Baked Mac and Cheese Recipe

This rich and creamy baked mac and cheese with a delicious cheese sauce and crunchy, buttery breadcrumb topping is a decadent treat that takes comfort food to the next level! It's easy to make and the perfect side dish for the holidays or anytime you're looking to please everyone at the table.
RECIPE: preppykitchen.com/mac-and-che...
Homemade baked mac & cheese will be your go-to dish once you learn to make it the right way! Sure, boxed mac and cheese is good BUT it can’t hold a candle to this. The panko and parmesan topping is beyond delicious and the perfect compliment to that gooey, cheesy filling.
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[@karenray248]

I just made this mac and cheese sauce and it didn't break like it always does!!! I scalded the milk. Loving ALL your videos, thanks so much. Our Thanksgiving day mac and cheese will be the best ever 😊

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[@bubblesMA]

For the past 3 years I’ve been In charge of bringing the Mac and cheese to thanksgiving. I’ve always received the courteous “good job”. But THIS YEAR, I knew I hit it out of the park!! Everyone was raving over the dish, AAAAND at the end everyone was fighting over taking some home!!! This recipe was a hit!!! My new go to recipe!!! Thank you!!!

[@astmaye9320]

So I love John because he makes mistakes and says "Oops" and just moves on. I love how his pans show wear and tear on the outside because when you see other cooks their pans look so perfect like they never stain the outside of them. He spilled milk and just kept going. This is real cooking. I love it. Nice to know that other chefs have messy pans that they can't clean off on the outside but have been used often and it is just refreshing! Thanks John!

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Me:*incredibly lactose intolerant John:*makes Mac and cheese recipe with lots of dairy Me: if that’s how I die, so be it

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SAME

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🤣

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Me right now 😂😂😂

[@anca1179]

You can just exchange the milk for non sweetened soy milk and the heavy cream for lactose free cream or even coconut cream - still works perfectly - from a fellow lactose intolerant who loves Mac and cheese lol

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You can eat anything in moderation. I would rather have real whipping cream for my sweet potato and pumpkin pie then the stuff from the container. Any day. Especially TG and Christmas dinners.

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[@michael91411]

I watch all the time and I swear, if I made everything I watched, I'd need my own zip code. As a diabetic for 65 years, eating this recipe...and yes, I could eat the whole thing...can you imagine how much insulin I'd go through?? At least a bottle. Thanks for giving us all something to relax by and enjoy. You are more amazing than the food you cook.

[@fandhtwoohs8129]

Try making it with cauliflower in place of the pasta, almond flour in lieu of the all-purpose flour, and ground pork rinds instead of the panko. I'm not being an enabler, I promise. :-)

[@evablazek3342]

John, if I have "anxiety" these days, I'm looking at your videos, thinking about how to cook and bake something good for my family and then I feel soooooooooo much better. I absolutely love your videos. Thank you for your positivity!!! Ok, let's make Mac and Cheese for dinner!! Btw Do you have your own recipe for a honey cake?

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Just watched the thumbnail and my wife cried of happiness, her favorite dish is Mac and cheese 😋❤️

[@PreppyKitchen]

That's so sweet!!!!

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Anytime I’m feeling down, I watch your videos. Your energy is amazing and you never fail to put a smile on my face. Thanks for all you do.

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I just love how John is always smiling and spills things, or drops things and he makes a joke of it and he’s not so serious..my favorite baker ❣️

[@Passionforfoodrecipes]

Yessss John yes, comfort me in these rough times with this glorious mac and cheese! Sorry no elbow pasta puns, I don't want you getting *bent out of shape!*

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Ugh! You had me for a second, there.

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[@mark91345]

I just made this tonight and, yes, it was delicious. I followed the recipe verbatim and we loved it.

[@lexmanzo5178]

I’m not kidding anytime I’m researching a recipe that I need to make you ALWAYS upload a video of what I’m searching for! & I get so excited because your recipes are the absolute best John!

[@aannika2012]

Just wanted to hop in and say I made this for thanksgiving and it was awesome!! I’ve also followed your recipes for cupcakes, cookies, icing, and cheesecakes. So good!

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@@austenhead5303 YES

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Ha!

[@maryellenleseye7877]

My mom would put Fritos on top and my friends still talk about it 40 years later. Give it a try. Yum

[@4runninmals]

This came out so, so good. I had a bunch leftover only because I made it for the holidays and we had a bunch of sides and not many people. My picky toddler happily ate it with me the following few days for lunch, couldn’t get enough! Going to be remaking it soon!

[@NiiCOLE123007]

Thanks so much John!! This was SUCH a hit! Absolutely loved the mac and will be doing your buttercream recipe tomorrow for my sons birthday cake 😊 You’re the best! 🙌🏼

[@ikra9607]

I made it with Monterrey chesse and mild cheddar and it was so good. Thank you for the recipe!

[@muddyclothes]

I made this for a family group of 8. It was a HUGE hit. The best mac & cheese ever. Thanks, John!

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You are the only person I watch for all my baking recipes!!! Your taste buds are always on point !!

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This dish made its first appearance in our house on our Thanksgiving table! She's a keeper. It was very lovely, thank you John.

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i have a history test, but this is more important!

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I love that you are really cooking with all that goes with it. You show every step and unexpected mishap and misstep. You’re a great cook thanks a lot. Things usually go a little a stray in my kitchen. Thanks for showing everything.

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You and your recipes always make my day thank you

[@chikisrg]

Just made this for thanksgiving and it was so delicious, my family loved it, thank you for the recipe 😊😊

[@SugarRose25]

I’ve made 5 of your recipes and are instant favorites!! This one will definitely be one of our comfort food favorites. Feeling so peaceful watching this.

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Did you make this!?

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I love how you emphasized this in so many ways...

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Love the pots, the set-up 👍, + the peppy vibes when sharing your recepies. Trying this 1 for our holiday spread.

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[@PreppyKitchen]

Same to you! We love scotland!

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This is the dish I've been waiting for!!!!! Omg, this is the BEST dish EVERRRR!!! Mac and cheese is definitely the best comfort food!

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That looks soooo goooooood! 🤤 I love how positive & cheerful you are, it makes my day.

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I literally just ate some mac n cheese 😊 I hope you’re well, John.

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Hope you enjoyed it! I'm currently baking up a storm!

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Love this recipe. Thank you Tracey from Austin Texas

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[@thadshap]

Just tried this recipe for the first time, and it delivered!! It turned out super cheesy and creamy. So delicious; I'll be sticking with John's recipe!

[@SS90880]

My girls love mac and cheese. Can't wait to make this for them!!! Also made your pumpkin cheesecake and it was AMAZING. Even my husband who is not a pumpkin person loved it. Thank you for sharing all of your wonderful recipes with us!!! 🥰💕💕

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ALL your recipes are super easy and delicious!!!! Thanks a million 😊😊

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This is the way I have always made it. Baked Mac and cheese is the best and I love preppy kitchen

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Made this earlier today, and everyone liked it! Happy Thanksgiving!! I loved when you said Asmr 💜🤗

[@codapham9359]

Thank you so much. I’m gonna make this for my kids tomorrow. They’re gonna love it.

[@fotomann40]

I just made this tonight and it's Heavenly! I added green onions to it and topped with the fried panko and locatel cheese! OMG! I'll be making this one alot! Thank you!!

[@rajshrichopra1927]

Made this last week with smoked cheddar and Gouda cheese. It was amazing. Made a few changes. Used cold milk with hot roux. Didn’t have to worry about burning myself. Made broccoli Mac and cheese soup with the leftovers. Delicious 😋

[@jay88889]

I made it and this will be my 3rd time it so AMAZING 🤩 i would definitely recommend 🥰😩

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He makes the macaroni and cheese look amazing.

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Is impossible not to love this guy. He is amazing

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hello love your videos! Your recipes are amazing! Never Stop!

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This is so beautifully shot.. never knew mac and cheese could look so fancy 🤤

[@scotts180]

I just made this for a small family gathering and they RAVED about how good it was! Thanks John!! 🥰

[@Blue2crows]

I’m making this for tailgating on Sunday morning. Looks to yummy

[@Ch-vx7to]

Just made it yesterday for Thanksgiving and it was delicious, I made half the recipe and used cheddar I and Monterey cheese it came out as described in the video delicious,specially the toasted breadcrumbs on top, if it’s your first time making it, try this recipe, you won’t be disappointed!

[@leslyguzman1670]

This looks amazing! After watching this, i feel baking good mac and cheese isn't as hard as I thought:) thank you for making easy to follow :)

[@christineleary7611]

Oh my goodness...Best mac and cheese recipe ever!!!! Thank you!!

[@Areumshii]

Every time I have made a recipe it was always from you. Never went wrong. Love your recipes keep going!

[@ErinLee1219]

I swear, every time I think of making something it seems like you post a video of that thing! Same thing happened with the cornbread the other day. I think this is a sign to make this recipe for Thanksgiving. None of your recipes have let me down yet!

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I made a special trip to the store last night just to buy cornmeal for that recipe. Will make it the first chance I get.

[@aeonflux_504]

Hey John,I'm here to show you some love and support and to see your cheesy delicious recipe today! I love Mac and cheese!!! 😍🤩

[@PreppyKitchen]

Thank you so much 🤗 That's really verry sweet!

[@hannahvivi7042]

First time making baked mac and cheese, glad I followed John's recipe! So so good.

[@thatdudekyle5690]

Frying the bread crumbs is brilliant! I’m trying this recipe tonight! Thanks for the video!!

[@tami8458]

Yum! Looks 100x better than Kraft Mac 'n' cheese😋😋😋

[@Isabella-bd5fc]

Just made this for thanksgiving and omg it’s so good ill definitely be making this a lot throughout the year now 😋😋

[@suza7677]

I made this recipe and it was amazing!!!! Omg!!!! Definitely recommend!!

[@kamaladevi1441]

Oh thank you so much for this easy to follow instructions to make mac & cheese. Will definitely give this recipe a try.

[@lizmiller7681]

Again, I’m stepping away from my old recipe I’ve always used. I feel like yours is is so good, my bunch will LOVE it when they come for dinner at our house tomorrow night! The sauce & heavy cream are what pushed me over the edge... umm ummm.

[@PreppyKitchen]

Thank you Liz! I really love this recipe and that topping might be my favorite think ever.

[@abigailhernandez816]

I just found your channel and I was just binge watching multiple recipes and I already made your cookies and pumpkin muffins they were delicious and I’ve been looking for a macaroni and cheese recipe and I got so excited to see this!!

[@PreppyKitchen]

Hope you enjoy and Happy Baking!

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I've never had a bad outcome making any of his recipes!! 😍

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@@ashleypulsifer8593 samee

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Hands down, one of my favorite KZbinrs to watch for recipes!

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I just make , it’s is so good, from now on, I will only make this way, thanks

[@denises.3054]

I tried this recipe out yesterday for thanksgiving and let me tell you….it was a HUGE HIT! 😍Everyone loved it and there was no leftovers. The cooked breadcrumbs made a big difference. Thank You!

[@commonman818]

Hey I'm from India.... I've never made or ate Mac n cheese before bt this looks so tempting 🤑I love all ur recipes John.... Love from INDIA❤

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THANK YOU this is so perfect. I’ve been trying to think of one more thing to make with the dinner I’m planning this weekend and this is perfect.

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Your recipes have no right to be this delicious!

[@gcha_choclte]

This is literally how my mom does it wow

[@PreppyKitchen]

Nice!!

[@PleasureOfTheTaste]

Love how cheesy you are John 😋

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LOLOLOLOL

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I keep finding myself back @ Preppy Kitchen for my recipes... I love this guy... he's awesome and so are his recipes... They're Bullet proof!

[@maureenfinnegan5543]

Looks delicious! This will be included in my Thanksgiving menu! The family will love it!

[@noonstyles3973]

It looks so good , I'm definitely gonna try it 🤤 . I love your videos , they are always so relaxing to watch after a long day!! Btw if we don't use nutmeg will it still taste good?

[@PreppyKitchen]

Thank you so much 🤗 It will still be great!

[@noonstyles3973]

@@PreppyKitchen okay thanks 😅that's a relief

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Oh my, I just love you. (In a platonic, I want you for my best friend way. Ha ha) your recipes are wonderful, I love your personality and you are perfectly imperfect!

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You have the most stunning kitchen! My favorite KZbin setup (and the mac ‘n’ cheese looks great!)

[@life_is_good2371]

So yummy! Now I am hungry. 😋 These fried bread crumbs are a must over a whole steamed cauliflower . Gotta to try it.

[@samanthadickinson8732]

I saw this and in my head I was like “wait I’ve watched all the Mac and cheese videos on KZbin how have I not seen this??” And then I saw that it was posted 7 hours ago, thank you for feeding my stomach and addiction 😂🙌🏼

[@Candyicsma]

Lol. I’m still laughing at myself for the time I doubled the pasta without doubling the recipe. 😂. Thank you John for making this video because I’m a visual learner. Also thanks for not adding bay leaves or mustard powder because I don’t use it for any other recipe and it’s a waste to only buy mustard powder for Mac and cheese. I love nutmeg and you are slowly convincing me to buy the nut to grate it fresh but I still need to finish the container I have.

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Me and my family loved it! Thanks for the recipe😍

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I could feel the plaque building up in my arteries just watching this!

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First but no one asked

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interesting...

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@@tildejustin I did say no one asked

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🥇✨

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awww, you got a medal. 👏👏👏

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Making tonight thanks!

[@abhavarma]

I am going make this following your recipe. Looks amazingly delicious. Thank you.

[@JustineCarissa]

Honestly this was the best Mac and cheese recipe I’ve made so far. Thank you for sharing it with the world.

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Aww thank you!

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Has anybody ever seen the husband? If I was married to this guy I would weigh 500lbs or MORE!

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He posted a family photo with his husband and their twins for Christmas last year. John and his husband are both HUNKS!! I wonder who eats all these naughty dishes?

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Does anyone else feel that he puts up a forced smile for every video to seem like a mellow happy person?

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Love Everything you cook/bake!!

[@HarajukuGhoul]

I just made this with monterrey cheese + cheddar & OMG ITS SOOO GOOD. Thank you John ! 🙌🏼 🙌🏼

[@SugarRose25]

This is like a restaurant quality macaroni. We loved it! Thank you! You are an amazing chef

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I made this dish the other night and it fed me for three days! Absolutely delicious!

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his recipes is so good. and easy!

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i love your kitchen its so beautifully decorated and looks amazing! mac and cheese looks so easy to make wow thanks for the recipe!