Can I Make Mac & Cheese Ahead of Time and Bake Later?

Faith Durand
Faith DurandSenior Vice President of Content at AT Media
Faith is the SVP of Content at Apartment Therapy Media and former Editor-in-Chief of The Kitchn. She is the author of three cookbooks, including the James Beard Award-winning, The Kitchn Cookbook. She lives in Columbus, Ohio, with her husband and two daughters.
published Aug 23, 2011
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Q: Can macaroni and cheese be made a day ahead, refrigerated and then baked before use?

Sent by Ruth

Editor: Ruth, yes, absolutely. In fact, it can even be frozen at this point. (When ready to use, thaw and bake.)

Readers, any specific advice for making mac and cheese ahead?

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