Mac and cheese from Barefoot Contessa Family Style: Easy Ideas and Recipes That Make Everyone Feel Like Family (page 202) by Ina Garten

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  • carol_se9mwz on May 09, 2026

    I skipped adding the tomatoes. They would ruin the Mac and cheese for me

  • adellel on February 16, 2026

    This was delicious. I made 1/2 the recipe and cooked for 20 min in an 8x8 baker, then used the broiler to brown the breadcrumbs (white bread toasted and then chopped in the food processor). The tomatoes added an amazing flavor!

  • dbuhler on February 04, 2023

    This was delicious, however, the next time I make it will want to try a couple of changes...reduce the amount of nutmeg to 1/4 tsp., and also reduce the amount of flour in the béchamel sauce to 1/4 cup-ish. I felt like the finished dish was dry and pasty (perhaps I cooked my sauce too long before adding the cheese?) and I prefer my mac and cheese a bit more creamy. I also discovered that the full recipe did not fit well in my Mrs. Anderson's 9x13 baking dish as it bubbled over quite a bit. I loved the tomatoes on the top, it was delicious and it made the dish so pretty looking. Next time I make this I will probably half it and try the minor modifications...I can't wait!

  • Lepa on September 07, 2021

    This is very basic and delicious. I made it for my son's birthday and the kids inhaled it. Definitely a repeat!

  • KristenS on April 20, 2020

    I love Ina's recipes and this is tasty, but maybe a bit too rich. More than enough sauce for extra pasta or added veg.

  • anya_sf on January 23, 2020

    This is my go-to mac and cheese recipe, although I usually make 1/2 recipe, but stir in cooked cauliflower florets (from 1 small cauliflower). There is enough sauce for the extra veg.

  • Kate. on July 07, 2015

    Favorite recipe for Mac and cheese. Everyone loves this

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  • Kitchn

    Thanks to the all-white, Gruyère-based cheese sauce, it feels much fancier than your typical mac and cheese, making it worthy of a spot at a dinner party or holiday table.

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