What’s the Best Way to Reheat Mac & Cheese?

Christine Gallary
Christine GallaryFood Editor-at-Large
Christine graduated from Le Cordon Bleu in Paris, France, and she has worked at Cook's Illustrated and CHOW.com. She lives in San Francisco and loves teaching cooking classes. Follow her latest culinary escapades on Instagram.
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updated May 1, 2019
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Q: Not having grown up in the States, I didn’t know about mac and cheese until they started stocking it in the shelves here a few years ago. I always keep a box around in case of a hurried meal, but I’ve noticed that it just doesn’t taste as good when I reheat the leftovers.

I’ve tried using the microwave and oven, but the leftovers were still not as good as when fresh. Is there a way to reheat it without ruining the texture or flavor?

Sent by Jalele

Editor: I personally find the best way to reheat mac and cheese, especially the boxed variety, is to do it over low heat on the stovetop with a splash of milk and maybe a little butter since the pasta’s usually dried out a bit. With some vigilant stirring, it comes close to its original state!

Readers, how do you like to reheat mac and cheese?

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