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Madeline’s Favorite Macaroni and Cheese

September 4, 2018 by hipfoodiemom 11 Comments

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Madeline's favorite macaroni and cheese. School is back in session and we are ready to go with this creamy, delicious macaroni and cheese. This is Madeline's favorite. Pack it for lunch or make this for dinner! This will soon become a family favorite! 

Madeline’s favorite macaroni and cheese. School is back in session and we are ready to go with this creamy, delicious macaroni and cheese. This is Madeline’s favorite. Pack it for lunch or make this for dinner! This will soon become a family favorite! 

This recipe and post is sponsored by Land O’Lakes.

For many of us, the summer just flew by. I had a list of things I wanted to do this summer. Some I accomplished, some I did not, but I’ll just focus on what we did do. My kids got to play, swim, relax and have fun. They got to spend time with their cousins and soak up the sun. The first day of school is always bittersweet for all of us. I remember when my kids started kindergarten and all the nerves. Walking them in, meeting the teacher, saying a little prayer inside to myself that my kids meet other nice, good kids and have a great school year.

I’ve been reminiscing about previous first days of school and just thinking about how much my kids have grown and matured. I’m super excited for them and know that this school year is going to be fabulous.

A lot of parents get stressed with the start of each new school year: things to do, activities to schedule, sports, lessons, tutors, competitions and games to keep up with. For some, what to pack for lunch or what to make for dinner also adds to that stress, but I’m here to help! Check out my post on 25 Healthy Back-to-School Lunch Ideas.

My advice to all parents: meal plan. It will help you tremendously. Plan, grocery shop and prep in advance, especially for those nights when you are shuttling your children around to multiple after school activities and lessons. And for the first day of school, or when your child maybe has a test or something stressful, pack a lunch (or make a dinner) that your kids love.

Madeline’s Favorite Macaroni and Cheese

Today, I’m sharing one of Madeline’s, my youngest daughter, favorites. It’s my creamy, dreamy macaroni and cheese. This is comfort in a bowl for Madeline. She loves it! This beloved family favorite starts with great, quality ingredients, as all macaroni and cheese recipes should. We use Madeline's favorite macaroni and cheese. School is back in session and we are ready to go with this creamy, delicious macaroni and cheese. This is Madeline's favorite. Pack it for lunch or make this for dinner! This will soon become a family favorite! 

Now that we are back in session for school and fall is right around the corner, you’d better believe we will be making Madeline’s favorite macaroni and cheese on repeat. We hope you give this recipe a try!

Now that we are back in session for school, and fall is right around the corner, you’d better believe we will be making Madeline’s favorite macaroni and cheese on repeat. We hope you give this recipe a try!

Madeline’s Favorite Macaroni and Cheese

Madeline's favorite macaroni and cheese. School is back in session and we are ready to go with this creamy, delicious macaroni and cheese!!
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5 from 1 vote

Madeline's Favorite Macaroni and Cheese

Prep Time5 minutes mins
Cook Time20 minutes mins
Total Time25 minutes mins
Course: Main
Servings: 4 to 6
Author: Hip Foodie Mom

Ingredients

  • 1 pound elbow pasta
  • 2½ teaspoons of kosher salt split
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons Land O Lakes® Butter with Canola Oil
  • 1½ cups whole or 2% milk split
  • 2 to 3 cups freshly grated Land O Lakes® Sharp Cheddar American
  • 1½ teaspoons dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika + more if desired
  • salt and pepper

Instructions

  • Bring a pot of water to a boil over high heat. Add the pasta and 2 teaspoons of salt. Cook until the pasta is al dente, about 8 minutes. Drain and set aside.
  • Prepare the roux: Whisk together the flour and Land O Lakes® Butter with Canola Oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. It will form a paste. Slowly pour in and whisk the milk to incorporate and keep whisking until smooth and becomes thick, for about 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Turn the heat to low and begin adding in and mixing the handfuls of the grated Land O Lakes® Sharp Cheddar American into the roux. Stir in the remaining ½ teaspoon of salt, dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce and the smoked paprika. Stir until all the Land O Lakes® Sharp Cheddar American has melted and the sauce is creamy. Taste and adjust the seasonings as desired.
  • Add the cooked pasta and stir together until all of the pasta is nicely coated. Let cook in the saucepan for an additional 2 to 3 minutes. Stir together one last time, season with salt and pepper if desired and then serve and enjoy!

 

Madeline's favorite macaroni and cheese. School is back in session and we are ready to go with this creamy, delicious macaroni and cheese. This is Madeline's favorite. Pack it for lunch or make this for dinner! This will soon become a family favorite! 

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  1. Mary Ann | The Beach House Kitchen

    September 4, 2018 at 8:38 am

    I can see why this is Madeline’s favorite! It looks so good Alice! Best of luck for a great school year.

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  2. Matt Robinson

    September 4, 2018 at 8:49 am

    Our little guy would live on mac and cheese if we let him. I will have to try this recipe for him. And totally agree about meal planning, it has helped us tremendously already!

    Reply
  3. Asha Shiva

    September 5, 2018 at 6:52 am

    There was a time my little would only eat mac and cheese, brings back so many memories. This looks so good and no wonder your kiddos love it. Pinned it yesterday, will make it sometime.
    All the best for the new school year. How did summer go by so fast?!

    Reply
  4. Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

    September 5, 2018 at 8:34 am

    I can see why this is her favorite!

    Reply
  5. Natasha @ Salt & Lavender

    September 5, 2018 at 9:02 am

    Madeline is such a cutie pie! This looks delicious!

    Reply
  6. Leigh Ann

    September 6, 2018 at 6:18 am

    meal planning is so important and this mac and cheese looks epic, I can see why it is her favorite!

    Reply
  7. Rian

    August 27, 2019 at 2:53 pm

    This looks so delicious! Here’s a recipe I think you might enjoy: Thai Style Coconut Chicken

    Reply
  8. mary anderson

    November 18, 2019 at 9:13 am

    5 stars
    i was a bad cook las tyear but after searching on internet about recipes now i know and have learnt to differentiate between main course appetizers and all these kind of recipe i really loved it and thank you alot for contributing indirectly in my life 🙂 love the recipe 🙂

    Reply

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