Super Creamy Macaroni and Cheese Recipe [+VIDEO] – Dinner, then Dessert

Super Creamy Macaroni and Cheese is the perfect homemade holiday side dish with no processed cheese, ready on the stovetop in 30 minutes! This easy is perfect for your holiday feast alongside classics like Garlic Mashed Potatoes, , and fluffy, . Super Creamy Macaroni and Cheese without any processed or American cheese is the homemade macaroni dish you can feel great about feeding to your family. Finding the right mixture of ingredients has always been a battle when it comes to working without processed ingredients, and this favorite recipe finally gets it right without compromising the creaminess. You want to feed your family the delicious, comforting food you loved as a kid, but you know that those pre-packaged favorites are full of sodium and preservatives. You’re left scratching your head wondering how to turn all those foods into the perfect food memory without the actual ingredients used. This recipe is the result of many trials to replicate that creamy, full flavored macaroni and cheese that your mom probably served piping hot from the microwave. We found something that has all the flavor and creaminess you’d expect but without the use of the easy melting processed cheese products. Best of all, this homemade Mac and Cheese recipe is ready on the stovetop in just 30 minutes start to finish. Try serving this Creamy Stovetop Macaroni and Cheese at your next cookout or potluck with other classic BBQ sides like , , and . How to Make Super Creamy Macaroni and Cheese More Mac and Cheese Recipes Can I use low-fat or fat-free cheese for Macaroni and Cheese? Whole milk and half and half are hugely important here. The milk is carrying this Super Creamy Macaroni and Cheese on it’s back and absorbing the starch of the pasta as well as the minimal amounts of spices that are added. The important thing to keep a note of when it comes to keeping this recipe creamy is FAT. I know how much you would love it if I could tell you all that this recipe is a healthier creamy option. I can’t because science won’t allow me to keep the creaminess with natural products unless fat comes into play. So no low-fat products here, if you use them it will alter the texture. Whole milk and half and half are hugely important here. The milk is carrying this Super Creamy Macaroni and Cheese on it’s back and absorbing the starch of the pasta as well as the minimal amounts of spices that are added. The important thing to keep a note of when it comes to keeping this recipe creamy is FAT. I know how much you would love it if I could tell you all that this recipe is a healthier creamy option. I can’t because science won’t allow me to keep the creaminess with natural products unless fat comes into play. So no low-fat products here, if you use them it will alter the texture. Can I reduce the salt in Super Creamy Macaroni and Cheese? If you are sodium sensitive feel free to halve or omit the salt, I am going for rich, indulgent Super Creamy Macaroni and Cheese and that means a full bodied flavor. I have had clients who were averse to salt have me make this for them and the natural sodium in the dairy was plenty for them. If you are sodium sensitive feel free to halve or omit the salt, I am going for rich, indulgent Super Creamy Macaroni and Cheese and that means a full bodied flavor. I have had clients who were averse to salt have me make this for them and the natural sodium in the dairy was plenty for them. How do I make Super Creamy Gluten Free Macaroni and Cheese? You can replace the elbow noodles with gluten free macaroni noodles to make this Macaroni u0026 Cheese recipe friendly for a gluten-free diet. You’ll want to cook the gluten free noodles until just al dente before following the rest of the macaroni directions. You can replace the elbow noodles with gluten free macaroni noodles to make this Macaroni u0026 Cheese recipe friendly for a gluten-free diet. You’ll want to cook the gluten free noodles until just al dente before following the rest of the macaroni directions. Why use mustard powder in Macaroni and Cheese? Mustard powder has natural compounds that helps to emulsify the ingredients in high fat recipes. This means it makes the oils in the cheese become creamy instead of greasy when it melts, which is why dry mustard is the perfect addition to Macaroni u0026 Cheese sauce. It also has a very subtle acidic flavor that gives a tangy balance to the rich and creamy dish without being noticeable, and the bright yellow color enhances the cheesy macaroni. Mustard powder has natural compounds that helps to emulsify the ingredients in high fat recipes. This means it makes the oils in the cheese become creamy instead of greasy when it melts, which is why dry mustard is the perfect addition to Macaroni u0026 Cheese sauce. It also has a very subtle acidic flavor that gives a tangy balance to the rich and creamy dish without being noticeable, and the bright yellow color enhances the cheesy macaroni. Create a free account to Save RecipesEmail addressSign Up NowKey Ingredients in Super Creamy Macaroni and Cheese Variations on Super Creamy Macaroni and Cheese Tools Used to Make Super Creamy Macaroni and Cheese Blendtec Blender: This blender can be used for everything, and it is a total workhorse. Everything is creamy coming out of it. If you have a blender that gives you super creamy smoothies then skip this, if you have one that leaves things a bit grainy, then let the blender keep working longer until you get your ingredients as creamy as possible. What to Serve with Super Creamy Macaroni and Cheese How to Store Super Creamy Macaroni and Cheese Pin this recipe now to remember it laterSuper Creamy Macaroni and Cheese Super Creamy Macaroni and Cheese with no processed cheese in sight, this stovetop version is the perfect homemade creamy macaroni and cheese of your dreams and a perfect holiday side dish! Yield 4 servings In a blender add the cottage cheese, half and half, dry mustard, cayenne, nutmeg and salt and pepper together until the mixture is completely smooth (even if you think it is smooth, give it an extra 15 seconds, you want it smooth or your pasta will taste grainy).In a large pot (the one you drained the pasta in, don’t rinse the pan before adding the ingredients), add the butter, cheddar cheese, milk and pasta.Stir together until the butter is fully melted, then add in the cottage cheese mixture.On a very low heat simmer the pasta a few minutes (I would say no more than 5) until it is as thick and creamy as you like, then serve immediately.Leftovers won’t be as creamy since the pasta will soak up liquids as it sits.Calories: 1148kcal | Carbohydrates: 93g | Protein: 52g | Fat: 62g | Saturated Fat: 37g | Cholesterol: 186mg | Sodium: 1634mg | Potassium: 577mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 1875IU | Vitamin C: 0.6mg | Calcium: 1021mg | Iron: 2.3mg Keyword: Super Creamy Macaroni and CheeseWant to save this recipe? Create a free account to easily save your favorite recipesEmail addressSign Up NowPhotos used in a previous version of this post. About the Author: Sabrina SnyderSabrina is a professionally trained Private Chef of over 10 years with ServSafe Manager certification in food safety. She creates all the recipes here on Dinner, then Dessert, fueled in no small part by her love for bacon. Sabrina Snyder is a professionally trained personal and private chef of over 10 years who is the creator and developer of all the recipes on Dinner, then Dessert. She is also the author of the upcoming cookbook: Dinner, then Dessert – Satisfying Meals Using Only 3, 5 or 7 Ingredients which is being published by Harper Collins. She started Dinner, then Dessert as a business in her office as a lunch service for her coworkers who admired her lunches before going to culinary school and becoming a full time personal chef and private chef. As a personal chef Sabrina would cook for families one day a week and cook their entire week of dinners. All grocery shopping, cooking and cleaning was done along with instructions on reheating. As a private chef she cooked for private parties and cooked in family homes in the evenings for families on a nightly basis after working as a personal chef during the day. Sabrina has been certified as a ServSafe Manager since 2007 and was a longstanding member of the USPCA Personal Chef Association including being on the board of the Washington DC Chapter of Chefs in the US Personal Chef Association when they won Chapter of the year. As a member of the community of food website creators Sabrina Snyder has spoken at many conferences regarding her experiences as a food writer including the Indulge Food Conference, Everything Food Conference, Haven Food Conference and IACP Annual Food Professionals Conference.