Is it bland That can be because of the cheese you used or even the kind of salt you seasoned with.

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K shares Share Pin It Email Baked macaroni and cheese doesnt have to be complicated with layers of ingredients to be the soul-warming food you crave.

This homemade baked macaroni and cheese is my most favorite and has pleased crowds, small families, kids and picky eaters alikegive it a try and youll see why.

Your kids like it, but it glows like the kryptonite they used in the old Christoper Reeve Superman movies.

I hate feeding it to my kids and I dare say that you hate it too.

Sure, you can get a box of Velveeta and melt that over some noodles.

That works too, but that stuff doesnt even need to be refrigerated.

Its mystery cheese.

So if youre looking for the real deal, the old school baked macaroni and cheese the way your grandma might have made itthis is it.

Jump to: Can I make this macaroni and cheese ahead and bake it when Im ready Can I freeze macaroni and cheese Tips for the best macaroni and cheese youll ever eat Do I have to bake my macaroni and cheese How can I dress up my macaroni and cheese What should I serve with my macaroni and cheese Other macaroni and cheese recipes youll want to devour: Baked Macaroni and Cheese: The Recipe And just so you know, aside from the baking, this easy macaroni and cheese took 15 minutes and only two pans to make.

One for boiling the pasta and (affiliate link) a good enameled cast iron pan for the sauce and the baking cuts down on dishes.

Can I make this macaroni and cheese ahead and bake it when Im ready Yes you sure can.

Just let it cool down, put some plastic wrap right against the surface of the mac and cheese (to keep it from forming a skin) and stick it in the fridge.

If you have a few minutes to bring it out and let it warm slightly before you bake it, do that.

But if you cant, just bake it till the center is hot and the edges are bubbling.

Can I freeze macaroni and cheese I get asked that a lot and my answer is always no.

Plus if you freeze it and its still a bit warm, water crystals will form and then thaw into your dish and could make it separate when you bake it.

Besides, its so fast to make, theres not really a reason to freeze your macaroni and cheese.

Tips for the best macaroni and cheese youll ever eat Feel like you may still need some help If you have time, jump over to this post for the juicy details: 18 Secrets to the Richest, Creamiest Mac and Cheese Youll Ever Eat or focus on these tips: Never stop stirring your milk once it hits the pan.

If your skillet is too hot or you walk away and for a minute you could scorch the white sauce and it will curdle.

It doesnt really hurt the taste, but it will look sort of clumpy.

Just hang out and stir until that sauce is thick enough to coat the back of your spoon.

That means avoiding bagged, pre-shredded cheeses because they contain cellulose (an anti-caking agent) that can in some cases cause your cheese not to melt as it should.

And speaking of cheese, you have so many options My favorite is sharp cheddar and Swiss.

Try to choose a melting cheese and a flavor cheese for the best flavor and texture in your baked macaroni and cheese.

Do taste as you go.

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