Night Elf Posted November 4, 2016 Share Posted November 4, 2016 I want to make homemade macaroni and cheese for Thanksgiving. Last year we tried a recipe with egg in it and it was a disaster! We didn't temper it right or whatever it was. So I want to avoid eggs this time. I'd like a recipe that has more than one kind of cheese too. Finally, it needs to be easy enough for a total novice to prepare. I'm not a great cook and fancy things are just over my head. Thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magnificent_baby Posted November 4, 2016 Share Posted November 4, 2016 I make mine with butter, evaporated milk and whatever cheese I have on hand (Velveeta usually). I would imagine adding in any kind of cheese that you want would work (and would taste better than my version)! My kids love it and there are never leftovers. I don't measure the evaporated milk, just keep adding until you like the consistency. This needs to be made right before you are ready to eat though. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinder Posted November 4, 2016 Share Posted November 4, 2016 This is the recipe I use. I replace the margarine with butter and use whole milk. It really needs sharp or even extra sharp cheddar but I use only about half what the recipe calls for. Instead of melting all the cheddar into the cream sauce I mix in only about 4 ounces and then sprinkle the rest on top of the casserole before baking. I don't add the breadcrumb topping. You could change up the type of cheese added into the cream sauce--maybe a couple ounces of havarti or gruyere. I haven't tried this but now you've got me thinking for next time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kassia Posted November 4, 2016 Share Posted November 4, 2016 (edited) I make this: http://www.food.com/recipe/a-simple-baked-macaroni-and-cheese-332428 It's easy (like you, I'm not much of a cook) and everyone loves it. My daughter chooses it for her birthday dinner every year. Edited November 4, 2016 by Erica H Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitestavern Posted November 4, 2016 Share Posted November 4, 2016 (edited) This is absolutely amazing macaroni and cheese. Everyone who has ever had it asks for the recipe. It's really delicious and quite easy. I usually double, triple or quadruple it. It freezes really well too. http://xmasfun.com/Recipe.aspx?ID=28 ETA: it calls for just mild cheddar but I do half sharp and half mild. Edited November 4, 2016 by whitestavern Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoobie Posted November 4, 2016 Share Posted November 4, 2016 (edited) Fanny Farmer's recipe always works. I add a bit of Dijon (1 tsp) and sprinkle of cayenne to the cream sauce, and I use milk instead of cream. It calls for 2 cups of sharp cheddar, but you can use any cheese you like to make the 2 cups. We like Dubliner and cheddar. The breadcrumbs are optional. I usually omit because my DS hates crunchies in his mac and cheese. Subbing crushed Cheez-It's is really good if you do like crunchies. :) https://www.google.com/amp/www.food.com/amp/recipe/fannie-farmers-classic-baked-macaroni-cheese-135350?client=safari Edited November 4, 2016 by zoobie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Night Elf Posted November 4, 2016 Author Share Posted November 4, 2016 Thanks ladies! Now how do I choose between all these! haha! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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