American Cuisine

Joan's Macaroni and Cheese Recipe

Recipe Disclaimer: Nutritional information is provided as a general estimate only. Actual values may vary based on ingredients used, portion sizes, and cooking methods. Always check ingredient labels for allergen information.

Get Joan's Macaroni and Cheese Recipe from Recipe Iseasy

Joan's Macaroni and Cheese Recipe

Joan's Macaroni and Cheese Recipe

Recipe courtesy of Joan's on Third

Watch how to prepare this dish.

Difficulty: Easy
Servings: 10
Total Time: 55 minutes
Preparation: 5 minutes
Cooking: 50 minutes

Nutritional Information Per Serving
Serving Size: 1 of 10 servings
Calories: 641
Total Fat: 38 g
Saturated Fat: 23 g
Carbohydrates: 41 g
Dietary Fiber: 2 g
Sugar: 8 g
Protein: 34 g
Cholesterol: 129 mg
Sodium: 804 mg

Ingredients

  • 1 pound pasta (choose elbow macaroni, fusilli, or any preferred shape)
  • 2 ounces butter
  • 3 3/4 cups whole milk
  • 6 ounces ricotta or small curd cottage cheese
  • 3 ounces cream cheese
  • 12 ounces shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • 12 ounces shredded Gouda cheese, plus an additional 8 ounces
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) NEW: Now you can enable Cook Mode to prevent your screen from sleeping.

Instructions

  1. Set the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
  2. Boil the pasta in a large pot of salted water until it is just tender. Drain thoroughly.
  3. Into the warm pasta, stir in butter, milk, ricotta, cream cheese, Monterey Jack, and 12 ounces of the Gouda. Season with salt and black pepper.
  4. Mix gently, allowing some cheese chunks to remain visible.
  5. Transfer the mixture to a 9 by 11-inch baking dish. Sprinkle the remaining 8 ounces of Gouda on top.
  6. Bake for 30 to 40 minutes until it develops a golden crust. Serve hot or at room temperature.

This recipe was supplied by a professional chef, restaurant, or culinary expert. It has not been verified for home kitchens.

Recipe courtesy of Joan's on Third, Los Angeles, CA

RecipeIsEasy Editorial Team

RecipeIsEasy Editorial Team

Recipe Developer & Food Writer

Our team of passionate home cooks and professional chefs test every recipe to ensure it's easy to follow, delicious, and reliable. We believe great food should be accessible to everyone.

Tested & reviewed by the RecipeIsEasy Kitchen Team

🍽️ Important Recipe Notice

The recipes and nutritional information provided on RecipeIsEasy.com are intended for general informational and educational purposes only. Nutritional values are estimates and may vary based on the specific brands or types of ingredients used.

If you have food allergies, dietary restrictions, or specific health conditions, please consult a qualified dietitian or healthcare professional before preparing or consuming any recipe from this site. Never disregard professional dietary advice because of content you have read here.

Food safety is important — always follow safe food handling and cooking practices. When in doubt about ingredient substitutions or storage, consult a food safety authority.

BBQ Lasagna Recipe

Get BBQ Lasagna Recipe from Recipe Iseasy

Mini PB and J Milkshakes Recipe

Get Mini PB and J Milkshakes Recipe from Recipe Iseasy

Green Chile and Cheddar Cornbread Recipe

Get Green Chile and Cheddar Cornbread Recipe from Recipe Iseasy

Jalapeno Hushpuppies Recipe

Get Jalapeno Hushpuppies Recipe from Recipe Iseasy

Blue Cheese Dressing Recipe

One of the best ideas for blue cheese is tangy, creamy homemade blue cheese dressing. Learn how to make blue cheese sauce for wedge salads, Buffalo wings and more.

Grilled Bratwurst with Brie and Spiral Apple Slaw Recipe

Get Grilled Bratwurst with Brie and Spiral Apple Slaw Recipe from Recipe Iseasy

Tossed Salad and Raspberry Vinaigrette Recipe

Get Tossed Salad and Raspberry Vinaigrette Recipe from Recipe Iseasy

BLTs With Blue Cheese-Buffalo Aioli Recipe

Get BLTs With Blue Cheese-Buffalo Aioli Recipe from Recipe Iseasy

Southern Braised Greens Recipe

Get Southern Braised Greens Recipe from Recipe Iseasy

Slow Roasted Pork Shoulder Recipe

Get Slow Roasted Pork Shoulder Recipe from Recipe Iseasy

Recipeiseasy.com

Your trusted source for cooking tips, answers, and tasty recipes. Make cooking easier and more enjoyable every time!

Email Us: contact@recipeiseasy.com

Copyright ©2025 RecipeIsEasy. All Rights Reserved. No part of this site may be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted without prior written permission.