This delicious creamy macaroni and cheese is the perfect blend of gooey cheeses and pasta baked until hot and bubbly.

Creamy Macaroni And Cheese

From the recipe collection of Tara Ippolito

This truly is the absolute best macaroni and cheese you will ever have.

I’ve been making this recipe for years and I constantly receive compliments on it.

Even people that have had it before can’t resist telling me how much they love it again and again.

Ive made this recipe for major holidays like Christmas and Thanksgiving and for casual busy weekday dinners, too.

It’s wonderful for just about every occasion, big or small.

Kids love it, adults love it and so does everyone in between. It’s hard to resist this cheesy, creamy comfort food.

I hope you give this recipe a try. I know that if you do you’ll love it just as much as my family and I do.

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What other cheese can I use for this creamy macaroni and cheese?

I used an even amount of sharp cheddar, mild cheddar, Monterey Jack and Munster cheese.

I really like this specific blend together. It gives the macaroni and cheese a really nice flavor.

That said, feel free to use whatever kind of cheese you’d like.

Granted, cheddar is kind of a mac and cheese staple.

I think the most important part is that you use a blend and shred the cheese yourself.

So pick a few you love and get to shredding.

Do I really have to shred the cheese myself?

This is the one thing that I’d really urge you not to take a shortcut on.

Pre-shredded bagged cheese has chemicals in it like cellulose.

This keeps the cheese from clumping but it also prevents it from melting properly.

Shred the cheese off the block and this macaroni and cheese will turn out much creamier.

What can I serve with this creamy macaroni and cheese?

Macaroni and cheese is such an incredible recipe because it can easily be served alone or as a side dish.

If you’d like to serve this along side something, here are some easy recipes that would go along perfectly with this.

• BBQ chicken drumsticks
• Stovetop stuffing meatloaf
• Baked buttered chicken drumsticks

Is the Velveeta really necessary?

I know from posting this recipe on social media for years that people don’t love Velveeta.

Lots of people absolutely refuse to use it. I happen to love the stuff so cooking with it is no issue for me.

If you absolutely hate it, you can omit it BUT I highly suggest you give it a try.

The Velveeta really brings the creaminess into this macaroni and cheese that you just can get using anything else.

Creamy macaroni and cheese ingredients

• Macaroni pasta
• Butter
• Heavy cream
• Velveeta
• Mild cheddar, sharp cheddar, Monterey Jack and munster cheese, hand shredded
• Salt, pepper, garlic powder
• Fresh parsley, chopped (optional)

Instructions

First, cook the macaroni in salted water until al dente. 2 minutes under the suggested cooking time should get you there.

Then drain the pasta and return the empty pot to the stove and place it on the burner that you were just using (that is now off).

Now add the butter and Velveeta cheese and pour the drained pasta on top.

After that, season it with salt, pepper and garlic powder. Please keep in mind the cheeses are salty to begin with.

Next, stir everything together until the butter is melted and coating the pasta. Don’t worry if there are still some chunks of velveeta. It will melt during the cooking process.

Now add in most of the shredded cheeses and heavy cream. Leave about ½ cup of cheese for the topping.

Then mix everything together until it’s evenly combined and place it in a 9x13 inch baking dish.

Next, top the macaroni with the rest of the cheese and bake it at 350° until the cheese is melted and the sides and hot and bubbly.

Finally, garnish with chopped parsley and let it cool slightly before serving warm. Enjoy!