This family favorite Baked Mac and Cheese is creamy, cheesy, and finished with a buttery panko cracker Parmesan topping. It can be served as a main dish or side dish. Show You guys all know my dad makes the BEST cinnamon rolls. If you don’t know, you have to try his cinnamon rolls ASAP. Well, my dad also makes the BEST Baked Mac and Cheese. Yep, it’s true! His recipe is hands down the best, everyone loves it and always requests Parry’s mac and cheese! My dad made this meal all of the time for my siblings and me, it was one of our favorites. You can’t go wrong with homemade baked mac and cheese, especially when you are a kid, and especially when it’s LOADED with cheese. My dad doesn’t hold back on the cheese, he goes all out! It is rich, creamy, CHEESY, and has a buttery panko cracker topping that seals the deal on this being the BEST! Trust me! Homemade is the BestHomemade mac and cheese is the way to go. I know the simplicity of the blue box can be tempting, but I promise making it from scratch is SO worth the effort. It really isn’t hard to make and it’s SO much better. This recipe makes a BIG pan so you can enjoy leftovers or share with family and friends. Once you make it from scratch, you won’t be able to go back to the box stuff. It is classic comfort food and I guarantee you will crave it on a regular basis. It is a favorite at our house. How to Make Baked Mac and CheeseHere are a few tips!
Serving SuggestionsBaked mac and cheese can be served as a main dish or side dish. If you live in the South, mac and cheese is often served at Thanksgiving and other holidays. There really is no bad time to enjoy baked mac and cheese. It is always a crowd pleaser! If you want to make a full meal, here are some recipes to serve on the side.
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Pasta This Is the ultimate comfort food and easy to make at home! For the mac and cheese:
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Calories: 592kcal, Carbohydrates: 44g, Protein: 26g, Fat: 33g, Saturated Fat: 20g, Cholesterol: 99mg, Sodium: 678mg, Potassium: 274mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 5g, Vitamin A: 1035IU, Calcium: 638mg, Iron: 1.6mg Have you tried this recipe? Leave a comment below and share a photo on Instagram. Tag @twopeasandpod and hashtag it with #twopeasandtheirpod Photos by Dishing Out Health Thanks for Sharing! If you make this recipe, please leave a star rating and comment below! You can also share a picture on Instagram! Tag @twopeasandpod and use the hashtag #twopeasandtheirpod.
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