Best Big Mamas Mac And Cheese Recipes

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GRANDMA'S SOUTHERN MAC AND CHEESE



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This is my grandmother's macaroni and cheese recipe that we all crave and only get to have twice a year, if we play our cards right. Fairly simple and straightforward. The key is cooking time more than anything.

Provided by Rhett Towles

Categories     Side Dish

Time 48m

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 pound elbow macaroni
4 pounds Cheddar cheese, sliced
1 ½ cups milk
5 eggs, or more to taste
1 tablespoon yellow mustard
ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until tender yet firm to the bite, 8 minutes. Drain.
  • Layer some of the macaroni in a 5-quart baking dish; top with a layer of Cheddar cheese. Continue layering macaroni and Cheddar cheese into the dish, ending with a Cheddar cheese layer.
  • Beat milk, eggs, and mustard together in a bowl; pour over macaroni mixture, ensuring milk mixture gets to all of the macaroni.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is melted and just before cheese around the sides gets crisp, 20 to 25 minutes. Season with black pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 477.8 calories, Carbohydrate 19.1 g, Cholesterol 143.3 mg, Fat 32.1 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 27.8 g, SaturatedFat 19.8 g, Sodium 599 mg, Sugar 2 g

MOMMA'S CREAMY BAKED MACARONI AND CHEESE



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I got this creamy baked macaroni and cheese from my Granddaughter and it is soooooo gooood!

Provided by LINDA BAILEY

Categories     Casseroles

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 9

16 oz elbow macaroni (about 2 cups)
3 Tbsp butter or margarine
1 1/2 c milk, divided ( i used 2% )
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 lb velveeta cheese cubed (1/2 inch size)
8 oz shredded kraft mild cheddar cheese (about 2 cups), divided
8 oz shredded kraft monterrey jack cheese
1 tsp salt
1 tsp freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • 1. Heat oven to 375 degrees F. Cook macaroni in a large pot of salted boiling water until tender but not mushy,about 8-10 minutes. Drain well and pour into a large mixing bowl.
  • 2. Melt on low the Velvetta Cheese and ¾ cup milk until melted (stir often). Pour Melted Cheese Sauce over Pasta and Stir. Add in butter,¾ cups milk,eggs,1 cup shredded cheeses,salt and pepper.
  • 3. Mix well and transfer to a 2 quart baking dish. Pour the remaining cheese on top. Bake until top crust is golden brown and casserole is bubbling ( about 25 minutes ). Serve hot

MOM'S MACARONI AND CHEESE



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The wonderful homemade goodness of this creamy Velveeta mac and cheese makes it a staple side dish in my mother's kitchen and in mine as well. It has tender noodles and a crowd-pleasing golden crumb topping. -Maria Costello, Monroe, North Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner     Side Dishes

Time 1h

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1-1/2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
5 tablespoons butter, divided
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1-1/2 cups whole milk
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
2 ounces cubed Velveeta
2 tablespoons dry bread crumbs

Steps:

  • Cook macaroni according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a saucepan, melt 4 tablespoons butter over medium heat. Stir in flour, salt and pepper until smooth. Gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Reduce heat. Add the cheeses, stirring until cheese is melted. Drain macaroni., Transfer macaroni to a greased 1-1/2-qt. baking dish. Pour cheese sauce over macaroni; mix well. Melt the remaining butter; add the bread crumbs. Sprinkle over top. Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 30 minutes or until heated through and topping is golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 309 calories, Fat 20g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 60mg cholesterol, Sodium 569mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 11g protein.

CLASSIC MAC AND CHEESE



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Nothing is better than homemade classic mac and cheese, the ultimate comfort food!

Provided by T-fal

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pasta     Macaroni and Cheese Recipes     Baked Macaroni and Cheese Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (16 ounce) package elbow macaroni
4 tablespoons butter
4 tablespoons flour
2 cups whole milk
8 ounces shredded Cheddar cheese
4 ounces shredded Swiss cheese
4 ounces Velveeta® processed cheese
½ cup panko bread crumbs

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain.
  • Melt the butter in the bottom of an oven-proof fry pan. Add the flour and stir over heat until just beginning to brown - don't let it get too brown. Take it off the heat and stir in about 1 cup of milk until the butter and flour mixture is fully incorporated. Put it back on the heat and simmer until just beginning to thicken, about 5 minutes. Add the rest of the milk; stir to fully incorporate.
  • Add all of the cheeses and stir to melt. Once melted, add the cooked macaroni. Stir to mix.
  • Cover the top of the mac and cheese with panko crumbs and place the pan in the oven. Bake for about 20 minutes, or until it is bubbling and the bread crumbs are slightly browned.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 537.7 calories, Carbohydrate 54.8 g, Cholesterol 75.5 mg, Fat 25.3 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 23.6 g, SaturatedFat 15.5 g, Sodium 517.5 mg, Sugar 5.7 g

MAMMA'S MAC AND CHEESE



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Provided by Tyler Florence

Time 45m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 pound elbow macaroni
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons flour
2 cups milk
Salt and pepper, to taste
2 cups plus 1/2 cup shredded sharp Cheddar

Steps:

  • Cook the macaroni in boiling water for about 10 minutes until tender but still firm. Drain well and set aside.
  • In a deep skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the flour to make a roux and cook, stirring, to remove any lumps. Pour in the milk and cook until the mixture is thick and smooth. Season with salt and pepper. Stir in 2 cups Cheddar and continue to cook until melted. Add the cooked macaroni and stir. Transfer the mixture to a 2-quart casserole dish. Bake in a preheated 350-degree F oven for 20 minutes. Remove the casserole from oven, top with remaining 1/2-cup cheese. Bake for an additional 5 minutes until hot and bubbly.

GRANDMA'S MAC AND CHEESE



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"Here's a must-have for any cheese lover's recipe box," promises Melissa Bower from Carbondale, Illinois. "The creamy side dish is easy to make and gets rave reviews from everyone who tastes it."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 35m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground mustard
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1-1/3 cups 2% milk
2/3 cup shredded cheddar cheese
2/3 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1-1/2 cups cooked elbow macaroni

Steps:

  • In a saucepan, melt butter. Stir in the flour, salt, mustard and pepper until smooth; gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1 minute or until thickened. Reduce heat. Add the cheeses and Worcestershire sauce; stir until cheese is melted. Fold in macaroni., Pour into a 1-qt. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 10-15 minutes or until bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 474 calories, Fat 23g fat (15g saturated fat), Cholesterol 77mg cholesterol, Sodium 1022mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 30g protein.

MAMA'S BEST MACARONI AND CHEESE



Mama's Best Macaroni and Cheese image

My kids say this is better than 'the blues' and gobble it up, even when I toss in a handful of cooked veggies like broccoli, peas, carrots, etc.... Make it a one dish meal with some tuna, cooked ham, etc... It is just as easy as the 'blue box' at least I think so and it is much healthier!

Provided by Mamas Kitchen Hope

Categories     Cheese

Time 20m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 dash pepper
1/2 teaspoon mustard powder
1 cup milk
1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
2 cups macaroni, cooked
1 pinch cayenne (optional)

Steps:

  • Make a roux by melting butter in pan and adding flour. Stir constantly and cook until it is the color of caramel candy. It burns easily so stir stir stir!
  • Slowly and carefully add milk while stirring.
  • When milk starts to steam add cheese and seasonings and stir until melted and well combined.
  • Pour over cooked macaroni noodles and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 276.1, Fat 12.2, SaturatedFat 7.4, Cholesterol 35.6, Sodium 269.8, Carbohydrate 30.3, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 1.1, Protein 10.9

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