Baked macaroni and cheese has long reigned as the quintessential comfort food. It’s the perfect dish for a family dinner or potluck picnic, and will bring a smile to any face after a long day. This recipe, featuring a simple how to make video, uses award-winning Cabot cheddar cheese and a crunchy breadcrumb topping for a richer, more satisfying flavor than you would get from a name-brand boxed package. With just a hint of zingy spice, this mouthwatering dish will have everyone in the family asking for a second helping. Be sure to leave us a review to let us know how much your family enjoyed the meal and to share any tips for making the dish with added flair. Your feedback can help other families share in the rich goodness that this macaroni dish has to offer. For an equally delicious, low-fat mac and cheese alternative, check out our Low Fat Mac & Cheese recipe! Show
The added dashes of Tabasco sauce will give the baked macaroni and cheese a slight kick, which perfectly complements the rich creaminess of the melted butter and Cabot Sharp Cheddar, Cabot Extra Sharp Cheddar, Cabot 2 Year Cheddar. The crunchy, buttery breadcrumb topping is the perfect way to finish off the dish and your family will come running as soon as it’s out of the oven. This dish is easy to make and will be well worth the time when everyone raves about the meal. If your family loves satisfying, home-cooked comfort food, be sure to give this baked macaroni and cheese recipe a whirl! Cabot is dedicated to making the world’s best dairy products on family farms, and our high-quality cheddar cheese sets this dish apart. Once your family has wiped their plates clean, be sure to head back over and share your thoughts with us! Show More IngredientsButter or nonstick cooking spray Email Grocery List Interested in creating this tasty recipe?Get the ingredients you need at a convenient nearby location. Where to Buy DirectionsPREHEAT oven to 375°F. Butter 9-by-13-inch or other shallow baking dish or coat with nonstick cooking spray and set aside. STIR macaroni into large pot of boiling salted water; cook for 5 minutes after water returns to boil, or until outside is cooked but center is still firm. Immediately drain in colander and rinse under cold water; set aside. HEAT milk to just below a simmer in a saucepan over medium-high heat or in microwave on high power for 20 second intervals. MELT butter over medium-low heat or in microwave. Pour 2 tablespoons of this melted butter into bowl, add breadcrumbs and blend together thoroughly; set aside. REDUCE heat to low, add flour to butter remaining in saucepan and whisk over heat for 2 minutes, being careful not to let it color. Add warmed milk in small amounts at first, whisking until smooth after each addition; continue stirring until sauce thickens and comes to simmer. Cook, stirring often, for about 3 minutes. REMOVE from heat and whisk in salt, pepper, nutmeg, Tabasco and half (2 cups) of grated cheese. Stir in drained pasta. SPREAD one-third of pasta mixture over bottom of prepared baking dish. Scatter one-third of remaining cheese on top. Spoon another one-third of pasta on top and add another one-third of cheese. Top with remaining pasta. Mix remaining cheese into breadcrumbs and scatter evenly over top. BAKE uncovered for 25 to 30 minutes, or until golden on top and bubbling throughout. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving. Get more mac and cheese makeovers today! 4.9 out of 5 stars (based on 33 reviews) No TitleJune 13, 2022 I have not even made this recipe yet. However, it sounds just like the way my southern aunt would make baked macaroni and cheese when I was a child. I somewhat remember watching her make it. But I have one question… the recipe lists three different Cabot cheddar cheeses. Do you use all three, or is it an “either / or” choice? I cannot wait to try out your recipe. Response from Cabot Creamery Thank you for the question. This recipe calls for a total of 16 ounces, or 4 cups shredded, sharp cheddar and this can be a single Cabot cheddar or a mix of a couple different levels of sharpness. Mac and Cheese is always a great way to use up chunks of whatever cheese you have on hand and to try different flavors or cheddar sharpness profiles. We hope you enjoy this dish! No TitleJune 6, 2022 This is great I made it and I just loved it, it tastes amazing. Cydney Jones No TitleJune 6, 2022 Haven’t tried THIS recipe yet but LOVE all Cabot products ESPECIALLY Seriously Sharp Cheddar. Love that the shredded cheeses also come in traditional larger shreds and family size bags at a reasonable price. GREAT PRODUCTS. Will try this Mac ‘n Cheese recipe this weekend! Victoria McIntire No TitleMay 12, 2022 Haven’t made this yet, but ALWAYS use Cabot cheese. Love the idea of both cheesy sauce and additional cheese layers. So glad that I found this recipe. Judy Li No TitleOctober 8, 2021 So yummyyyyy 😋 yyyyyyyyy No TitleApril 6, 2021 No need to use any other recipe. This is a classic. Perfectly delicious every time! Donna M No TitleMarch 29, 2021 This is the way I make mac and cheese. CABOT cheese is a must. Sometimes I use a combination of two varieties of cheddar and a smaller portion of pepper jack. Either way, it’s the best mac and cheese ever! Bernadette Cason Margaret 1987 Washington County Dairy PrincessJanuary 3, 2020 Beyond my expectations and this is the BEST Margaret 1987 Washington County Dairy Princess (blank)November 1, 2019 A big hit. Any advice for making in advance and freezing? (blank) JeleneApril 18, 2019 This is by far the BEST mac & cheese I have ever had an a hit with my family!! Sometimes I add a bit of pepper Jack cheese an that's also awesome. Jelene (blank)January 7, 2019 Really good. Definitely will do again but without the bread crumbs since my husband did not care for the crunch. (blank) (blank)November 13, 2018 Love it! (blank) G-MaOctober 29, 2018 Delicious ! I'm always asked for the recipe. Although our family doesn't like nutmeg, so I leave it out, you can't beat this recipe ! G-Ma JackieJune 19, 2018 Best mac and cheese recipe!! Jackie MoonbatFebruary 16, 2018 This is great! Will it double well or should I make two separate batches?? Moonbat Asiya UmerFebruary 17, 2017 I get requests to make this all the time from both family and friends. Who wants the toxic artificial stuff from a box when you can get real comfort food like this. Asiya Umer AnnFebruary 12, 2017 My 12 year old daughter made this macaroni and cheese and it is amazing. The best I have ever had. She used crackers instead of bread crumbs. Ann (blank)February 6, 2016 good (blank) bFebruary 6, 2016 yass b (blank)January 22, 2016 just made this for the first time and it was a big hit! my 8 year old said it’s the best he’s ever had (and he’s had a lot!!!) thank you! (blank) SOctober 5, 2015 Left out the nutmeg and Tabasco. It’s amazing by itself. Super easy minus grating all the cheese. I actually put this on thick sliced toasted bread and it was awesome. S KarenOctober 3, 2015 Made this for the family! LOVE IT! Karen JoeFebruary 7, 2015 Awesome recipe creamiest mac n cheese we every made! Joe PegFebruary 1, 2015 Made this wonderful Mac & Cheese this afternoon for an early dinner. It smelled so good I had to try it, well I wanted to eat the entire 13×9 dish full right then and there. Well, I didn't and my husband was glad I didn't. He loved it too and wanted to eat it all :-). I will always use this recipe when I make Mac & Cheese. Cabot cheese is the BEST !!!!!!!!!!!! Peg KateJune 7, 2014 SUPER YUMMY and worth the effort. I made a half-batch and used the Cabot Special Reserve Super-aged cheddar – SO GOOD! Kate Lynne WMarch 11, 2014 A bit of prep work involved but worth it–my son helped make it and just asked to have it again a 2nd time. We added real bacon bits, chopped onion and green pepper skipped nutmeg and added some red pepper flakes too. Delish dish Lynne W JoeyDecember 28, 2013 Best mac & cheese I’ve ever had! Obviously not healthy in any way, but it’s always a hit at parties and pot lucks. Joey DanielleDecember 8, 2013 Best Recipe EVER! Danielle BarbSeptember 11, 2013 I use sliced fresh tomatoes on top Barb AlisonFebruary 9, 2013 Fabulous Mac Alison CarolDecember 31, 2012 Great Mac Carol AudreyNovember 9, 2012 my step kids loved this- huge hit. Audrey ChelseaDecember 1, 2011 Delicious!!!!! Chelsea Write a ReviewIs Sharp cheddar good for mac and cheese?With a fairly low melting point, cheddar keeps things smooth. It's also got the classic taste you're looking for and expecting with mac and cheese. Sharp cheddar is ideal because its flavor is strongest, but the most important to thing to remember is to always buy cheddar in a block and grate your own!
What type of cheese is good for baked mac and cheese?Gruyere is a classic addition because it melts much like Cheddar, but has a lovely nutty flavor. Other classics include Gouda, Muenster, Parmesan, fontina, Havarti and Monterey Jack. Brie works well too, just make sure you remove the rind before mixing it in.
What kind of cheddar is best for mac and cheese?Best Cheeses to Use in Mac and Cheese. Sharp: Use sharp cheddar cheese for a stronger taste. ... . Mild: Mild cheddar has been aged for a short time, giving it subtle flavors and a smooth melting texture.. Medium: Medium cheddar is the ideal compromise between sharp and mild varieties.. Do you use sharp or mild cheddar for mac and cheese?There is no better choice than mild cheddar when you're making classic stovetop mac and cheese. Start with a block and grate it yourself, or opt for a convenient bag of shredded cheese.
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Baked mac and cheese with sharp cheddar
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