Easy Freezer Mac & Cheese Recipe! (2024)

FAQs

Can you make mac and cheese and freeze it? ›

Yes. Mac and cheese can be frozen for up to three months. The creamier the mac and cheese sauce is, the better it will be for freezing. Thaw in the refrigerator or microwave before baking.

Family sized frozen macaroni and cheese, 1- small pint of heavy cream, 1- 8oz medium cheddar, 1 - 8oz sharp cheddar. Thaw macaroni, pour heavy cream and mix in, shred cheeses and mix in. Save some cheese for the top. Cook according to box or until heated through and cheese is melted.

If you baked a casserole in a Pyrex dish and wanted to freeze the leftovers, don't transfer the still-hot dish to the freezer. Instead, let the casserole cool to room temperature, then cover the dish, and store it in the freezer.

You can either freeze it after it's baked (and then reheat it when it's time to eat) or you can prepare your mac and cheese, but freeze it before baking. If you freeze it before baking, it tends to come out creamier and less grainy when it's time to cook it because it hasn't been heated up twice.

Cover tightly with aluminum foil. Freeze for up to 2 months.

Salt: When adding salt, keep in mind that cheese has salt in it. You can also use salted butter but just add salt and taste as you go. Black Pepper: Always a must! Nutmeg: This is also optional but trust me, a dash of it goes a long way to balance the tangy cheese flavor and all the fats.

BLANCHED MACARONI PRODUCT (WATER, SEMOLINA, DRIED EGG WHITES), SKIM MILK, WATER, CHEDDAR CHEESE (CULTURED MILK, SALT, ENZYMES, ANNATTO COLOR), CHEDDAR CLUB CHEESE (CHEDDAR CHEESE [CULTURED MILK, SALT, ENZYMES], WATER, SALT, ANNATTO COLOR), SOYBEAN OIL, 2% OR LESS OF BLEACHED WHEAT FLOUR, MODIFIED CORNSTARCH, SEA SALT, ...

Can I put glass in the freezer? Only if it says freezer-safe (usually tempered glass). Otherwise, it can crack and that's no fun. Also make sure to remember that liquids expand, and glass has no wiggle room, so if you're freezing in a freezer-safe glass container, you still want to leave a little room at the top.

Are Pyrex glass containers freezer-safe? ›

Yes, Pyrex glass containers are safe for freezing food. However, it's important to follow some guidelines to prevent the glass from cracking or breaking due to temperature changes: Allow hot food to cool to room temperature before placing it in the freezer.

Our borosilicate glass products can be put into freezer and can resist till -40°c.

What Is the Best Cheese for Mac and Cheese? Sharp cheddar is the overwhelming popular choice, but for extra-creamy results, we think medium cheddar is even better. Other delicious options include Gruyère, smoked Gouda, and Monterey Jack.

However, the Food Standards Agency (FSA) recommends that food is only reheated once, so follow this guidance wherever possible. When you reheat food, you must ensure it is piping hot all the way through. This indicates that you have properly reheated it and the bacteria has been destroyed.

Be careful not to overheat the mac and cheese, which will cause the proteins and fat in the cheese to separate, and which will also make the pasta mushy. If you made a stovetop version of mac and cheese, and you want to reheat it in the oven, it's not ideal, but it will work.

Storing Mac and Cheese

This mac and cheese is best on the day it's made, but leftovers will keep in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Pop them in the microwave to reheat, or warm them in baking dish covered with aluminum foil in a 350°F oven.