Both my sister and I have created our own stovetop homemade macaroni & cheese. But, honestly, the baked mac & cheese my mom made is the best. Designed for a large crowd, our just our family, this mac & cheese is sure to please. Great for a pot luck. See the notes in the recipe for options while making it.
Baked Macaroni & Cheese
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| Serves | 12 |
| Prep time | 30 minutes |
| Cook time | 2 hours |
| Total time | 2 hours, 30 minutes |
| By author | Dish Ditty via Cherri |
Ingredients
- 1 1/2lb Macaroni (Dry)
- 2 tablespoons Butter
- 8oz Mild Cheddar Cheese (shredded (or cubed if you prefer))
- 10oz Colby Cheese, Longhorn (shredded (or cubed if you prefer))
- 8oz Sharp Cheddar Cheese (shredded (or cubed if you prefer))
- 2 Medium Onions (or 1 large onion)
- 2 cups Milk ((can be skimmed))
- Salt & Pepper (to taste)
Note
The cheeses mentioned here can be changed, all except for the sharp cheddar cheese -- that one is needed. Also, do not use fat-free cheeses as they will not melt. Low-fat cheeses are fine.
For the recipe pictured, I used sharp cheddar, monterey jack, and Velveeta. The recipe called for Shredded Cheese, but I distinctly remember my mom just cutting it into cubes, which is also what I did in the picture above. I think it depended on how much time she had or what cheeses she had on hand. If they were pre-shredded, that's what she used.
It was generally considered an 'ice box mac & cheese' since you tended to just clean out your refrigerator and use all your old cheeses.
Directions
| Step 1 | |
| Cook macaroni according to directions, drain, rinse with cold water, and set aside. | |
| Step 2 | |
| Butter the inside of your baking pan or dish and put one layer of macaroni (about 1/3) on the bottom. | |
| Step 3 | |
 Sprinkle the macaroni with 1/3 of the onions, dots of butter, 1/3 of shredded cheese and 1/3 each of the other cheese slices randomly distributed. Sprinkle with Salt & Pepper if desired. | |
| Step 4 | |
| Add the next 2 layers in like manner, topping with the cheese layer. | |
| Step 5 | |
 Pour the milk evenly on top of the cheese. | |
| Step 6 | |
 Cover and bake in a 350 degree oven for about 2 hours. To make the top browned (as pictured), remove the cover 15 minutes before it is done. | |
| Step 7 | |
 Serve hot. | |
