Hello! And welcome to Hollyโ€™s Cooking Challenge.

This month I will be making Baked Mac and Cheese and I hope you join me!

Baked Mac and Cheese in the dish with a spoon

Cooking Challenge

November 2024 Cooking Challenge

Baked Mac and Cheese

Mac and cheese is definitely my love language, and this version is one of my favorites! This recipe is easy to prepare, with an extra cheesy homemade sauce (yum!) and a buttery crumb topping.

This delicious recipe can be made up to 2 days in advance and freezes well to help you get dinner on the table quickly! And if your family is anything like mine it’s guaranteed to be a hit.

This Month’s Alternative Recipes:

Everyday Comfort Alternative Recipe:

Try a recipe from my cookbook, Everyday Comfort, for this month’s cooking challenge! If you donโ€™t have it yet, grab a copy here and cook along with us.

  • Spicy Sausage Pimento Mac & Cheese (p.79): This cheesy macaroni kicks it up a notch with smoked sausage, cavatappi noodles, and a creamy pimento-inspired sauce. It’s also perfect to make ahead!
image of Everyday Comfort cookbook by Holly Nilsson of Spend With Pennies plus text

After you make your version of my Baked Mac and Cheese (remember, any variation is fine!), send a picture of your creation to cookingchallenge@spendwithpennies.com.

3 images including an ipad with a recipe in it, polaroid photos of lasagna, and an email symbol on an envelope
  1. Make the recipe of the month (or a variation of it!).
  2. Snap a photo of your creation.
  3. Email photos to cookingchallenge@spendwithpennies.com by the last day of the month at 11:59 PM PST for a chance to win a $100 Amazon gift card.

And don’t forget to leave a review on the recipe!

Share your recipe photos on social media and tag us at #HollysCookingChallenge
You could be featured in an upcoming post!

Holly’s Cooking Challenge Details

Visit the Holly’s Cooking Challenge page for full details, a list of FAQ, and to check out the previous challenges.

Official Contest Rules

Last Month’s Challenge

Last month, we made Easy Beef Stroganoff. I loved seeing your delicious versions and how you made them your own!

The winner of Hollyโ€™s October 2024 Cooking Challenge is…

Lisa W.

202410 Cooking Challenge Winner

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Holly Nilsson is the creator of Spend With Pennies, where she creates easy, comforting recipes made for real life. With a passion for nostalgic flavors and simplified techniques, Holly helps busy home cooks create delicious meals that always work. She is also the author of “Everyday Comfort,” which promises to inspire even more hearty, home-cooked meals.
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