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Quick Mac and Cheese for One

03/21/21 | Easy Weeknight Meals, Pasta, Recipe for One, Recipes

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 A quick recipe for mac and cheese for one. Easy, cheesy, and oh so good.

Is it lunchtime? Is it dinner time? Are you starving? Do you need a mac and cheese fix? Yes? Well, I’ve got just the thing for you: mac and cheese for one.

This homemade macaroni and cheese is just as quick as the kind that comes out of a box, is one thousand times more delicious, and won’t leave you with a mass of gross congealed leftovers. (Seriously, have you ever tried to reheat leftover boxed mac and cheese? It’s not pretty and neither is food waste!)

A spoonful of mac and cheese for one.

 

I grew up in a boxed mac and cheese household, and just like when I learned how to make homemade mashed potatoes, when I discovered how easy homemade macaroni and cheese was to make, I had no idea why we hadn’t just been making it from scratch all along.

It takes exactly the same amount of time, and if you keep a basic stocked kitchen, cheese and any sort of pasta in your house, YOU HAVE THE INGREDIENTS TO MAKE THIS.

Ingredient Notes

  • Macaroni or pasta of choice: You can use traditional macaroni pasta if you have it or whatever pasta shapes you have on hand. Conchiglie, farfalle, and even larger tube pastas like penne or rigatoni will all work fine. Just pay attention to how you measure your pasta. This recipe calls for 2.5 ounces of pasta, which is 1/2 cup of macaroni, but different pasta shapes have different volume measurements, so if you don’t have a scale to measure your pasta, use a pasta weight to volume table like this one to make sure you’re using the correct amount. 
  • Salted butter: I call for salted butter here, but if using unsalted, simply add a generous pinch of salt and then adjust salt to taste when making the sauce. 
  • Shredded sharp cheddar cheese: Any cheddar cheese will work fine, but I prefer sharp cheddar because of the stronger flavor it gives the sauce. You can also try mixing in other melty cheeses like Pecorino Romano (my favorite!!), gouda, or gruyere. 
  • Milk: You can use any percentage milk you have on hand. The higher fat the milk, the richer and creamier your sauce will be. 

Single-serve homemade macaroni and cheese in a white bowl.

How to Make Single-serve Macaroni and Cheese

  1. In a small pot, boil some pasta, and while that cooks, in a separate pot, stir together a little butter and flour. Whisk in milk until the sauce thickens and then add cheese. 
  2. Add salt and pepper to taste along with a bit of cayenne and nutmeg if you’d like and then pour the sauce over the drained pasta and done!

In under 20 minutes, you’ll have rich cheesy mac and cheese for one, portion-controlled and so good you could cry. And if you are feeling extra hungry or want to make it for two or more, the recipe sizes up with just a slightly longer cooking time (see doubling notes).

Variations

Want to up your mac and cheese game? Try these upgrades:

  • Hot dog & ketchup: 1/2 cooked hot dog + ketchup. You know what to do with them. (I do not approve of or endorse this upgrade, but everyone I know insists it’s delicious. 😉 )
  • Sausage mac & cheese: 1/2 cup sliced smoked sausage browned in a skillet over medium-high heat. Transfer sausage slices to a paper towel-lined plate, and blot gently before stirring into your prepared macaroni and cheese.
  • Short rib mac & cheese: Use the meat from 1 or 2 leftover braised short ribs and stir them into your mac and cheese. 
  • Deluxe mac & cheese: Generously butter both sides of a slice of white bread and use a serrated knife to slice it into 1-inch cubes. Pour your cooked mac and cheese into an oven-safe dish and sprinkle an additional 1/4 cup of shredded cheese over the top, followed by the bread pieces. Bake at 375°F for 5 to 10 minutes until bread is toasty.

FAQ

Can I double this recipe? 

Absolutely. The recipe doubles with no preparation changes except the sauce will take slightly longer to thicken when you add the milk. To change the recipe yield, hover over the serving size in the recipe card below or click if you’re on mobile, and slide the slider.

Can I make mac and cheese ahead of time?

Like any macaroni and cheese, this recipe is best when eaten right after it’s cooked. You *can* refrigerate and reheat it, but the sauce won’t be as smooth and creamy. 

Close photo of mac and cheese for one in a white bowl with a spoon sticking out.

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A spoonful of mac and cheese for one.

Quick Mac and Cheese for One

A quick recipe for mac and cheese for one. Easy, cheesy, and oh so good.
4.93 from 104 votes
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Course: Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 1 minute
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings (Hover or Click to Change Yield): 1
Calories: 641kcal
Author: Tracy

Ingredients

  • 2.5 ounces (½ cup) uncooked macaroni or pasta of choice*
  • 1 tablespoon salted butter
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup milk any percentage
  • ½ cup (2oz) shredded sharp cheddar cheese *
  • Salt and pepper
  • Pinch of cayenne optional
  • Pinch of nutmeg optional

Instructions

  • Bring a small pot of lightly salted water to boil over high heat.
  • While your water heats, shred cheese, measure out the rest of your ingredients.
  • Cook macaroni according to the instructions on the box.
  • While your pasta cooks, in a small saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Whisk in flour and cook until a thick paste forms and turns golden, about 30 seconds to 1 minute. Slowly whisk in milk, whisking out any lumps as they form. Cook, whisking constantly until mixture thickens and begins to bubble around the edges, 2 to 5 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and stir in cheese until completely melted. Add salt and pepper to taste, remembering that the pasta will cut the level of spice once added. If you like nutmeg and cayenne (I do!), start with a sprinkle, taste, and work your way up. A little of both goes a long way!
  • Once pasta is cooked, drain and stir in cheese sauce. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Notes

*If using a pasta other than macaroni, be sure to measure it by weight and not volume. Different pasta shapes will have different cup measurements for 2.5 ounces, so 1/2 cup is not universal for all pasta. 
*You can use whatever mix of melty cheeses you would like. When I have it on hand, a bit of Pecorino Romano mixed in is my FAV.
Doubling notes: No changes when doubling, except sauce will take a minute or two longer to thicken once the milk is added.
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  1. Cindy says

    August 31, 2016 at 9:07 am

    This looks delicious! I am a huge comfort food fan and an even bigger fan of quick meals

    Reply
    • Tracy says

      August 31, 2016 at 9:33 am

      Right? Quick + comfort = win! 😉

      Reply
      • Helena Gagyiova says

        September 18, 2022 at 11:14 am

        agree

        Reply
    • BJ says

      May 7, 2022 at 5:41 pm

      4 stars
      Wanted a recipe for 1-2 servings. Found it. Worked great! It looked soupy, which I like, but pasta quickly absorbs a lot of that. Yummy!

      Reply
  2. Tara says

    August 31, 2016 at 9:07 am

    How perfect! I may need to make this for lunch today. I love that you included upgrades.

    Reply
    • Tracy says

      August 31, 2016 at 9:33 am

      Thanks, Tara!

      Reply
  3. [email protected] says

    August 31, 2016 at 9:19 am

    Simple and easy . My son will love this.

    Reply
    • Tracy says

      August 31, 2016 at 9:34 am

      Thanks, Pooja. It’s definitely a kiddy crowd pleaser. 😉

      Reply
  4. Jen | Baked by an Introvert says

    August 31, 2016 at 9:36 am

    This is perfect! I love mac and cheese but hate having to make a huge pot of it. Thanks for sharing this!

    Reply
    • Tracy says

      August 31, 2016 at 2:11 pm

      Thanks, Jen!

      Reply
  5. Julie | Bunsen Burner Bakery says

    August 31, 2016 at 10:13 am

    Love this! I am a huge macaroni and cheese fan… my husband, not so much. I never make it anymore because there are so many leftovers. So perfect for the next night he has a work dinner and and I’m on my own. 😉

    Reply
    • Tracy says

      August 31, 2016 at 2:11 pm

      Exactly! Love mac and cheese, don’t love mac and cheese leftovers! 😉

      Reply
    • Kez says

      March 30, 2021 at 6:13 am

      5 stars
      Always been scared to try Mac and cheese but this recipe is so simple and amazing that I just had to make it

      Reply
      • Tracy says

        April 1, 2021 at 5:33 am

        That makes me so happy to hear, Kez!!

        Reply
  6. Andrea @ Cooking with Mamma C says

    August 31, 2016 at 11:24 am

    Your mac ‘n cheese looks so good! I’m cracking up about the hot dog and ketchup version, but I’d be all over the one with the bread cubes!

    Reply
    • Tracy says

      August 31, 2016 at 2:10 pm

      Thanks, Andrea! Yeah, I’ve been anti-ketchup/hot dog in my mac and cheese since I was a kid, but too many people I love insist it’s the best, so I had to include it. 🙂

      Reply
    • Molly Wilson says

      December 13, 2017 at 10:51 am

      Works well with dairy substitutes ( oat milk and coconut cheese)

      Reply
      • Tracy says

        December 14, 2017 at 7:16 am

        Good to know! Thanks for reporting back.

        Reply
      • Abby says

        November 28, 2020 at 2:42 pm

        5 stars
        Yes! I made this gluten free too. It was perfect! I just changed it out and used gluten free noodles and flour!!

        Reply
        • Tracy says

          November 28, 2020 at 4:05 pm

          So glad to hear it, Abby!

          Reply
  7. Claire says

    October 13, 2016 at 7:22 am

    My 4yr old daughter’s favourite! This recipe is perfect, thank you

    Reply
    • Tracy says

      October 13, 2016 at 9:34 am

      So happy to hear. Thanks, Claire!

      Reply
  8. Ande says

    March 14, 2017 at 2:53 pm

    5 stars
    Just made your recipe with gluten free rice flour and gf pasta. I needed an easy recipe for my gf 4 year old and this worked great. Thank you!

    Reply
    • Tracy says

      March 14, 2017 at 3:31 pm

      So glad to hear this worked well with gluten-free ingredients! Thanks for reporting back!

      Reply
    • Juwi says

      May 5, 2020 at 8:59 am

      5 stars
      I tried this recipe with mozzarella cheese as I prefer it over cheddar, it still came out yummy. I doubled it to share with my family and they also liked it. At first, I thought it was not thick enough so I added more flour, turns out I just had to wait it out to become thick, so mine tasted a bit doughy – no complaints though. Thank you.

      Reply
  9. Natalie says

    April 22, 2017 at 4:23 am

    5 stars
    Just tried this and its amazing! Been looking for a quick mac and cheese for lunchtime etc. Took about 20 mins. I also added mustard 🙂

    Reply
    • Tracy says

      April 22, 2017 at 7:54 am

      Glad you enjoyed it! And I’ve never added mustard before. I must try this now!!

      Reply
  10. amy says

    August 2, 2017 at 4:48 pm

    5 stars
    This recipe is AMAZING! I’m addicted to Trader’s Joe’s frozen mac & cheese, but I run out more frequently than I’d like. This is just as good and really makes for a quick single serving.

    Reply
    • Tracy says

      August 3, 2017 at 10:37 am

      So glad you enjoyed it, Amy!! Thanks for taking the time to let me know!

      Reply
    • Michele says

      October 10, 2017 at 3:38 pm

      Amy! Yes! I eat TJs mac n cheese on the regular. May not have to anymore!

      Reply
  11. r.a. says

    September 8, 2017 at 3:59 pm

    Thanks for an easy recipe, I just needed one serving for a friend. My upgrade is a slice of fresh tomato on the top with a bit of reserved cheese sprinkled over, then baked until the cheese is good and melted, the ultimate way to enjoy mac and cheese.

    Reply
    • Tracy says

      September 8, 2017 at 8:34 pm

      So glad it worked out for you! And I’ve never had mac and cheese with a tomato on top. I’ll have to give it a try!

      Reply
  12. Michele says

    October 10, 2017 at 3:35 pm

    5 stars
    I can’t cook, but my wife is out of town and I wanted an easy cheese sauce for one that I could handle. This hit the nail on the head!

    Ended up just making the mac n cheese and loving it! I threw some peas and shredded chicken in and tada! I made a meal and didn’t start a fire!

    Reply
    • Tracy says

      October 23, 2017 at 8:00 am

      LOL, Michele! I’m so glad you enjoyed it! 🙂

      Reply
  13. Ash says

    November 5, 2017 at 11:38 am

    5 stars
    I’ve made this a couple times with spinach rotini and a mild cheddar/jack blend. I also threw some fresh broccoli florets in with my pasta while it cooked, about a minute and a half to 2 minutes before draining. It came out perfect! The broccoli added some great texture and crunch, and requires about the same amount of effort as making the boxed stuff, but tastes infinitely better.

    Reply
    • Tracy says

      November 13, 2017 at 4:18 pm

      So glad you enjoy it, Ash!

      Reply
  14. Pali says

    November 6, 2017 at 11:53 am

    Recipe looks delicious but was wondering can this be made with soy milk? I can’t have cows milk but can have hard cheeses. TIA!

    Reply
    • Tracy says

      November 13, 2017 at 4:23 pm

      Hi, Pali. I’ve never tried it before, but I looked up some non-dairy sauces and this has the same ratios, so it should work. Please let me know how it turns out!

      Reply
    • Ashley says

      July 13, 2020 at 1:36 pm

      4 stars
      I made this with plant milk and it works fine.

      However, I think the amount of sauce is way too much compared to the amount of pasta it calls for.

      Reply
  15. Dollee says

    December 6, 2017 at 1:55 am

    5 stars
    So yummy. This is the best Mac & Cheese receipe for One I’ve made. Two thumbs up Tracy

    Reply
    • Tracy says

      December 6, 2017 at 11:53 am

      Thank you, Dollee! I’m so glad you enjoyed it!

      Reply
  16. Meika says

    December 14, 2017 at 11:54 am

    4 stars
    Great recipe! I accidentally didn’t add enough milk but that’s my own fault, and I was able to fix it. Would recommend to anyone looking for a good single serving Mac + cheese. I definitely will be making this again 😀

    Reply
    • Tracy says

      December 15, 2017 at 7:33 am

      Thanks, Meika! Glad you enjoyed it!

      Reply
  17. Sara R says

    February 26, 2018 at 5:32 pm

    I messed up :0 my cheese sauce was too thick and i couldnt even taste the cheese 🙁

    Reply
    • Tracy says

      February 27, 2018 at 6:53 pm

      Oh no! If you give it another try (and you didn’t do this the first time), maybe try using a sharper cheese, like sharp Cheddar. The sharper the cheese, the more you’ll taste it in the sauce.

      Reply
  18. OhGoodAFarce says

    March 19, 2018 at 7:33 pm

    I’ve made this twice so far. First time was just kinda meh (I used sharp cheddar which turned out REALLY sharp, also I don’t think I whisked the flour/butter/milk mixture for long enough) :p ), but I made it again tonight with medium cheddar and a little more milk (about 2/3 cup maybe?), also I didn’t bother to measure the cheese so I probably added more of that as well (“is that a half cup? … eh, a little more”), but it turned out SO freaking good the second time. I was basically shoveling it into my food hole lol

    Reply
    • Tracy says

      March 20, 2018 at 8:46 am

      So happy to hear this!!

      Reply
  19. Abigail Cunningham says

    April 3, 2018 at 10:07 am

    5 stars
    Some of THE best dang mac n cheese I have ever made. Thank you SO MUCH for this recipe! Easy to make and just so delicious. Honestly made my Tuesday!

    Reply
    • Tracy says

      April 4, 2018 at 11:32 am

      Your comment made my Wednesday. So glad you enjoyed it, Abigail!! 🙂

      Reply
  20. Shameen Moves says

    June 15, 2018 at 7:04 pm

    HI,…..
    HOW MANY OUNCES IS THE RAMKIN?

    Reply
    • Tracy says

      June 18, 2018 at 10:45 am

      Hi, it’s 12 ounces.

      Reply
  21. Twenty one pilots ||-// says

    August 14, 2018 at 10:55 am

    5 stars
    This turned out really great! Thanks

    Reply
    • Tracy says

      August 14, 2018 at 9:02 pm

      So happy to hear!

      Reply
  22. Rachel says

    December 28, 2018 at 4:09 pm

    5 stars
    I just made this, and it’s delicious! I’m completely new to making non-boxed Mac and cheese, so it came out a bit soupy (I might not have stirred the milk and flour and butter long enough) but that’s on me! Still amazing!

    Reply
    • Tracy says

      January 1, 2019 at 12:01 pm

      Thanks, Rachel! So happy to hear you enjoyed it!

      Reply
  23. Debra says

    January 4, 2019 at 9:19 am

    I believe I will try this tonight it’s only me and my husband so it’s hard to find recipe dishes for 2 I will double it for both of us to have for dinner tonight thank you so much

    Reply
    • Tracy says

      January 4, 2019 at 2:14 pm

      Hope you both enjoy it, Debra!

      Reply
  24. Glenda Anne Lee says

    January 9, 2019 at 6:32 pm

    ? Is one Tablespoon correct? Seems rather high…. I it for the pasta or???

    Reply
    • Tracy says

      January 9, 2019 at 7:09 pm

      Not quite sure what ingredient you’re talking about. There’s one tablespoon of butter and of flour in this recipe. The measurements are correct, and they’re for the cheese sauce. Hope that helps!

      Reply
  25. Emily says

    February 17, 2019 at 10:15 am

    5 stars
    I found this recipe because I was alone at home with my baby, I had nothing in the house to eat and I reallyyy didn’t want to go out in the cold. I luckily had all of the ingredients for it. It took maybe a total of 15 minutes to whip up and it was DELICIOUS! I will be doubling the recipe this week for when my husband is home from work. Thanks for the recipe! YUM!

    Reply
    • Tracy says

      February 19, 2019 at 11:40 am

      This makes me so happy to hear, Emily! So glad you enjoyed it!

      Reply
  26. Shannon says

    March 7, 2019 at 3:22 pm

    5 stars
    I can’t cook, but this recipe was so easy! My picky 3-year-old son really liked it. Will definitely be making this again!

    Reply
    • Tracy says

      March 11, 2019 at 3:28 pm

      So glad to hear, Shannon! Thanks for taking the time to let me know!

      Reply
  27. Lizzy says

    May 3, 2019 at 12:27 pm

    5 stars
    I made this for myself and it was so good!
    Only thing I did was double it so it would be a meal for myself and added a little garlic powder for some extra flavor, otherwise loved this recipe! 🙂

    Reply
    • Tracy says

      May 3, 2019 at 1:54 pm

      So glad to hear you enjoyed it, Lizzy!!

      Reply
  28. Nikki says

    May 8, 2019 at 3:30 pm

    5 stars
    This was AMAZING! I simply doubled the recipe for 2, though my husband said he wished I would have at least quadrupled it! I only had mild white cheddar and mild regular (yellow) cheddar so I shredded some of each. I was concerned that it would turn out sort of gritty as some M&C home made recipes do with certain cheeses, but I followed the recipe to a tee and as mentioned in the narrative of the blog, it was SO GOOD YOU COULD CRY. I cook A LOT, and have made loads of casserole sized M&C recipes, and this one was by far the best. Why doesn’t everyone know to make M&C this way? Awesome job Tracy! So glad I found this recipe.

    Reply
  29. Cheryl says

    May 29, 2019 at 3:04 pm

    Made this with smoked gruyere instead of cheddar. Yum!

    Reply
    • Tracy says

      June 5, 2019 at 2:41 pm

      Oooo. I love that combo!!!

      Reply
  30. Alyssa says

    June 14, 2019 at 10:14 pm

    5 stars
    Literally eating this as I write, so easy and so yummy. Loving the Romano mixed in too.

    Reply
    • Tracy says

      June 17, 2019 at 12:35 pm

      Yeeessss! Love this with Romano! So glad you enjoyed it, Alyssa!!

      Reply
  31. Cathrine Ott says

    August 26, 2019 at 12:15 pm

    4 stars
    I really like this recipe but I think a bit more noodles could be added it’s a little soupy and more noodles would definitely help! But other than that it’s really good!

    Reply
  32. Lucia says

    October 15, 2019 at 10:51 pm

    5 stars
    I love how you told us things about doubling the recipe, that is exactly what I did

    Reply
    • Tracy says

      October 23, 2019 at 7:05 am

      Thanks, Lucia! Glad the note was helpful!

      Reply
  33. Jennifer Street says

    December 3, 2019 at 11:55 am

    Is the 1/2 cup of macaroni uncooked?

    Reply
    • Tracy says

      December 3, 2019 at 11:58 am

      Hi, Jennifer, yes, it’s uncooked.

      Reply
  34. Sofia M. says

    December 31, 2019 at 1:18 pm

    This is a great recipe! I’m fifteen and I made this meal myself ans I absolutely love it! My mom would be proud 😉

    Reply
    • Tracy says

      January 13, 2020 at 7:03 pm

      LOL, well done, Sofia!! So glad you enjoyed the recipe!!

      Reply
  35. Heather M. Whipple says

    January 31, 2020 at 2:37 am

    Looks good.
    However I cannot seem to get homemade stovetop macaroni and cheese made correctly.
    It is to thick and gritty tasting for me.
    I think I will use your nacho cheese sauce instead
    to put cooked macaroni or other shaped pasta in
    and eat it that way.

    Reply
  36. Katie says

    February 2, 2020 at 2:59 pm

    5 stars
    As an Annie’s addict, this is really the same amount of time and effort as boxed Mac n cheese – and better! I’ve been looking for a single serving so that I can stop shoveling the whole box in my mouth at one time. This was the perfect size. I had to thin out the sauce with some pasta water, but considering I used homemade oat milk and that tends to thicken a lot as it heats, I think that’s just user error. Still turned out great. Thanks!

    Reply
  37. finley green says

    February 10, 2020 at 9:28 am

    5 stars
    its a really good recipe with a lot of explanation and its a perfect size even if you have a big appetite, I would totally recommend this as its a wonderful meal

    Reply
    • Tracy says

      February 17, 2020 at 6:35 pm

      Thank you! So happy you enjoyed the recipe!

      Reply
  38. Dawn Klein says

    March 6, 2020 at 10:39 pm

    Whipped this up tonight! It was easy and delicious. Just as creamy as the picture in my head when I decided to make this.

    Reply
  39. Bri says

    March 16, 2020 at 9:49 pm

    Made this at 11 pm cause I was hungry Absolutely amazing!

    Reply
    • Tracy says

      March 17, 2020 at 9:50 pm

      So glad you enjoyed it, Bri!!

      Reply
  40. naomi says

    April 6, 2020 at 10:17 am

    2 stars
    i followed this recipe as best as i could but the sauce was way too thick and stuck in clumps to the macaroni. it could just be me, but this recipe was not it for me.

    Reply
    • Tracy says

      April 7, 2020 at 9:41 am

      So sorry to hear this didn’t work out for you Naomi! The sauce definitely shouldn’t clump like that. If you want to troubleshoot, feel free to send me an email: [email protected]

      Reply
  41. Desiree says

    July 23, 2020 at 11:55 am

    5 stars
    Recipe is very simple and delicious!

    Reply
    • Tracy says

      July 24, 2020 at 8:32 am

      Thank you! So glad you enjoyed it, Desiree!

      Reply
  42. Natalie says

    July 24, 2020 at 2:23 pm

    5 stars
    This is so good! It is now my favorite recipe, and it Took exactly 20 minutes like it said!! Im definitely going to make it again soon.

    Reply
    • Tracy says

      August 10, 2020 at 12:44 pm

      So happy this worked out for you, Natalie!!

      Reply
  43. Mimi says

    July 28, 2020 at 4:15 pm

    5 stars
    This has been one of my comfort-food recipes right now. I’m using 3/4 cup of macaroni instead of 1/2 because I like it a little less saucy. I tried making it “healthier” by adding peas, but this isn’t the sort of recipe that works with — it’s pure cheesy goodness.

    Reply
    • Tracy says

      August 10, 2020 at 12:44 pm

      Lol so glad you’ve been enjoying it!!

      Reply
  44. Emily says

    July 31, 2020 at 6:19 pm

    I followed the recipe to the T and the sauce was really thick and bland (no flavour) sorry just not the one for me

    Reply
    • Tracy says

      August 1, 2020 at 2:58 pm

      Sorry to hear this didn’t turn out for you, Emily!

      Reply
  45. Jenny B says

    August 1, 2020 at 11:14 am

    5 stars
    This tastes so good! I’ve made it a few times now as it’s so quick, thanks for the recipe

    Reply
    • Tracy says

      August 1, 2020 at 2:58 pm

      Thanks, Jenny! I’m so glad you’ve enjoyed it!

      Reply
  46. Mama654 says

    September 2, 2020 at 11:46 pm

    5 stars
    My son wanted mac & cheese for his birthday but no one else in the family can have that much cheese in one sitting. This recipe worked perfectly! I use gluten-free macaroni pasta. I also melted some butter and mixed it with some gluten-free breadcrumbs To top the mac & cheese. It was delicious and he loved it!

    Reply
  47. Tracy Atkinson says

    December 10, 2020 at 5:28 am

    5 stars
    Just made this for my lunch! For the cheese sauce I put the butter, flour and milk in at the same time and whisked constantly whilst the butter melted and sauce thickened. I may have added a little extra cheese too. I just used black pepper for seasoning. Great, quick, comforting Mac and cheese. I’ll be using this recipe loads. Thank you

    Reply
    • Tracy says

      December 10, 2020 at 8:14 pm

      So glad you enjoyed it, Tracy!!

      Reply
  48. Sarah says

    March 2, 2021 at 10:52 am

    5 stars
    I made this for my 11 year old. I am not a Mac n cheese lover at all. But my son can’t get enough. This is the perfect amount. I added 1/2 tsp of parsley and 1/2 a tsp garlic powder and a slice of chopped ham. Went down a storm.

    Thank u 4 this simple recipe.

    Reply
    • Tracy says

      March 3, 2021 at 11:50 am

      So glad your son enjoyed it, Sarah!!

      Reply
  49. Isabella Jones says

    March 14, 2021 at 12:42 pm

    5 stars
    Oh my goodness!! This was so good and easy – I’ve been craving mac and cheese all day but I’ve never made it before. Stumbled across this recipe and decided to try it, it didn’t disappoint!
    I did make some changes: I used oat milk (it was all we had in), I added mozzarella, smoky cheddar and Parmesan, and I put it into an ovenproof dish at the end with some extra mozzarella on top and grilled it until the cheese went golden. SO GOOD. I had it with some chicken sausages on the side, it really was the perfect dinner. Thankyou!

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  50. Mags says

    March 22, 2021 at 2:33 pm

    I have this recipe memorized and I make it all the time (the other recipe of yours I have memorized is the no chill chocolate chip cookies). I often make just the sauce for tater tots or cheese fries.

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    • Tracy says

      March 25, 2021 at 11:25 am

      That makes me so happy to hear! Thanks, Mags!!

      Reply
  51. Barbara says

    May 10, 2021 at 7:12 pm

    5 stars
    It’s cold and wet, I’ve just returned home after three weeks of dealing with stressful family issues and I was in the mood for easy comfort food. This Mac and cheese really hit the spot. It was so easy to make and delicious. I substituted Smokey paprika for the cayenne, added a dash of mild mustard and used a sharp cheddar for the cheese. I will be making this one again, thanks.

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  52. Steve says

    May 14, 2021 at 1:31 pm

    5 stars
    Needed a quick lunch meal for two Seniors. I added some smoked sausage. Easy to make. Will definitely make it again. #BakingMischief

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    • Tracy says

      May 18, 2021 at 11:36 am

      So happy to hear it, Steve!!

      Reply
  53. Megan says

    May 15, 2021 at 10:28 am

    5 stars
    This is so good and easy

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    • Tracy says

      May 18, 2021 at 11:35 am

      Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it!

      Reply
  54. Penny Pfoh says

    May 27, 2021 at 9:06 am

    4 stars
    So glad I came across your website! I basically stopped making mac & cheese because I end up with so many leftovers but I doubled this for supper last night for my husband and I. We really enjoyed the creaminess of the sauce and I added garlic powder and dried parsley. I took into consideration your comment about the pasta cutting the spices so added a good shake of seasoning salt. I agree there was a little too much sauce but we ate right through it! This will now be my go to recipe due to it’s ease. I ended up spending quite a bit of time looking through your other recipes (for 1 and for 2) and found other delights I plan on making soon.

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  55. KayL says

    October 3, 2021 at 10:56 am

    5 stars
    This recipe is perfect. I have used different kinds of cheese (cheddar, Red Leicester) and have got great results each time. I also double the recipe. I like that this recipe uses staple ingredients (and no egg). Thanks for sharing this one!

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  56. Beth ST Germain says

    November 12, 2021 at 5:37 pm

    This was just rated a 10 at dinner and the family said it was even better than Chick-Fil-A ( A huge compliment! ). I had cavatappi pasta so I weighed it out. When it was all mixed up, I put extra cheese on the top and stuck it under the broiler until it browned. This is definitely a keeper and super easy to make!

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    • Tracy says

      November 16, 2021 at 5:30 pm

      So thrilled to hear it, Beth!!

      Reply
  57. Simona Coneva says

    December 15, 2021 at 8:59 pm

    I doubled the recipe and enjoyed this a lot! For me it was too saucy initially, so I boiled some additional pasta (I used whole wheat). Thank you for this keeper of a simple and delicious recipe!

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  58. Melissa says

    December 31, 2021 at 3:08 pm

    5 stars
    I love homemade Mac and cheese but hate making a big pot, so I tried this and it was awesome! Mine seemed to have a bit too much sauce but that’s not a bad thing! I used low-fat milk and cheese, I also used seasoned salt rather than regular and a pinch of dry mustard. Amazing!

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  59. Rebecca says

    January 8, 2022 at 5:29 pm

    5 stars
    This recipe is perfect. I’m so happy right now! Sometimes you just need mac and cheese

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    • Tracy says

      January 8, 2022 at 6:47 pm

      Thanks, Rebecca! So glad it hit the spot!

      Reply
  60. Yaz says

    March 4, 2022 at 12:51 pm

    5 stars
    Delicious!!! I made this today and topped it with panko breadcrumbs then baked in the oven for a few minutes to get a crunchy top. Tastes much better than the store sauces and mixes.

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    • Tracy says

      March 8, 2022 at 7:35 am

      So glad you enjoyed it, Yaz!

      Reply
  61. Ingrid says

    March 23, 2022 at 10:49 am

    5 stars
    I made this recipe with my life skills group (all boys in Grade 11) and they devoured the whole pot!

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  62. CM says

    June 2, 2022 at 6:50 pm

    5 stars
    This is perfect! I double it for my two boys when they want mac and cheese since my husband and I can’t have dairy/gluten anymore and I don’t want to make a huge amount. It’s been a great, easy option!

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  63. lauren says

    October 12, 2022 at 7:52 pm

    5 stars
    i just made this. we wanted to try our new halloween pasta from aldi and settled on your recipe. unfortunately, all we had in the fridge was mexican cheese blend lol. so we used that. i added some extra salt and paprika to make up some more flavor. amazing recipe!!! move over kraft! lol

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  64. Amy says

    November 23, 2022 at 11:20 am

    5 stars
    I have had a bad cold and saw an ad for Mac n cheese and really wanted some. Found this recipe and it hit the spot.
    Will definitely be making again as my husband and kids don’t like Mac n cheese so works well to make some just for me. I added red pepper flakes on top of mine and a bit of Parmesan cheese.

    Reply
    • Tracy says

      November 23, 2022 at 11:54 am

      So glad you enjoyed it, Amy. Feel better soon!!

      Reply

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