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Stouffer's Macaroni & Cheese Recipe
Stouffer's Macaroni & Cheese
By Todd Wilbur

Recipe Type: Side Dish
Calories: 340
Cook Time: 2 hours 5 minutes
Recipe Rating: 4.8 (19 reviews)
 
What is it about Stouffer's Macaroni & Cheese that makes it the number one choice for true mac & cheese maniacs? It's probably the simple recipe that includes wholesome ingredients like skim milk and real cheddar cheese, without any preservatives or unpronounceable chemicals in there. This basic formula is good news for kitchen cloners who want an easy fix that doesn't require much shopping. I found the recipe to work best as an exact duplicate of the actual product: a frozen dish that you heat up later in the oven. This way you'll get slightly browned macaroni & cheese that looks like it posed for the nicely lit photo on the Stouffer's box. Since you'll only need about 3/4 cup of uncooked elbow macaroni for each recipe, you can make several 4-person servings with just one 16-ounce box of macaroni, and then keep them all in the freezer until the days when your troops assemble for their mac attacks. Be sure to use freshly shredded cheddar cheese here, since it melts much better than pre-shredded cheese (and it's cheaper!). And use a whisk to stir the sauce often as it thickens, so that you get a smooth -- not lumpy or grainy -- finished product. If you feel like classing up this comfort food clone, serve it in your nicest casserole dish and tell everyone you prepared "pasta formaggio."
 
1 cup skim milk
5 teaspoons all-purpose flour
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Jen hagenseker  
Submitted on 02/06/12

Stouffer's Mac & Cheese is one of those things I've missed so much since going gluten-free seven years ago. I came across this recipe and thought I'd give it a try with a GF pasta, Tinkyada brand to be exact. The results were excellent...just like I remembered. I hate to admit that I ate the entire thing myself. I did find that it required a little more GF pasta than the original recipe called for. The GF pasta doesn't expand when cooked to make as much as the recipe required. Than
Robin Reynolds  
Submitted on 05/19/11

Just fixed this recipe and honestly it was awesome. I wanted to serve it tonight so I put everything in the pan, saved a little of the sauce to put on top and broiled it for about 6-7 minutes just to brown it and make the cheese crunching. Almost as good as baking from frozen. Thanks Todd!
Don Hunter  
Submitted on 11/21/10

I've tried it, and as a die-hard Stauffer's Mac & Cheese fan, I can truthfully say that although this isn't an exact clone, it's as close as anyone will ever come, HOWEVER: Do NOT use sharp or extra sharp cheddar cheese. they will
Cindy--Florida  
Submitted on 09/12/07

No more buying frozen for me...this recipe is dead on. I mixed up the cheese a little by using a mixture of sharp, colby-jack, and velvetta and it still tasted just like the real deal.
Deb - Pittsburgh  
Submitted on 02/19/07

This recipe is very good and right on the mark. The only changes that I would make would be to quadruple the recipe. It DOES taste better after freezing for some reason...so keep that in mind.
Carol B.  
Submitted on 01/11/07

Loved it! Turned out better that the original. I used sharp cheddar cheese instead of the medium and whole milk instead of skim. Next time I'm going to make 4 times as much. Thanks Todd!
cynthia  
Submitted on 12/18/06

I told my hubby that I was making mac & cheese for dinner, and he sure didn't expect this! This is a great recipe, but I think you need to double it to get enough to serve 4 people. I had to wait till I froze this and reheated before I rated it. It was even better reheated after being frozen. Thanks for this great make ahead recipe!!!
Anonymous  
Submitted on 12/05/06

I love the original Stouffers Mac and Cheese and as I live overseas, whenever I visit the USA, that's one of the first items I buy. I can eat it every day. I couldn't believe it when I tasted this version - it is exactly the same! Like the others have said, it doesn't make enough. Thanks Todd for cloning this recipe, now I can enjoy one of my favorite foods without having to travel to the USA to buy it!
M. Boyd  
Submitted on 11/26/06

If it didn't turn out better than the original or at the very least as good as, YOU did something wrong. (I'm speaking from experience). Thank You Todd, I can't wait for your next book!!!
Marcus Potts  
Submitted on 11/12/06

I thought that this macaroni and cheese was not as creamy and thick as the real Stouffer's Macaroni and Cheese.
Tiffany Mann  
Submitted on 11/12/06

The taste here was dead on. My mother tripled the batch and poured then into casserole dishes to freeze for when family was visiting. This is a great make ahead meal. I was concerned when I poured it into the casserole dish that it was a little saucey. But dont worry, when it bakes up it will be perfect.
carol boyer  
Submitted on 11/12/06

Very Very Good!!!!!!!
Mary LeBlanc  
Submitted on 11/11/06

I made the Mac and Cheese today. It was VERY easy to make and tastes delicious. I added bread crumbs to the top and baked it for a few mins at 350*f to give it a crisp topping.
Angie  
Submitted on 11/11/06

This is wonderful and tastes just like the real thing! I didn't freeze mine though and simply baked it for about 40 minutes at 350 after I poured it into the casserole dish. My only complaint is that there wasn't enough!! I doubled the recipe and it still wasn't enough for my large family so I will be tripling the recipe next time!! It's delicious!!!
JoeJoe  
Submitted on 11/09/06

Taste much better than the frozen 'real thing'. Very easy to make!
Susan  
Submitted on 11/08/06

This is the best. I always buy this mac & cheese when it's on sale but not any more. Taste is spot on. But, I NEVER USE margarine. (Trans Fats will kill you).
Deborah Mitchell  
Submitted on 11/08/06

Delicious Macaroni and Cheese. Simple, kids and husband loved it.
Anonymous  
Submitted on 11/07/06

Thank goodness - I can quit buying Stouffer's mac and cheese. My daughter is a mac-and-cheese-aholic and this recipe will come in very handy and be made over and over. Thank you.
Twanda  
Submitted on 11/06/06

Awesome! Made it immediatley. Tastes just like the real thing!