Homemade Mac and Cheese

If you are like me, then you know there is no comfort food like homemade mac and cheese! It is super delicious and super easy to make.  My mom made homemade mac and cheese all the time growing up and honestly, once you try it, it is so hard to go back to the box stuff!

Here is the recipe:HOMEMADE MAC AND CHEESE

2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
1/2 cup butter, cubed
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 3/4 cups milk
1 cup (8 oz) sour cream
4 oz. Velveeta
4 oz. cream cheese
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper
2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1/4 cup bread crumbs

 

Cook macaroni according to package directions.
Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, melt butter. Stir in flour until smooth. Gradually add milk and stir until all lumps have dissolved. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Reduce heat; stir in the sour cream, processed cheese, cream cheese, Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper until cheeses have melted. Gradually add cheddar cheese, and stir until cheese has melted and sauce is smooth.
Drain macaroni and add to sauce and mix well. Transfer to a greased 3-quart baking dish.
Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees for 30-35 minutes or until bubbly. Remove from oven and sprinkle breadcrumbs over top. Return to oven for another 10 minutes until browned.

Enjoy!

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  1. Debbie

    I was just thinking about mac and cheese this afternoon! And then here it is on your blog and it sounds extra good. Keep posting - you're great!

  2. Lauren Graff

    I don't think I will ever eat KRAFT once I try this baby! YUM! I think I'll cook this ASAP!!! I love this blog! You are such a great cook; Derek is a lucky man!

  3. Katie

    This turned out so good! I love all the different cheeses. Thanks for the great recipe!

  4. Lois

    This is an awesome recipe. Thanks so much

  5. Candice

    This looks so delicious! I can't wait to make it. I know its going to taste better than box mac and cheese!

  6. Katie

    This looks SO good. I bet it would be a great thing to make ahead and freeze too! How many servings do you usually get out of a batch this size?

  7. Kim

    Hi! I just wanted to let you know that this recipe is DELICIOUS!!! It's the best Mac and Cheese I've ever had! Thanks so much. :)

  8. Talya

    Just made this Mac & Cheese and it is great! Rich & creamy Deliciousness :-)

  9. Shell

    Oh, my! Made this tonight with my 12-year old son. He's a mac-n-cheese "snob" because I've spoiled him with homemade for years. His favorite part is the bread crumb topping. We've been looking for a go-to recipe and THIS IS IT! I got the roux going for him and he made the sauce on his own! Thanks for a great meal and and an even better time spent with my boy!

  10. Layla

    Just made this using a Triple Cheddar cheese mix and had to have some before I even popped it in the oven to bake! I'm sure it'll be even more delicious once completely finished. Thanks for posting!

  11. Erin

    Made this for dinner last night, my hubby had thirds. :) Any tips on reheating leftovers?

  12. Veronica

    Yummy with double the noodles (1 pound total) and a pound of sausage and an onion (sauted together); bake in a 15x11 pan. Made the day before and cooked for 45 minutes. I also doubled the Velveeta and cut the cheddar in half because that's what I had in the fridge.

    1. ROB

      So basically what you are saying is you didn't make the above recipe.

  13. Keely

    Can I sub fresh parm with just the powdery parm stuff?

    1. Shell

      I do. I use shredded parm and it melts beautifully.

  14. Kayla

    Would this be ok to make tonight and then bake tomorrow?!

    1. Chef in Training

      Definitely, Just make sure it is saran wrapped pretty tight :) The only issue I have ever run into with making it the night before is that the noodles absorb to much of the sauce so its not as saucy. I just make a little extra sauce if making it the night before :)

    2. Maribel

      How many servings dos this recipe yield? I'm making it for kids. I'm having a sleepover party tomorrow and thought this would be a great thing to feed them. And thanks for sharing it, it sounds delicious.

  15. Amy

    This has got to be the best mac n cheese recipe out there! Everyone should make this... but I think i'm going to keep it secret when they ask me for the recipe! LoL Woooohooo, i'm in heaven!!

  16. Rachel

    Hello, just curious how many servings this yields?
    Thank you!

  17. Sandra

    is the roux suppose to be so thick? I used the 1/2 cup of flour, 1/2 cup butter, and 1-3/4 cup milk? It's so thick like paste.

    Thanks.

    1. Sheari

      Mine is thick like paste too. It's in the oven now, but I'm scared that it won't come out right. How was yours when done?

  18. Shirley

    can you add diced chicken

  19. Diane Avans

    I am going to make this for Thanksgiving, I hope it turns out great ? I just hope it's not dry. I made some baked mac n cheese before and it was good, but it was to dry ?

  20. Dawn

    I'm not a cheddar fan in Mac n cheese, how much would I need if substituted wih American cheese?

  21. BEVERLY PULLINS

    YUM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  22. Larry Anderson

    Haven't had really good Mac & Cheese since my Grandmother passed several years ago. This recipe looks alot like the dish that she made. I can't wait to try it.

  23. Donna

    I'm kind of confused on the amount of macaroni to use.What is 2 cups considered is it a pound ?

  24. Nana Ray

    5

    Definitely making this!

  25. Amanda

    How many servings does this serve? Need to know ASAP! Thanks

  26. Phizannah

    Can you make this without velveeta?

  27. Amy

    5

    This is the Ultimate Mac n Cheese! My whole family absolutely love it and won't make any other recipe out there.. why? Because you can't improve on perfection!

  28. Monica

    5

    Could this be made in crock pot?