Mom's Oven-Baked Mac and Cheese
Mom's Oven-Baked Mac and Cheese delivers a rich, creamy bite in every forkful thanks to a blend of Colby cheese and cheddar soup that melts smoothly into the pasta. It’s a cozy, family-style casserole with a golden, cheesy top and a nostalgic flavor that feels like home. Serve it for weeknight dinners, potlucks, or any time you crave classic comfort.
- Prep5 mins
- Cook40 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Mom's Oven-Baked Mac and Cheese, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 47 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0.71 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 43 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Food
- 3 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 10
- Heart Health
- 58
- Metabolic
- 24
- Digestive
- 6
- Inflammatory
- 33
- Performance
- 27
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until slightly firm; drain.
- 2
Put the macaroni in a 2-quart casserole dish. Stir in the cheese soup and milk until fully mixed. Sprinkle the shredded Colby cheese on top.
- 3
Bake in the preheated oven until the top is golden brown and the casserole is bubbly, 25 to 30 minutes.
- Calories 618.63 kcal High 31%
- Protein 30.15 g Good Source 60%
- Carbohydrate 63.17 g 23%
- Total Fat 27.3 g High 35%
- Saturated Fat 16.62 g High 83%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 78.79 mg High 26%
- Sodium 879.44 mg High 38%
- Dietary Fiber 2.73 g Low Source 10%
- Total Sugars 4.2 g --
- Added Sugars 0.39 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 590.76 mg Good Source 45%
- Iron 2.44 mg Moderate 14%
- Potassium 222.01 mg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin A 237.66 mcg Good Source 26%
- Vitamin C 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.48 mcg Low Source 2%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
About This Recipe
Mom's Oven Baked Mac and Cheese is made with 4 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 45 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Cheddar Cheese Soup, Macaroni, Milk, and Shredded Cheese. Each serving provides about 618.63 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Mom's Oven-Baked Mac and Cheese made of?
- The main ingredients are Cheddar Cheese Soup, Macaroni, Milk, Shredded Cheese. The full list of 4 is above.
- How long does it take to make Mom's Oven-Baked Mac and Cheese?
- About 45 mins in total: 5 mins to prepare and 40 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 618.63 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Mom's Oven-Baked Mac and Cheese easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 4 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Mom's Oven-Baked Mac and Cheese healthy?
- Mom's Oven-Baked Mac and Cheese has an easyChef Pro health score of 33/100. Per serving, it provides 618.63 calories and 30.15 g of protein, or 60% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of calcium and vitamin A. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 879.44 mg (38% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 16.62 g (83% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat and Gluten, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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