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Homemade Baked Macaroni and Cheese Recipe

Who can resist the melt in your mouth, creamy, cheesy goodness of homemade baked macaroni and cheese?

No one in my house! That’s for sure! This super cheesy baked macaroni and cheese is a fun cross between a southern style mac and cheese and a typical northern version.

Because, why not?

When the south meets the north…we all win!

Especially when it comes to food. And this mac and cheese is no different.

It’s packed full of cheese from around the world, spices and a super creamy sauce.

But, that’s not all…

The crispy, buttery crushed crackers top it all off to make it truly the most decadent mac and cheese you can imagine.

Have I enticed you, yet?

Awesome! Let’s head to the kitchen and make it…

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Homemade Baked Macaroni and Cheese Recipe

Ingredients:

  • 2 cups elbow macaroni
  • 1 cup American cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 1/2 cup Irish cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 1/2 cup Mexican cheese mix, shredded
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 8 ounces evaporated milk
  • 1 tablespoon sriracha sauce
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 3/4 cup butter crackers, crushed

 

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Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
  2. Prepare elbow macaroni as directed on the packaging. Each brand varies.
  3. Combine remaining ingredients in a medium mixing bowl.
  4. Pour drained macaroni back into the pot and add cheese mixture. Stir to cover all the macaroni.
  5. Scoop macaroni and cheese into a 9 x 11 baking dish.
  6. Top with crushed butter crackers.
  7. Bake for 30 minutes.
  8. Remove from the oven and allow it to rest for 5 minutes before serving.

 

Homemade Baked Macaroni and Cheese | Food Life Design

 

Baked Macaroni and Cheese

Baked Macaroni and Cheese | Food Life Design

Who can resist the melt in your mouth, creamy, cheesy goodness of homemade baked macaroni and cheese? No one in my house! That's for sure...

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour

Ingredients

  • 2 cups elbow macaroni
  • 1/2 cup American cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 1/2 cup Irish cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 1/2 cup Mexican cheese mix, shredded
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 8 ounces evaporated milk
  • 1 tablespoon sriracha sauce
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 3/4 cup butter crackers, crushed

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
  2. Prepare elbow macaroni as directed on the packaging. Each brand varies.
  3. Combine remaining ingredients in a medium mixing bowl.
  4. Pour drained macaroni back into the pot and add cheese mixture. Stir to cover all the macaroni.
  5. Scoop macaroni and cheese into a 9 x 11 baking dish.
  6. Top with crushed butter crackers.
  7. Bake for 30 minutes.
  8. Remove from the oven and allow it to rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Enjoy!

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Have a Spectacular Day!

~Vanessa

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