I am a self-confessed carbivore and macaroni and cheese is seriously one of my favorite foods. This recipe is the best I’ve ever made, it is so creamy and cheesy and seasoned beautifully.

HOW TO MAKE BAKED HOMEMADE MAC AND CHEESE Start by preheating your oven to 300 degrees. Fill a pot with water and bring it to a boil. Prepare the pasta according to the directions on the box.

To make mac and cheese like you're eating with Dolly and Rachel Parton, boil elbow macaroni in a pot of salted water for 2–3 minutes less than the package instructions.

Mac and cheese was always such a hit that I decided I needed to start making it from scratch—it's not that hard anyway! With cheese and milk always on hand, all I needed was a box of pasta and a go-to ...

My mom makes the best mac and cheese, but she does not come in a box. My kids would probably have starved to death by now if it weren't for Annie's. Specifically the purple box.