There's nothing quite like the joy of digging into a bubbling, golden macaroni and cheese straight from the oven. If you've been missing this comfort food classic, the New York Times Cooking section has got you covered with a fail-safe recipe that's sure to hit the spot. This mouth-watering dish , which ranks among the site's most-loved recipes, is the creation of Pulitzer Prize-winning food writer Julia Moskin.

King Charles favorite superfood dinner recipe detailed Tasty lasagna soup recipe is 'easiest' 40-minute dinner you'll make this fall Her decadent mac and cheese comes with a major plus for home cooks there's no need to boil the pasta beforehand. Instead, it bakes right in the dish, soaking up all the creamy, cheesy goodness as it cooks. With over 15,000 glowing reviews, this recipe holds a solid five-star rating, with fans singing its praises for the past seven years.

"I've made this recipe probably a half-dozen times," one reviewer shared. Another added: "It's a quick, no-fail mac-n-cheese casserole. I've also amped up the flavor a bit by adding more dried mustard and some red chili powder.

This one is my go-to!" The top-rated review suggests just one tweak: "This is now my go-to Mac and Cheese, with only one alteration to the recipe as published. "Omit the added salt. It was way too salty with it.

Here is a helpful hint: if you combine all ingredients in your baking dish in the morning, and let it sit in the fridge during the day, it will cook in half the time." Mak.