This is my one pot go-to and my family's side dish It's has amazing flavor with a silky, ultra creamy cheese sauce and tender macaroni. Add in flour and seasoning, and quickly mix together with a whisk. In a large, heavy-bottomed pan, melt the butter over medium heat. Do you make mac and cheese homemade or from the box?īoil pasta according to package directions, until al dente. For the cream sauce/ b chamel: Heat the milk over medium-high heat until it just comes to a simmer, then turn off the heat and set aside.