Everyone needs a good mac n cheese recipe go-to. This is mine. I have others that I pull out for holidays--ones with crunchy toppings, fancier cheese blends, a little paprika, the whole shebang. But this one is super simple, yet creamy and absolutely delicious. And because it's a one dish wonder (unlike most recipes, you do not have to pre-boil the noodles!), it's perfect for everyday meals.
When I say it's a standby, I mean it--last fall and winter, I made it weekly! And I've passed it around to so many playdate friends that we often get to enjoy it at their homes, too.
Everyday Mac N Cheese
adapted from Family Circle Magazine, March 2007
Ingredients
- 14.5 oz chicken broth
- 1 cup + 2 Tbl macaroni
- 3/4 cup evaporated milk
- 2 Tbl butter
- 2 tsp flour
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- 1 1/2 C sharp cheddar cheese
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
In a baking dish (I use a pyrex 9 x 9 with a glass lid), place all ingredients EXCEPT THE CHEESE (sorry for the Internet "yelling" but too many friends added in the cheese before baking). **When I double the recipe, I use a 9 x 13 pan and cover with foil**. Bake, covered, for a total of 40 minutes, stirring after the first 15 minutes and again at 30 minutes. Remove from oven and immediately stir in cheese. Allow to set up for 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy!
