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    Published: Mar 24, 2015 by Dina-Marie · Modified: Nov 13, 2021 3 Comments This post may contain affiliate links

    Creamy Macaroni and Cheese

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    This Creamy Macaroni and Cheese recipe will make you kiss your self-control goodbye! It is not only delicious and easy to make but great as leftovers, if there are any! It's Comforting, creamy and a true favorite.

    A photo of Creamy Macaroni and Cheese in two white bowls on a table

    Calling all children - both young and old! Creamy Macaroni and Cheese is here and will awaken the child in you - I promise.

    Before getting started, a word of warning: Check your self-control before sitting down and just kiss it goodbye!

    Creamy Macaroni And Cheese Is Made For Indulging

    That may not be what you want to hear. But, this is a meal you will want to indulge in and just enjoy. What else can I say - when you combine the comfort of macaroni and cheese with the delicious taste - let's just say that you don't have a chance.

    Wondering what is on my menu plan? If you guessed Creamy Macaroni and Cheese, you would be right. Why? Not only does everyone love it but it is quick, easy and tastes even better as leftovers.

    A close up of a bowl of Mac and cheese made from the Creamy Macaroni and Cheese recip with a spoon

    As you can imagine with six children still at home, there are not many meals from which I have leftovers. Having four boys around the table (all of them teenagers) I never cease to be amazed at how much food they put away - I think their legs are hollow!

    With my Creamy Macaroni and Cheese recipe, I can multiply it to include six pounds of noodles and have enough for two meals - Yeah! In case you are wondering, I use one of my five gallon pots to cook that much pasta.

    Don't like lots of dirty dishes?

    This recipe is definitely for you! Once the pasta is cooked, I add the cheese and remaining ingredients then mix it all together in the same pot. I don't know about you but that is this cook's dream!

    Creamy Macaroni and Cheese recipe shown cooked in bowl and ready to eat

    Homemade Creamy Macaroni And Cheese Is So Much Healthier...

    If you have been around for awhile you know that I loooove healthy homemade replacements for processed foods.

    Once you try this Creamy Macaroni and Cheese recipe I know you will agree - those little boxes of macaroni and cheese along with their cheese packets sold in stores, can't hold a candle to homemade.

    Plus, you no longer have unnecessary ingredients and preservatives - YEAH!

    I have made the following recipe with regular, whole wheat and gluten-free pasta - they all taste great. While you can bake the macaroni and cheese once everything is mixed together, I normally serve it straight from the stove - easy peasy!

    Top Tip for Making Creamy Macaroni and Cheese Recipe:

    • For another variation, you can try adding breadcrumbs on top and baking in the oven until golden and crispy. This adds a nice crunch and is so delicious!

    If you’ve tried this Creamy Macaroni and Cheese recipe or any other recipe on Cultured Palate please take a minute to rate the recipe and leave a comment letting me know how you liked it. I love hearing from you! You can also FOLLOW ME on PINTEREST, FACEBOOK, INSTAGRAM, YouTube and TWITTER.

    Creamy Macaroni and Cheese in a small white bowl

    Creamy Macaroni and Cheese

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    Homemade cheese sauce is so much better than anything else. Your kids will love this version.

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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 20 mins
    Total Time 30 mins

    Course Main Course, Side Dish
    Cuisine American

    Servings 8 Servings
    Calories 1030 kcal

    Ingredients

      

    • 1 lb elbow macaroni
    • 6 cups cheese
    • ⅔ cups sour cream

    Sauce

    • ¼ cups olive oil
    • 3 tablespoon raw apple cider vinegar
    • ¾ teaspoon salt
    • ¼ teaspoon pepper
    • ½ teaspoon chili powder
    • 1 teaspoon oregano
    • 1 teaspoon basil

    Instructions

     

    • Cook macaroni according to package directions.
    • While the macaroni is cooking, mix all the sauce ingredients together and set aside.
    • When macaroni is fully cooked, drain and add the cheese - stir to melt.
    • Pour sauce over macaroni and cheese mixture.
    • Add sour cream and mix well.
    • Serve and enjoy or for a crusty version, bake at 350 F for 15 mins. until bubbly.

    Notes

    Try adding breadcrumbs on top and baking in the oven until crispy and golden

    Nutrition

    Calories: 1030kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 52gFat: 70gSaturated Fat: 40gCholesterol: 196mgSodium: 1342mgPotassium: 328mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 1950IUVitamin C: 0.2mgCalcium: 1315mgIron: 2.1mg

    Keyword creamy macaroni and cheese, kids, macaroni and cheese, pasta
    Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!

    If you make a big pot of these like I do, you'll definitely have leftovers. The left overs a great compliment as a side-dish for these salmon croquettes.

    Creamy Macaroni and Cheese shown on table in bowls collage with one pic showing it on a spoon

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    1. Anna says

      October 24, 2017 at 1:44 pm

      5 stars
      Dina, what kind of cheese did you use?? Block cheese? Shredded? God Forbid, Velveeta?? Just wondered Recipe sounds wonderful and easy.
      Thanks,
      Anna

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      • Dina-Marie says

        October 24, 2017 at 6:12 pm

        Anna, I normally use cheddar and shred it. You are right - no Velveeta for me!

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    2. Emily Kemp says

      April 24, 2018 at 4:53 am

      5 stars
      I've never made mac and cheese like this before, I always make a white sauce. Definitely going to try this, it sounds so easy and I LOVE sour cream!

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