momma's creamy baked macaroni and cheese

Name: Momma's Creamy Baked Macaroni and Cheese
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 40 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 16 ounce(s) elbow macaroni; 1 pound(s) Velveeta cheese, cubed (1/2 inch size); 1 1/2 cup(s) milk, divided; 3 tablespoon(s) butter or margarine; 8 ounce(s) mild cheddar cheese, shredded, divided; 8 ounce(s) Monterey Jack cheese, shredded, divided; 1 teaspoon(s) salt; 1 teaspoon(s) ground black pepper; 2 large eggs, lightly beaten

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LINDA BAILEY

STERLING HEIGHTS, MI

Updated on Oct 30, 2025

I got this creamy baked macaroni and cheese from my granddaughter and it is soooooo good!

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Momma's Creamy Baked Macaroni and Cheese with crispy edges.

Blue Ribbon Recipe

Move over boxed stuff. This is an old-fashioned macaroni and cheese recipe that anyone can make. Velveeta cheese makes the mac and cheese super creamy. Adding shredded cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese adds another layer of flavor, and makes this very cheesy. We loved the crisp edges of the cheese once baked. Comfort food all the way!

— The Test Kitchen

prep time 25 Min

cook time 40 Min

method Bake

yield 8 serving(s)

Ingredients

16 ounces elbow macaroni
1 pound Velveeta cheese, cubed (1/2 inch size)
1 1/2 cups milk, divided
3 tablespoons butter or margarine
8 ounces mild cheddar cheese, shredded, divided
8 ounces Monterey Jack cheese, shredded, divided
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 large eggs, lightly beaten

How To Make momma's creamy baked macaroni and cheese

Step 1

Heat oven to 375 degrees F.

Step 2

Cook macaroni in a large pot of salted boiling water until tender but not mushy, about 8-10 minutes. Drain well and pour into a large mixing bowl.
Step 3

Melt the Velveeta cheese and 3/4 cup milk over low heat until melted; stir often.
Step 4

Stir butter into hot pasta. Stir until the butter has melted.
Step 5

Pour melted cheese sauce over the pasta and stir.
Step 6

Stir in half of the cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese, salt, and pepper.
Step 7

Beat the eggs and the remaining milk. Stir into the macaroni mixture.
Step 8

Spread the macaroni mixture into an oiled 9x13 baking dish. Top with the remaining cheese.
Step 9

Bake until the top crust is golden brown and the casserole is bubbling; about 40 minutes. Serve hot.
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Nutrition Facts

(per serving*)

calories: 641kcal, carbohydrates: 52g, cholesterol: 129mg, fat: 32g, fiber: 2g, protein: 35g, saturated fat: 17g, sodium: 1634mg, sugar: 9g, unsaturated fat: 15g

*Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Nutrition information is estimated.

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