A Fit Mom's Life

Fitness, Health & Well-being

Recipes, Savory

Baked macaroni and cheese

The Tuesday before Thanksgiving I decided I wanted to add something to the menu.  I just wasn’t sure what.  Then it hit me.  Duh!  Mac and cheese!  We doesn’t like macaroni and cheese?  No one, that’s who. 😉

Mac & cheese is the epitome of comfort food and was the perfect addition to our Thanksgiving menu. I will definitely be making this one again throughout the year.

This baked macaroni and cheese is the epitome of comfort food.

 

This was my first baked macaroni and cheese and I was so happy with how it turned out.  So was the rest of the family.  I wish I had gotten photos of everyone going back for seconds.  And it reheated so well the next day!

There are no fancy ingredients and it’s a quick one to put together.

*sorry for the weird spaces.  I’m told WordPress does this for some reason and I can’t figure out how to delete the spaces in the recipe.

Baked macaroni & cheese

Ingredients:

– 1 lb macaroni pasta

– 4 tbsp unsalted butter

– 4 tbsp all-purpose flour
– 1 tbsp salt + 1 tsp
– 1 tsp ground pepper
– 1/4 tsp garlic powder
– 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
– 1 cup milk (I used 1% but 2% would be fine as well)
– 4 cups sharp cheddar, shredded
– 2 cups colby jack cheese, shredded
 
Directions:
– Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Grease 9×9 baking dish.
– Cook macaroni in large pot until noodles are al dente (pasta will continue to cook in the oven).  Add in 1 tbsp salt. Drain and set aside.
– In medium saucepan, melt butter over medium-high heat.  Once melted, sprinkle in flour and stir to combine.
– Mix in 1 tsp salt, pepper and garlic powder.
– Slowly add in cream, mixing constantly to combine.  If there are still little bits of flour in the mixture that is fine.
– Add milk and stir to incorporate.
– Bring mixture to almost a boil, reduce heat and cook about 5 minutes, or until mixture is thick.
– On low heat, add 3 cups of cheddar and 1 cup of colby jack cheese and mix until cheese is melted.
– In a large mixing bowl, add the pasta then the cheese sauce and mix until fully combined.
– Add mixture to greased baking dish.
-Sprinkle remaining cheese on top of macaroni.
– Bake 20 minutes, until cheese is melted and golden in color.

Printable Recipe

RELATED  Pumpkin Muffins, A Simple Recipe: Muffin #15

 

It really doesn’t get much better than that.

Enjoy!

by  

Comments

  1. Kelli {A Deeper Joy} says: December 3, 2014 at 6:07 am

    Have I told you how much of a mac n cheese fanatic Kevin is?! He’d love this!

    • Tiffany says: December 3, 2014 at 7:19 am

      Oh man. Too bad he’s not going to be on an airplane with you today. 🙂
      You’ll have to make it for him I suppose.

  2. Biana @Blovedboston says: December 3, 2014 at 6:36 am

    I dont think you know how much I love Mac & Cheese!! It’s seriously my favorite!! I’m pinning this recipe – thanks for sharing!!

    http://www.blovedboston.com

    • Tiffany says: December 3, 2014 at 7:20 am

      Girl, Mac & cheese is my daughter’s favorite food as well. But I guess that’s not surprising; she’s 3.
      But yes, it is the bomb.com. Love it!
      Thanks for pinning!

  3. Paige Allison (@anuncomplife) says: December 3, 2014 at 6:45 am

    YUM! And you’re spot on – nobody doesn’t like mac and cheese! My mom used to make a “grown up” baked recipe, but I haven’t had it in years… I need to give this one a try!

    • Tiffany says: December 3, 2014 at 7:22 am

      I know right?! Nobody. My mom never made homemade mac & cheese. I had to take that torch on. Luckily she made other good things. Hope you like it!

  4. makingmrsm says: December 3, 2014 at 7:28 am

    Uhh… Can you make this for me right now? YUM-O! I’m going to have to try this.

  5. Jennifer | The Deliberate Mom says: December 3, 2014 at 11:59 am

    Comfort food?! Ummmm, yes indeed!

    This sounds and looks fabulous Tiffany!

    Thanks so much for sharing.
    xoxo

    • Tiffany says: December 3, 2014 at 12:23 pm

      Thanks Jennifer! I love comfort food this time of year. Probably why I always put on a few lbs. 😉

      Hope you’re having a great Wednesday!
      xoxo

  6. Cindy Hasko says: December 3, 2014 at 5:15 pm

    What’s with the weird spaces!?!??? LOL!! I’m so kidding! I just had to type that 🙂 xoxo This looks sooo good. I will make this. My hubby and son will love this!!!! Thank you! You always put the yummiest recipes on your page. I’m STILL thinking about those Molasses cookies!

    • Tiffany says: December 4, 2014 at 8:14 am

      Ugh. I asked the designer and she said it’s just a WP thing. Maybe I’ll figure it out sometime.
      I bet you hubby and son will for sure love it. We ate it for a few days after and it was still so good.

      • Cindy Hasko says: December 4, 2014 at 11:03 am

        🙂 lol, I was just teasing ya since you typed about the spaces in your blog. It still looks good. You have a pretty site!

  7. Carly Blogs Here says: December 3, 2014 at 6:49 pm

    YUM! I was always just a kraft mac & cheese kind of a girl, but my husband will only eat the real stuff…aka this! Looks so good!

    • Tiffany says: December 4, 2014 at 8:15 am

      We didn’t even get Kraft as a kid, only generic brand. I know, so sad.
      My daughter love box mac and cheese and she really liked this. I bet your hubby would love it.

  8. Chelsea @ The Contented Wife says: December 5, 2014 at 11:55 am

    I’ve been looking for a good baked mac n cheese recipe, so I’m definitely pinning this for later! Thanks for sharing – can’t wait to try it!

  9. Brittnei says: December 7, 2014 at 11:54 pm

    I used to love making this with my mom. I actually make mine on the stove now when I do it. I always use whole wheat pasta and cheddar cheese. It’s Alton Brown’s recipe basically from the Food Network. 🙂

    • Tiffany says: December 8, 2014 at 7:37 am

      I think you could have just done the mac & cheese on the stove without the baking and it would have been really good still.
      OOOHHHH….love Alton Brown! I actually think I’ve seen that recipe before. Yummy!

  10. Amber says: December 12, 2014 at 1:52 pm

    I know what I’m making for dinner tomorrow night! That looks amazing-thank you so much for sharing your recipe.
    Cheers, Amber at OurCharmedLife.net

About

About Tiffany

Recent Posts

Subscribe to the Blog via Email

  • You are good enough, smart enough, beautiful enough, and strong enough baby girl. ❤️ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ This girl has confidence like I’ve never seen. She tackled a ninja warrior course like a baller the other day, flying through it, completely fearless. I pray she always has this confidence, yet remains humble and kind.
  • Let’s get lost together. . Remember my friends: Be with someone who inspires you and makes you be the best version of yourself. Never settle. ❤️
  • Don’t look back in 5 years and think, “I could have done that, but I was afraid.” Make your choices flow from your dreams and hopes. #growingbolder #lakelouise
  • This is life now. Exploring, getting my fitness on in the great outdoors. Some trails are harder than others, but no matter what, the end is worth it. Just look at that view! 🥰 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I hope to start posting some more fitness inspiration soon, but right now I’m enjoying all the beauty we’ve been seeing.
  • May you never lose your sense of wonder baby girl. 😍 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Three things: 1️⃣ Glacier was good to us. Minus the lack of cell and internet service at our campsite. We are now in Boise, ID. If you’re around this area let’s meet up! 🙋‍♀️ 2️⃣ If you want to see 50+ miles of the most gorgeous scenery, go to Glacier and do the Going to the Sun Road. Holy majestic! 3️⃣ If you don’t believe global warming is real, go to Glacier and see how much the glaciers have shrunk in the last 100 years. It is so sad and a total wake up call. 😥 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Basically you should just add Glacier to your destination bucket list no matter what. It’s amazing and makes you appreciate nature more than anywhere I’ve ever been.
  • Bucket list destination ✔️ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I haven’t been to Lake Louise since I was a kid, so of all the places we are planning to travel, Lake Louise and Banff were at the top of my list. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ The weather didn’t cooperate so well (we got stuck in a hail storm on our hike), but it made for fewer crowds. And the view at the end was worth it. (Swipe to check it out). ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Words can’t even describe how gorgeous Banff National Park is. The lakes, rivers and streams all have this gorgeous blue color, making the drive through the park one of wonder. Top 5 most beautiful places on Earth hands down. Add it to your list if you’ve never been. What is one of your bucket list destinations?
  • In nature, nothing is perfect and everything is perfect. Trees can be contorted, bent in weird ways, and they’re still beautiful. -Alice Walker ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Maybe that’s why so many of us feel at peace when we’re outdoors. The sound of the birds chirping, rushing waves at the beach, the peacefulness of a beautiful sunset. There’s so much imperfection in nature that it’s perfect. It’s where I feel at home.
  • First of all, I love this guy. 😂 Second, I’m so proud to be part of a company that truly cares about its customers. That is why Young Living is officially the new standard in clean beauty! 🙌🏻 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Did you know that 90% of cancers are caused by your environment and what you put in and on your body? Did you also know that the US only bans 11 toxic ingredients from cosmetics? 😳 Europe bans 1,328. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Young Living is now the NEW STANDARD IN CLEAN BEAUTY, ensuring our skincare and makeup is THE PUREST because we ban over 2,500 ingredients!!! That’s more than any other cosmetic company in 👏🏼the 👏🏼world! 👏🏼 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ @savvyminerals is so so good! My skin loves the lightweight feel and it looks so natural, while providing great coverage. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I already loved YL but after this announcement, my heart is overflowing with love for the company and their heart. ❤️

Follow Me @afitmomslifeblog