This baked creamy homemade macaroni & cheese is full of savory rich flavors and cheesy deliciousness.

Nothing tastes better than some homemade old-fashioned macaroni and cheese!

Growing up, mac n cheese was my favorite all-time dish. And I loved it when my Aunt Georgia would make me her homemade macaroni & cheese. I’d always come back for seconds and sometimes even thirds. Prime definition of my comfort food of choice.

Now that I’m older and have my own little family to feed, it was only right that I crafted my very own version of macaroni & cheese. And while it feels like such a delicacy to make, macaroni and cheese from scratch is surprisingly easy!

This creamy and cheesy delight is perfect for family dinners, potlucks, or any time you’re craving some classic comfort food. So say goodbye to the boxed stuff, and dive into a bowl of this creamy homemade macaroni and cheese recipe that will have your taste buds singing with delight!

What you’ll need to make Creamy Homemade Macaroni & Cheese:

Ingredients:

• 2 cups elbow macaroni
• 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• 1 cups white cheddar
• 1 cup Colby Jack cheese
• 1 cup milk
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon paprika
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

Tools:

• A deep 9×13 baking dish
• Cheese grater
• Measuring cups and spoons
• A large pot

Let’s Get Cooking

Prep: Preheat your oven to 350°F. Then start cooking the elbow macaroni according to the package instructions until it’s al dente. Drain the cooked macaroni and set it aside. Next, shred all cheese needed for cheese sauce.

Cook: In a medium saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat. Stir in the all-purpose flour to create a roux, and cook for about 1-2 minutes, or until it turns a light golden color.

Gradually whisk in the milk and heavy cream until the mixture is smooth and starts to thicken. Reduce the heat to low, and add in the shredded cheese, stirring until it’s fully melted and the sauce is creamy.

Season the cheese sauce with salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder.

Pour the cooked macaroni into the cheese sauce and gently fold them together until every pasta piece is coated in the creamy goodness.

Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for about 25-30 minutes, or until the macaroni and cheese is bubbly and the top is golden brown.

Transfer the macaroni and cheese mixture into a greased 9×13 baking dish. Sprinkling the top with the remaining cheese.

Serve: Remove the dish from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before serving.

Scoop out a generous portion of creamy homemade macaroni and cheese onto your plate and enjoy!

Pair this Creamy Homemade Macaroni & Cheese with Southern Fried Chicken, Meatloaf, or Roasted Chicken.

Optional:

Milk: This recipes can be used with whole milk or 2% milk, it is based of personal preference. Personally when I use whole milk i think it makes for a creamier Mac than 2%.

Cheese: While cheddar is always a go-to for macaroni and cheese, don’t be afraid to swap out for smoked gouda or pepper jack for a kick.