![]() I love this mac and cheese because it works as both a main and a side. I like it straight from the stovetop into a bowl, with a spoon because it’s the ultimate in cozy. This super easy homemade recipe is made on the stovetop and can be enjoyed as is, or baked. Super hearty and heartwarming, so cheesy and so easy. This mac and cheese is a people pleaser! I mean, right now the only people I’ve been serving it to are myself and Mike, but boy oh boy does it hit the spot, especially after coming in from a crisp and cold walk. Have you ever seen a prettier mac and cheese? These days we have fancy mac and cheese with gruyere and breadcrumbs and all that, but do you ever dream of just easy plain mac and cheese, like the box kind, but without the powdered cheese and that mushy pasta? Enter this Velveeta mac and cheese. If you want to skip the panko topping and just serve this as a stovetop mac and cheese….If you’re looking for the creamy mac and cheese of your childhood, this is it! Homemade Velveeta cheese sauce with tender mac is what mac and cheese dreams are made of. I always find it’s best to use 2-3 different kinds of cheese to really give it a great deep flavor. You can change up the flavor profile quite easily by using any combination of: Parmesan, Cheddar, Pepperjack, Gouda, Fontina, Gruyere, Goat Cheese, or Brie. The only key here is to use cheese that melt really easily. ![]() What can I add to Mac and Cheese to make it even better? Add the panko topping and bake until bubbly. All that’s left is to do is combine the cooked pasta and cheese sauce and transfer into a baking dish.It’ll be a little bit thick and at that point, add in the grated cheese and stir to combine A roux is a butter and flour mixture (similar to the one we made for homemade turkey gravy) Once you’ve got the roux, you’re going to add the milk to the mixture. Make the roux and then turn it into a cheese sauce.You don’t want to over-cook it because it’s going to cook a little bit more in the oven and absorb some of that cheese sauce. Okay here are the KEY steps to making the best mac and cheese. In fact, I’d make it now so you can eat it in peace because come Thanksgiving, it’s gonna go fast. And it makes for incredible leftovers if you are lucky enough to wind up with any! All in all, you’re looking at the best Creamy Baked Mac and Cheese to grace your table. The cheeses used are easily found at any market so you don’t have to search for any kinds of fancy cheese. The thyme bring it up another level so you can feel a tiny bit fancy. ![]() The buttered panko topping gives it that extra crunch you’re looking for. The cheese sauce is uber cheesy and creamy. And kids and adults will love every aspects of this mac and cheese. ![]() It’s an EXCELLENT vegetarian option if you have guests coming that don’t like turkey. This one is a new addition to my Thanksgiving menu! But I feel like Creamy Baked Mac and Cheese is just the right thing to do. ![]()
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