There’s nothing quite like a pan of Creamy Baked Mac and Cheese fresh from the oven! With tender macaroni coated in a rich, velvety cheese sauce and baked until hot and bubbly, this classic comfort food is the perfect addition to weeknight dinners, holiday meals, and family gatherings. Every bite is loaded with cheesy goodness and that homemade flavor you just can’t get from a box!

Best Homemade Baked Mac & Cheese Recipe!

My son recently needed some advice about a girl that bothers him. He didn’t like any of my recommendations, so I suggested he talk to my husband. He didn’t want to talk about the conflict with her anymore than he had to, so he settled on just forgetting about it. I thought I would encourage him to talk with his Dad one more time so I said, “You know, every time I have a problem I talk to Dad about it and he helps me fix it.”

As he approached my husband, he said, “Dad, what do I do about girl problems?” Later my husband told me he wanted to tell him, ‘Run!’ But he didn’t. He gave him solid advice, like I knew he would!

Why this Recipe Works:

• Ultra Creamy Cheese Sauce – The combination of milk, butter, flour, shredded cheese, and Velveeta creates a rich, smooth sauce that coats every piece of pasta perfectly.
• Simple Pantry Ingredients – This recipe uses every day ingredients you likely already have on hand, making it both convenient and budget friendly.
• Family Friendly Favorite – Both kids and adults love this cheesy, comforting dish, making it ideal for weeknight dinners, potlucks, and holiday meals.
• Bakes Beautifully – The oven helps the flavors meld together while creating a delicious cheesy top layer.

Ingredients You’ll Need:

• 1 1/2 cups Macaroni Noodles – The traditional pasta choice for mac and cheese, perfect for holding onto all that creamy cheese sauce.
• 3 tbsp Flour – Combined with butter to create a roux, which helps thicken the cheese sauce.
• 2 cups Milk – Forms the base of the sauce and gives the mac and cheese its creamy texture.
• 5 tbsp Butter – Adds richness and helps create a smooth, velvety sauce.
• 1 cup Cheese (Shredded) – Delivers bold cheesy flavor and creates the classic gooey texture everyone loves.
• 2 oz Velveeta Cheese (Cubed) – Melts beautifully and helps make the sauce extra smooth and creamy.
• 1/2 tsp Salt – Enhances all the flavors and balances the richness of the cheese.

How to Make Creamy Baked Mac & Cheese

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray 9 x 9 pan with non-stick spray and set aside.
2. Pour 1 1/2 cups uncooked Macaroni noodles into large sauce pan and cook according to instructions on the box. Drain and set aside.
3. In a separate sauce pan over medium heat, combine 3 tbsp flour and 2 cups milk. Mix together. Add 5 tbsp butter. Mix together until thickened.
4. Then reduce heat to low and stir in 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, 2 ounces cubed Velveeta cheese, and 1/2 tsp salt. Continually stir until cheese is melted.
5. Mix cheese sauce with cooked and drained Macaroni noodles.
6. Pour into prepared pan and bake for 30 minutes or until bubbly.
7. If desired, sprinkle shredded cheese on top 10 minutes before removing from the oven.

More Vegetarian Comfort Food Recipes:

• Vegetarian Chili
• Easy Cheesy Potato Soup
• Homemade Vegetarian Chicken Pot Pie
• Twice Baked Potatoes
• Broccoli Cheddar Soup