Easiest Homestyle Macaroni and Cheese

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My family always expects the 'real deal' homemade macaroni and cheese, and this recipe passed the 'family taste test' with flying colors on Easter. However, this time it was much easier to make, using jarred Alfredo sauce instead of homemade white sauce. Try it. It's easy as pie, and FABULOUS!

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Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
55 mins
Additional Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 25 mins
Servings:
20
Yield:
20 servings
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Ingredients

  • cooking spray

  • 1 teaspoon salt

  • 1 teaspoon vegetable oil

  • 2 (16 ounce) packages elbow macaroni

  • 2 (15 ounce) jars Alfredo sauce

  • 1 (1 pound) package processed cheese (such as Velveeta®), cubed

  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper

  • 1 teaspoon paprika

  • 1 (16 ounce) package shredded sharp Cheddar cheese, divided

  • dry bread crumbs

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a 10 1/2x13 1/2-inch baking dish with cooking spray.

  2. Bring a large pot of water to a boil; stir 1 teaspoon salt and vegetable oil into boiling water. Gradually stir macaroni into the boiling water and cook, stirring occasionally, until macaroni are tender but still slightly firm, about 10 minutes. Drain well and pour macaroni into prepared baking dish.

  3. Pour Alfredo sauce into a 3-quart microwave-safe bowl and stir processed cheese into sauce; microwave on 60 percent power for 6 minutes. Stir sauce mixture and microwave for 5 more minutes on 60 percent power. Season with black pepper and paprika. Stir 1 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese into mixture until cheese has melted and sauce is thick and smooth.

  4. Pour half the cheese sauce over macaroni and stir to coat; pour in remaining cheese mixture and stir again. Spread remaining shredded sharp Cheddar cheese over macaroni. Top casserole with bread crumbs.

  5. Bake in the preheated oven until the casserole is bubbling, 45 minutes to 1 hour. Broil casserole under oven's broiler for 3 to 4 minutes if you like a browned top. Let macaroni and cheese stand for 10 minutes before serving.

125 home cooks made it!

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

479 Calories
27g Fat
42g Carbs
18g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 20
Calories 479
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 27g 34%
Saturated Fat 13g 66%
Cholesterol 59mg 20%
Sodium 997mg 43%
Total Carbohydrate 42g 15%
Dietary Fiber 2g 6%
Total Sugars 5g
Protein 18g 37%
Vitamin C 0mg 0%
Calcium 311mg 24%
Iron 2mg 12%
Potassium 203mg 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.