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This easy mac and cheese recipe is super fast-paced once you start cooking, so it's important to have all the ingredients measured and ready to go! It's nearly the universal comfort food, and there are SO many variations! If you've never made homemade mac and cheese before, it can seem a bit daunting. You can have Homemade Mac N Cheese using 9 ingredients and 4 steps. Here is how you cook that.

Ingredients of Homemade Mac N Cheese

Prepare 1 lb of box of elbow or shell noodles, as directed.
Prepare 1 packages of block colby/jack cheese, cubed.
Prepare 1 (8 oz) of shredded cheddar cheese.
It's 1/2 block of Velveeta cheese.
You need 1 cup of milk.
Prepare 1 stick of butter.
You need 1 of egg.
It's 1 1/2 tsp of season salt.
Prepare 1 1/2 tsp of ground black pepper.

My mother was a bit of a rebel with her macaroni and cheese in that she didn't believe in making a roux. When my brother and I were kids, we didn't like any "stuff" in our mac n' cheese. These days, I like a little more substance. Ham and peas are a favorite addition.

Homemade Mac N Cheese instructions

Preheat oven @ 375 °. Boil noodles as directed, keeping noodles al dente. Drain..
Meanwhile, melt all cheese & milk in large pot..
Remove from heat when all cheese is melted. Stir in rest of ingredients..
Pour mixture in a buttered 9x13 pan, cover with foil & bake for 30-45 minutes until top is golden brown..

Classic Homemade Mac and Cheese made with bite-size pasta, cheddar cheese, and a simple creamy sauce all baked to perfection in the oven. This recipe includes tips, tricks, and photos for making PERFECT baked mac and cheese. This cheesy mac and cheese is simply the best. The cheesiest, CREAMIEST homemade mac n cheese you'll ever make! Macaroni pasta covered in sharp cheddar cheese, melted into a warm cream sauce, and topped with a perfect panko crust.