Description
Creamy, cheesy, and comforting — Grandma’s Homemade Mac and Cheese is a classic family favorite! 🧀✨ Perfect for any dinner or special occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz elbow macaroni
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Optional: 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs mixed with 2 tbsp melted butter
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Cook macaroni according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a medium saucepan, melt butter over medium heat and whisk in flour to form a roux for 1–2 minutes.
- Gradually add milk and cream, whisking until smooth and slightly thickened.
- Stir in cheddar, mozzarella, Parmesan, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper until melted and creamy.
- Combine cooked macaroni with cheese sauce and pour into the prepared baking dish.
- Optional: sprinkle panko breadcrumbs mixed with melted butter on top for a golden crust.
- Bake 20–25 minutes until bubbly and lightly golden. Serve hot!
Notes
💡 Tip: Add cooked bacon, caramelized onions, or extra cheese for an indulgent twist. A true comfort food classic!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Pasta, Comfort Food, Family Recipes
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: grandma mac and cheese, homemade baked mac and cheese, creamy mac and cheese, comfort food, cheesy pasta