Easiest Homestyle Macaroni and Cheese
"My family always expects the 'real deal' homemade macaroni and cheese, and this recipe passed the 'family taste test' with flying colors on Easter. However, this time it was much easier to make, using jarred Alfredo sauce instead of homemade white sauce. Try it. It's easy as pie, and FABULOUS!"
Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)
Counts 6 of 8 ingredients — the other 2 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.
What these numbers assume — 6 portions →
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Flour | 1 cup (125g) all-purpose | 455 |
| Olive Oil | 1 tbsp (14g) | 119 |
| Processed Cheese | 1 oz (28g) cheddar | 113 |
| Cheddar Cheese | 1 oz (28g) | 113 |
| Black Pepper | 1 tsp ground (2.3g) | 6 |
| Salt | 1 tsp (6g) | 0 |
| Macaroni | not in our table | 0 |
| Sauce | not in our table | 0 |
Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.
Ingredients
- cooking spray
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
- 2 (16 ounce) packages elbow macaroni
- 2 (15 ounce) jars Alfredo sauce
- 1 (1 pound) package processed cheese (such as Velveeta®), cubed
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 (16 ounce) package shredded sharp Cheddar cheese, divided
- dry bread crumbs