Make the creamy, comforting favorite last longer.
Mac and cheese is a great candidate for making and freezing.
The option you choose will depend on your preferences and needs.
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Plus, wait to top the dish with a layer of cheese or crackers until you bake it.
The texture of these toppings can become grainy or soggy when reheated.
How Long Is Frozen Mac And Cheese Good?
Mac and cheese lasts in the freezer for up to three months.
Remove almost all of the plastic wrap when defrosting mac and cheese in the fridge.
Leave only a single piece of plastic wrap loosely on the top of the dish.
An alternative is to defrost in the microwave if the dish fits and can be placed in the microwave.
Once your dish of macaroni and cheese is fully defrosted, follow the baking instructions according to your recipe.
How To Bake From Frozen
Forgot to defrost your mac and cheese the day before?
Don’t be tempted to thaw the casserole on the counter.
Instead, you could bake the dish from frozen, but it will take a little more time.
Remove the plastic wrap and cover the dish with foil.
For small batches, the microwave is best.
Once warm, stir in a pat of butter.
Add some of these main-dish recipes to your freezer stash:
U.S. Department of Agriculture.The Big ThawSafe Defrosting Methods.
