On Monday, knowing we had a busy workday ahead, we planned ahead and prepared this mac and cheese in advance, ready to simply pop in the oven as soon as we got home!

This is one of our all-time favorite comfort foods. The recipe comes from my mom, who passed away years ago. Although she wasn’t a fan of the tomatoes in it, we absolutely adore this dish!

All five of our kids absolutely love this—it’s definitely a family favorite!

We especially enjoy serving this dish alongside breakfast sausages, often drizzling them with maple syrup for added flavor. My oldest son even loves to pour maple syrup over his mac and cheese!

You can view the full recipe here: Best Mac and Cheese