12 Comments so far

1. Pami on November 25, 2009 5:41 pm

   I like to use a blend of cheeses in my mac and cheese. Last time i made it, I used Swiss, cheddar, and Parmesan. it was so yummy.
   You can use any kind of cheese that you would like. if you substitute regular cheddar for sharp, it will just have a more mild flavor.

2. beks on November 25, 2009 6:34 pm

   you can use most hard cheeses in mac cheese,try gouda or emmental mixed with cheddar heres a nice recipe,enjoy!
   Macaroni cheese
   Serves 4
   Preparation time less than 30 mins
   Cooking time 10 to 30 mins
   Ingredients
   250g/9oz macaroni
   40g/1½oz butter
   40g/1½ plain flour
   600ml/1pint 1½fl oz milk
   250g/9oz grated cheddar
   50g/2oz grated Parmesan
   Method
   1. Cook the macaroni in a large saucepan of boiling salted water for 8-10 minutes; drain well and set aside.
   2. Melt the butter over a medium heat in a saucepan slightly larger than that used for the macaroni. Add the flour and stir to form a roux, cooking for a few minutes.
   3. Gradually whisk in the milk, a little at a time. Cook for 10-15 minutes to a thickened and smooth sauce.
   4. Meanwhile, preheat the grill to hot.
   5. Remove the sauce from the hob, add 175g/6oz of the cheese and stir until the cheese is well combined and melted.
   6. Add the macaroni to the sauce and mix well. Transfer to a deep suitably-sized ovenproof dish.
   7. Sprinkle over the remaining cheddar and the Parmesan and place the dish under the hot grill. Cook until the cheese is browned and bubbling. Serve straightaway.

3. Luna on November 25, 2009 6:38 pm

   you can get american cheese in block form. but the actual sliced, well it will taste bad. that’s my opinion. and it’s rather expensive to use the sandwich slices for mac n cheese. just look around, there is american cheese. and i love love love it for my enchiladas! it melts beautifully and it’s a great mild taste.

4. K M on November 25, 2009 7:29 pm

   You mean like American cheese? Sure but it’s going to give it a much more mild and creamy taste. And typically you don’t need to add as much milk and butter so it would be better to follow a recipe that calls for Velveeta.
   For me, nothing beats sharp cheddar for mac and cheese.

5. libbyami on November 25, 2009 8:01 pm

   of course you can, my fav recipe is Tyler Florence’s Mac and cheese with bacon. Its GREAThttp://www.foodnetwork.com/food/recipes/…
   ps. I HATE velveeta’s fakey taste

6. Dee on November 25, 2009 8:12 pm

   you can but it doesn’t melt as good because it’s processed. Velveeta would be a better subsitute, if not using “real” cheese. Sharp cheddar gives you a “cheesier” taste.

7. Mia Hawkins on November 25, 2009 9:05 pm

   yes you can here is a real good recipe my family loves macorni with a lbs of itailian sherred cheese a half or cup of bread crumbs a little garlic bake at 350 for 30-40 minutes boil mac frist enjoy

8. pegasis on November 25, 2009 9:55 pm

   Yuppers, but you gotta cut the cheese into smaller pieces
   no pun intended. cut cheese.

9. Michelle on November 25, 2009 10:41 pm

   cheese slices? as in individually wrapped cheese? i dont think that would taste very good

10. BHarvey on November 25, 2009 11:21 pm

    use velvetta!

11. steve on November 25, 2009 11:48 pm

    i used velveeta

12. ~Susakins Makoozakins~ on November 25, 2009 11:59 pm

    Sure can but ewwwwwwww!!!