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6Ingredients
55Minutes
360Calories
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Ingredients
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6 SERVINGS
- 1 1/2 cups shells (elbow macaroni, or cavatappi)
- 3 Tbsp. butter (or margarine)
- 3 Tbsp. all purpose flour
- 2 cups milk (not skim)
- 1/2 tsp. salt (each, and pepper)
- 2 cups shredded cheese (I like sharp cheddar and Swiss)
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360Calories
Sodium
Fat
Carbs
Fiber
Potassium
Calories360Calories from Fat190 |
% DAILY VALUE |
Total Fat21g32% |
Saturated Fat13g65% |
Trans Fat |
Cholesterol65mg22% |
Sodium530mg22% |
Potassium270mg8% |
Protein17g |
Calories from Fat190 |
% DAILY VALUE |
Total Carbohydrate26g9% |
Dietary Fiber<1g3% |
Sugars6g |
Vitamin A10% |
Vitamin C2% |
Calcium40% |
Iron8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Reviews(231)

Yummly User 5 months ago
The recipe was easy to follow and delicious! I added extra seasonings because we like a little spice and chose the bacon add-on recommended in the notes. It was perfect! Bravo! I will definitely be sharing this and making it again soon!

Yummly User 8 months ago
Been good with any cheeses!!

Yummly User a year ago
I added some stale chips to the top and broiled it. I believe the extra crunched helped.

Yummly User a year ago
Great!!! it’s my go to for macaroni and cheese.

Yummly User a year ago
My husband is not a fan of mac & cheese, but he's requested this recipe multiple times. Delicious and easy recipe to follow. I love to add chopped cooked bacon.

Yummly User 2 years ago
Super good! I usually add in a little bit of minced garlic, and it is amazing. Definitely recommend it for anyone that loved comfort food.

Yummly User 2 years ago
Very good! I added cheddar and Gruyère and let it bake about 18 minutes. I then added cheese to the top and broiled to give it a nice topping!

Yummly User 2 years ago
Yummy. I’ll try different cheese combinations next time!

Yummly User 2 years ago
Great. Always a hit.

Yummly User 2 years ago
Great! Made as the recipe said it was a hit

Yummly User 3 years ago
Excellent! I added a bit more pasta and used a mixture of different cheeses, paprika and a pinch of nutmeg. I topped it with Ritz cracker crumbs and a bit of butter.

Yummly User 3 years ago
Loved it ! Whole family loved it

Yummly User 3 years ago
I looove this recipe!! I always add some garlic powder, onion powder, and little paprika. And if anyone likes their Mac and cheese with bread crumbs, I would recommend trying it with crunched up cheez-it’s 🤤🤤🤤

Yummly User 3 years ago
Absolutely wonderful! My daughter loved will be making again.

Yummly User 3 years ago
It was excellent! I added a little garlic powder to the sauce and topped it with buttered seasoned bread crumbs.

Yummly User 3 years ago
it was ok. not cheesy at all. i over did the cheese in hopes that it will be

Yummly User 3 years ago
Excellent! My children thought it was "Yummly"! I didn't change a thing. I saved it as one of my "Yums". I must definitely will make it again.

Yummly User 3 years ago
The first time making this, I made the mistake of using shredded cheese right from a bag and it turned out so lumpy and just not very good. Now I shred my own cheese and it's so amazing every time!! Ive used this recipe so often I dont even have to come look at it anymore.

Yummly User 3 years ago
I would for sure make this again

Yummly User 3 years ago
Made it with penne pasta but it would not taste like you would imagine. Very chunky and grainy. Had to add some more salt and paprika powder to create that taste. Don’t recommend to make this again.

Yummly User 3 years ago
This was really creamy, even though I had to make a few alterations to meet family tastes and pantry options. I used mix of shell and scoobido pasta; couple ounces of parmesan and romano, and rest cheddar; smoked paprika instead of regular; 3TB of butter to saute smallish leek halved and sliced to 1/4" before flour (you make 1 Leeky Cauldron Mac & Cheese for a Harry Potter birthday, and leeks go in every mac&cheese after!). This barely made enough for DH and 2 growing preteen boys, so will definitely double next time.

Yummly User 3 years ago
Not that great... Tasted a bit bland

Yummly User 4 years ago
great as it. would make it again

Yummly User 4 years ago
It was delicious! Will definitely make again.

Yummly User 4 years ago
Very easy and delicious

Yummly User 4 years ago
Soooo yummy! We added some spinach and bacon bits to give it a twist and it turned out deliciously!

Yummly User 4 years ago
it was pretty good not very moist though.

Yummly User 4 years ago
Perfect. I added shredded mushrooms, just because.

Yummly User 4 years ago
Turned out really good! Reminded me of my moms. I did half with Sharp cheddar and half without. Definitely use the Sharp Cheddar. Overall it's easy and it taste good.

Yummly User 4 years ago
It was Amazing! I doubled the recipe to have it as a meal by itself instead of a side. I used Mild cheddar for the cheese. Best mac and cheese Ive ever had. Will make this for generations to come.