How to make the ultimate Macaroni and cheese
We analyzed over 162 recipes for Macaroni and cheese to find the ultimate ingredients. Overall, the average review score for across all recipes for Macaroni and cheese was 4.16⭐. Below you can see what made the biggest difference.
Standout ingredients
| 55 | all purpose flour | 4.27 |
| 62 | sharp cheddar cheese | 4.28 |
| 34 | parmesan | 4.36 |
| 8 | panko | 4.40 |
| 7 | velveeta cheese | 4.50 |
| 5 | asiago cheese | 4.54 |
Ingredient breakdown
| 5 | oil | 3.46 |
| 5 | garlic powder | 3.55 |
| 6 | nutritional yeast | 3.70 |
| 19 | paprika | 3.86 |
| 5 | skim milk | 3.89 |
| 10 | dijon mustard | 3.92 |
| 13 | cheese | 3.95 |
| 9 | mustard powder | 3.99 |
| 5 | tomato | 3.99 |
| 9 | worcestershire sauce | 4.00 |
| 8 | cornflour | 4.01 |
| 8 | onion powder | 4.03 |
| 15 | evaporated milk | 4.05 |
| 35 | flour | 4.06 |
| 5 | swiss cheese | 4.06 |
| 5 | bay leaf | 4.06 |
| 7 | mozzarella cheese | 4.07 |
| 16 | water | 4.08 |
| 13 | flat leaf parsley | 4.09 |
| 13 | margarine | 4.10 |
| 7 | thyme | 4.12 |
| 8 | cavatappi | 4.12 |
| 93 | salt | 4.12 |
| 6 | yellow onion | 4.14 |
| 27 | crumbs | 4.14 |
| 45 | cheddar cheese | 4.14 |
| 136 | macaroni | 4.15 |
| 30 | egg | 4.15 |
| 11 | hot sauce | 4.16 |
| 94 | black pepper | 4.16 |
| 110 | milk | 4.18 |
| 34 | mustard | 4.18 |
| 24 | garlic | 4.20 |
| 120 | butter | 4.21 |
| 10 | white peppers | 4.21 |
| 8 | pasta | 4.21 |
| 15 | cream cheese | 4.21 |
| 7 | bacon | 4.22 |
| 6 | sour cream | 4.22 |
| 30 | cayenne | 4.22 |
| 7 | american cheese | 4.24 |
| 5 | white cheddar cheese | 4.25 |
| 7 | elbow pasta | 4.25 |
| 33 | kosher salt | 4.25 |
| 20 | onion | 4.26 |
| 14 | nutmeg | 4.27 |
| 16 | olive oil | 4.30 |
| 9 | monterey jack cheese | 4.33 |
| 15 | gruyère cheese | 4.33 |
| 11 | panko crumbs | 4.34 |
| 6 | cottage cheese | 4.35 |
| 10 | heavy cream | 4.39 |
The top recipes for Macaroni and cheese, according to our estimate:
Fleming's Steakhouse Chipotle Cheddar Macaroni and Cheese
www.food.com
Review: 5/5 Dish Dragon Score: 4.60
