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    Home » Kids Food » Creamy Mac and Cheese Casserole

    Creamy Mac and Cheese Casserole

    Published: Jan 16, 2020 · Modified: May 19, 2021 by Jennie · This post may contain affiliate links

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    The classic comfort food. This Creamy Mac and Cheese Casserole is so creamy and delicious. You are going to love it. 

    Creamy Mac and Cheese Casserole in a white casserole dish

    Mac and cheese has always been a favorite of mine. My entire family loves it and I think my kids could eat it every day. This Creamy Mac and Cheese Casserole is my favorite way to make mac and cheese and I could eat the entire pan myself it's so good!

    How to make Creamy Mac and Cheese Casserole:

    Step one: Get started by cooking your pasta until almost done. Once cooked then drain it and return to your pot.

    • Tip: Since you will also be baking this pasta I like to drain right before they are done. Overcooking here can lead to mushy mac and cheese later. 

    Step two: Then over medium/low heat add in your Velveeta cheese with pasta and mix until mostly melted.

    noodles and cheese in a pot

    Step three: Then to your noodles add in butter shredded cheddar cheese, and half & half. Mix until everything is melted and creamy.

    cheese melted over noddles in a large pot

    Step four: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Prepare a baking dish with non-stick cooking spray. Then add macaroni to your prepared baking dish.

    Creamy Mac and Cheese Casserole in a casserole dish before toppings

    Step five: Top casserole with shredded cheddar and mozzarella cheese.

    Creamy Mac and Cheese Casserole topped with shredded mozzarella

    Step six: Then add crushed Ritz crackers to the top of the casserole dish.

    Creamy Mac and Cheese Casserole topped with ritz crackers

    Baking Directions:

    Step seven: Bake for 20-25 minutes or until cheese is melted and casserole is warm throughout.

    Made Ahead of Time:

    You can easily make this recipe the day before it's time to serve. Prepare your mac and cheese and place it in the casserole dish. Add your toppings but do not bake. Allow it to cool then cover with foil and place in the fridge for 1-2 days. When you are ready to bake use the same temperature and bake for 30 minutes.

    Creamy Mac and Cheese Casserole dinner on a whit plate

     

    Mac and Cheese Recipes:

    Since we LOVE Mac and Cheese I have a few more recipes that I think you should check out.

    • Slow Cooker Mac and Cheese
    • Cheeseburger Mac and Cheese
    • Stove Top Mac and Cheese

    If you tried any of my recipes I would love to hear from you, leave me a comment below. You can also connect with me on FACEBOOK, INSTAGRAM, and PINTEREST. I would love for you to follow along and discover more amazing recipes.

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    Creamy Mac and Cheese Casserole

    Jennie Duncan
    The classic comfort food. This Creamy Mac and Cheese Casserole is so creamy and delicious. You are going to love it. 
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    Prep Time 30 mins
    Cook Time 25 mins
    Total Time 55 mins
    Course Main Course, Side Dish
    Cuisine American
    Servings 8 servings
    Calories 696 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 2 cups macaroni noodles
    • 16 oz Velveeta cheese
    • 4 tablespoons butter (unsalted)
    • 4 cups cheddar cheese (shredded)
    • 1 ½ cup half and half

    Topping:

    • 1 cup cheddar cheese (shredded)
    • 1 cup mozzarella cheese (shredded)
    • 1 cup Ritz crackers (crushed)

    Instructions
     

    • Cook pasta according to the package directions. Drain and then return to your pot.
    • Over medium'low heat add in Velveeta cheese with pasta and mix until mostly melted.
    • To your noodles add in butter shredded cheddar cheese, and half & half. Mix until everything is melted and creamy.
    • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Prepare a baking dish with non-stick cooking spray. Then add macaroni to your prepared baking dish.
    • Top casserole with shredded cheddar and mozzarella cheese.
    • Then add crushed Ritz crackers to the to top the casserole dish.
    • Bake for 20-25 minutes or until cheese is melted and casserole is warm throughout.

    Notes

    • Cooking Tip: Since you will also be baking this pasta I like to drain right before they are done. Overcooking here can lead to mushy mac and cheese later. 

    Made Ahead of Time:

    You can easily make this recipe the day before it's time to serve. Prepare your mac and cheese and place it in the casserole dish. Add your toppings but do not bake. Allow it to cool then cover with foil and place in the fridge for 1-2 days. When you are ready to bake use the same temperature and bake for 30 minutes. 

    Nutrition

    Sodium: 1562mgCalcium: 972mgVitamin C: 1mgVitamin A: 1695IUSugar: 7gFiber: 1gPotassium: 402mgCholesterol: 141mgCalories: 696kcalSaturated Fat: 28gFat: 46gProtein: 37gCarbohydrates: 34gIron: 1mg
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    1. Diana

      January 20, 2020 at 11:43 am

      Hey Jennie! Do you think I could make this in a Ninja Foodie? Anything I’d have to change that you can think of? I’m hoping to make it for a party this weekend. Thanks in advance!

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      • Jennie

        January 20, 2020 at 7:39 pm

        Hi Diana, I don't own a Ninja Foodie and never used one for this. So sorry I am not more help but I hope you enjoy the recipe.

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    2. Brittany Marchese

      August 05, 2016 at 8:04 pm

      I am a lover of all things Mac and Cheese this looks delicious!

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      • Jennie

        August 05, 2016 at 10:03 pm

        Well then you will for sure love this one! It's sooo yummy =)

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