Baked Mac & Cheese with Daily Ration

Oct 17, 2025

2 min read

Updated: Aug 28

Baked mac and cheese has a way of making any meal better. Creamy, cheesy pasta baked until bubbly and golden is comfort food through and through.

Adding Sunday Dinner’s Daily Ration to the breadcrumb topping brings smoky, savory crunch to every bite. It’s a simple addition that elevates the whole dish, making it feel homemade and special.

This is the recipe to keep on hand for family dinners, holidays, or any night when only comfort food will do.

Baked Mac & Cheese with Daily Ration

Creamy, cheesy baked mac and cheese topped with crispy breadcrumbs seasoned with Sunday Dinner’s Daily Ration. It’s classic comfort food with a smoky, savory twist—and an easy side dish for family dinners, holidays, or anytime mac and cheese sounds like the answer.

Prep: 15 min | Cook: 30 min | Total: 45 min | Serves: 6

Ingredients

12 ounces elbow macaroni
3 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3 cups milk
3 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup breadcrumbs
2 tablespoons Sunday Dinner Daily Ration

Instructions

1. Cook the pasta. Preheat oven to 375°F. Cook the macaroni according to package directions until just al dente. Drain and set aside.

2. Make the cheese sauce. Melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in the flour and cook for about 1 minute. Gradually whisk in the milk and continue cooking until the sauce begins to thicken.

3. Add the cheese. Reduce the heat to low and stir in the shredded cheddar until melted and smooth.

4. Add the cooked macaroni to the cheese sauce and stir until well coated. Transfer to a greased baking dish.

5. Add the Daily Ration topping. Combine the breadcrumbs with Daily Ration. Sprinkle evenly over the macaroni and cheese.

6. Bake for 25–30 minutes, until the cheese is bubbling and the breadcrumb topping is golden and crisp. Let rest for a few minutes before serving.

A Few Notes

Try a combination of cheddar, Monterey Jack, Gruyère, or another favorite melting cheese.
Add cooked bacon or broccoli to turn it into a heartier dish.
For an extra-crispy topping, drizzle the seasoned breadcrumbs with a little melted butter before baking.
Don't overcook the pasta before baking. Keeping it al dente helps prevent soft or mushy mac and cheese.