Easy Mac and Cheese

4.56 from 9 votes

This Easy Mac and Cheese is a homemade recipe that's cheesy and delicious! Your family is going to love this recipe. Ditch the box and make this recipe for dinner tonight.

Prep Time15

Cook Time20

Total Time35

Course: Side Dishes

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Homemade Mac and Cheese, macaroni

Servings: servings

Calories: 357kcal

Author: Lois

Ingredients

1 package pasta; 16 ounces
¼ cup butter
¼ cup all-purpose flour
1 tsp. salt
¼ tsp. pepper
½ tsp. mustard
1 chicken bouillon cube
2 cups milk
3 cups medium cheddar cheese shredded and divided

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Instructions

Preheat your oven to 375°F.
Cook pasta according to package directions and set aside.
Melt butter in a medium saucepan. Remove from heat.
Stir in flour, salt, pepper, chicken bouillon cube and mustard and stir until smooth.
Now add the milk and stir constantly until boiling.
Remove from heat and stir in 2 cups of cheese.
Reduce heat to low and continue to stir until everything is combined.
Stir in pasta and pour into a baking dish.
Sprinkle top with remaining 1 cup of cheese.
Bake 15-20 minutes or until the cheese on top is golden brown and the casserole is bubbly.

Notes

I like to add a chicken bouillon cube for added flavor.

HOW TO FREEZE MAC AND CHEESE

If you want to freeze the mac and cheese, use a freezer-safe pan. I like to use aluminum pans.
After the mac and cheese has baked, allow it come to room temperature.
Don’t try to freeze mac and cheese while it’s still hot or ice crystals may start to form on top.
Cover tightly with aluminum foil.
Homemade Mac and Cheese can be frozen for up to two months.

HOW TO REHEAT FROZEN MAC AND CHEESE

Remove from the casserole from the freezer the night before and allow it to defrost in the refrigerator.
Reheat in a preheated 350 degree oven until warm.
You can also reheat the casserole frozen.
Keep it covered with the aluminum foil and bake in a preheated 350 degree oven for about an hour or until warmed all the way through.

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