Simple Mac and Cheese Recipe

i used cream of chicken soup, instead of mushroom, added half tsp of minced garlic, 1/2 tsp paprika, and used 2 cups of cheese. The recipe turned out very flavourful, and I'll definitely be making it again.

The flavor was lacking; it could definitely use more seasonings, even just garlic or onion powder, and some salt in the very least. The cook time is also way too long; all the liquid ends up cooking out of the dish. I had to add some milk before serving to loosen things up a bit. I also prefer making a cheese sauce instead of just throwing shredded cheese into the macaroni - it doesn't melt in very well, even though I shredded my own cheese.

Good basic recipe - great with a few additions! I tried garlic powder, paprika, cayenne, and an extra cup of cheese. I wanted to use 2 cups of pasta, so I added a cup more milk as well, which turned out to be a good idea because apparently Campbell's condensed cream of mushroom is super salty (if you're using Campbell's, I'd recommend extra milk for sure). I did use regular milk, as in the recipe, and although it did get a teeny bit grainy it seemed less so than with a regular cheese sauce - evaporated milk should solve that problem. Baked at 350 for 50min; about 5 minutes before it was done, I stirred it through with a fork, sprinkled extra cheddar on the top, and left it uncovered to brown a bit. Simple, tasty dinner, and enough over for tomorrow's lunch! I'll definitely try this one again.

I followed other comment suggestions -doubled cheese and added garlic & paprika, baked at 350 for 40 min. So much easier than making an roux. I also added ham left over from Easter dinner for a one-pot meal (served with salad on the side). Definitely a keeper for my family of 7!

Quick, cheap to make, and delicious! I added at least twice as much cheese. Once it's done cooking I crumble French's french fried onions on top then add another layer of cheese then another layer of the french fried onions then I put it under the broiler for maybe 3 min. so it has a nice crunchy cheesy layer on top. Yum! Have a green salad on the side to balance out the meal.

My mother made this quite often while I was growing up, and she used white American cheese. I couldn't remember the measurements, and I'm glad I found this. I also don't bake it, just serve it right out of the pot. I used a little more than 3/4 can if milk, 5c of cooked pasta, and cheese to taste. Swiss is pretty good.

Very good but I did change a few things. I used about 2 cups of cheese and 3 cups of pasta. I added garlic powder, dijon mustard, a dash of nutmeg, dash of worcestershire sauce and pepper. No salt! It is salty enough from the cheese and soup. I do like this recipe even though I adjusted it because the creamed soup is a lot faster then making a roux and tastes very similar in the end.

I use aged cheddar and add diced Black Forest ham (cut fresh from the deli). Adds a lot of flavor! I also purée the mushroom soup and added more milk and cheese. The recipe is a good start but needed some help!

A little plain but good and creamy. I added a few things and jazzed it up a little bit. I mixed in 2cups cheese instead of just the 11/2 cups,1 1/2 cups milk instead of the 1 1/4cups, 2TBS cream cheese, salt, pepper to taste. Baked for 30min Then topped with 1cup french fried onions and 1cup more of shredded cheese and cooked another 10min or until french fried onion have lightly browned.

It was very good and easy, I'm so happy I didn't have to make a roux! I used cream of chicken b/c its what I had on hand. I added much more cheese based on the other reviews. I used a 1 1/2 cup of milk, 1 1/2 cup of sharp cheddar, then the secret flavor adding ingredient, a cup of pepper jack cheese. I needed no further doctoring after that! It was creamy and not too spicy. I also used shredded cheddar, crushed ritz cracker and melted butter to top. Baked until the top was bubbly and brown. MMM gonna eat some for breakfast.

This was amazing! I'm a big mac&cheese fan and this was some of the best. The soup sounds a little strange, but with enough cheese it made it incredibly creamy (without the use of the dreaded "processed cheese food"). With that said, I used tons more cheese than it called for-about 2 cups. I used one can of soup and re-filled the can with half and half, and I added half of a kielbasa (think grown-ups mac&franks). At the suggestion of others, I used a teaspoon of minced garlic and a few shakes of hot sauce. This was restaurant quality and was even wonderful the next day. Thanks for the tasty and easy recipe!

Made this tonight for dinner. I do have 1 request when you list the servings please list if it's 1/2 a cup, 1 cup or 1/4 cup that way for people like me that like to measure out or weight out our food

I love the simplicity of the recipe. It's the bare bones and so easy to add on to.

Bro, I need to calm down, it’s too good.

Well it's good but there's something missing. My sister used to make mac & cheese similar to this but I never could recreate it. This one is very close, it's creamy and simple to make with the same ingredients. Bottom line is it gets the job done but needs something.

I love this recipe! It is super easy and open to many alterations. I used Campbell’s Cream of Celery Soup since it was all I had. My 9 yr. old LOVED it!! Thank goodness for simple recipes.

I like the recipe and I followed it exactly. It just was not flavorful enough. So the next time I make it I’ll have to make substitutions.

It seemed pretty average. Short on flavor.

I add chorizo and i use cream soup powder. It taste good. I don't need to add seasoning.

Great recipe and easy. After reading other reviews I did the following. I used 2 cups of shell macaroni. I also added more shredded sharp cheddar cheese (1 cup). Instead of the mushroom soup I used condensed fiesta nacho cheese soup. I also chopped up about a half of a cup of onion. In addition to that a also blended in a can of fiesta nacho cheese dip sauce. My son said this was the best Mac and cheese ever. Just enough spices to give it a kick and oh so cheesy. It was w real winner.