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Classic Macaroni and Cheese

7/31/14

You will absolutely love this soul food-style macaroni and cheese! It's so cheesy, creamy and easy!
In this post, I’m going to show you how to make some of the most creamiest and cheesiest mac and cheese! I actually shared this recipe a years ago, but it wasn’t  available in printing form ( thanks to the many people who kept reminding me). Now it’s available, and you can add it t your recipe collection!

This recipe is super easy, and is will easily feed up to 10 people. Give it a try and tell me what you think.

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Classic Macaroni and Cheese

This soul food-style macaroni and cheese is so creamy and cheesy and feeds up to 10 guests! It's a great classic recipe to keep in your rotation. 
Course Side Dish
Cuisine Soul Food
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 10 people
Author I Heart Recipes

Ingredients

  • 1 pound elbow macaroni
  • 5 jumbo/large eggs
  • 4 cups of whole milk
  • 2 tbsp melted butter
  • 2 tbsp hot sauce
  • 4 cups of sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp ground black pepper

Instructions

  • Cook the elbow macaroni and cheese until it's half way done.
  • Drain the pasta and set it to the side.
  • Crack the eggs, and place them into a large mixing bowl.
  • Beat The eggs, until the color is completely yellow.
  • Add four cups of milk into the mixing bowl, along with the hot sauce, and butter.
  • Beat the ingredients together.
  • Add 2 cups of cheese into the large mixing bowl, and fold the cheese in with the other ingredients.
  • Choose your bake dish, place the pasta inside.
  • Add the remaining 2 cups of cheese, and fold it in with the pasta.
  • Pour the cheese and milk mixture over the pasta.
  • Sprinkle on the paprika and pepper.
  • Fold in the ingredients.
  • Cover the macaroni and cheese, and let it bake in the oven on 350 for 30-35 minutes.
  • ENJOY!

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Filed Under: All Posts, Dinner Tagged With: holidays dishes, pasta, soul

Comments

  1. regina says

    November 12, 2014 at 4:45 am

    Which mac and cheese would you suggest, I am cooking some for our thanksgiving family gathering also do you have any deviled eggs recipes?

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      November 12, 2014 at 10:40 am

      If it’s your first time, you can start off with this one. I will upload a deviled egg recipe soon.

      Reply
  2. adrienne says

    November 24, 2014 at 3:53 pm

    Can I double everything on here if I am feeding 20 people? Is it anything I shouldn’t double?

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      November 24, 2014 at 3:59 pm

      I would cook each platter separately. You don’t want to over cook or under cook the macaroni and cheese. 🙂

      Reply
  3. Char says

    November 25, 2014 at 6:32 am

    Hi there! I’m new to your blog, but came across your video for Southern Baked Mac’n’Cheese on youtube! I’m so happy I did! My two little boys LOVE mac’n’cheese….but unfortunately, I’ve never actually made it. Their daddy grew up on the Velveeta Shells’n’cheese, since his mama never really made the “real stuff” either. Which one do you think I should make for Thanksgiving….The Southern Baked one or this Classic Mac? I’m torn because they both look sooooooo yummy! Plus, I have a picky mother in law who tries to criticize everything I make (even though I’m normally a pretty good cook/baker)….so I want to make sure I pick the right one. 🙂 (Though I’m sure I can’t go wrong with either.)

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      November 25, 2014 at 7:36 am

      Hi Char! Since this is your first time around, I’d say go with the classic macaroni and cheese. It’s pretty much foolproof. The last thing we want it the “Mother in Law” talking mess. LOL…. Definitely stick with the classic mac n cheese. ALSO the hot sauce just adds flavor to the sauce. It doesn’t make it spicy ( my son hates spicy food too). If you want, you can leave the hot sauce out if it freaks you out. It won’t make much of a difference 🙂 .. I hope you and your family have an amazing Thanksgiving! XOXO

      Reply
      • Char says

        November 25, 2014 at 2:54 pm

        Thanks Rosie! Been browsing through your recipes, and I just can’t express to you enough how excited I am to have found you! Can’t wait to try everything! I’ll go with the Classic Mac then! Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours! 🙂

        Reply
  4. Andrew says

    November 26, 2014 at 8:11 am

    This is supposed to cooked uncovered, correct? I We followed these directions perfectly last night and it came out very soupy. We had to re-cook it uncovered, following the video, versus text. Even at 35 minutes on 350 in a gas oven, it was a little soupy.

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      November 26, 2014 at 8:18 am

      Hi Andrew, I’m not sure why you’re macaroni and cheese came out “soupy”. Especially if you followed the recipe given. That is indeed a first.

      Reply
      • Joyce says

        November 8, 2017 at 11:24 am

        The directions read cover it but I did it like the video shows. 🙂

        Reply
        • Rosie says

          November 8, 2017 at 4:52 pm

          The video is edited, always follow the written directions 🙂

          Reply
      • Karen says

        November 25, 2021 at 12:40 pm

        I used this recipe and followed it exactly. Covered it and it was nowhere near done in 35 minutes. When I read the recipe, I thought that 4 cups was a lot of milk. But I followed it and it was not near done. If I do it again, I will use less milk. I did not tweak it because you said it was fool proof. For me it wasn’t.

        Reply
    • Sylvia says

      February 28, 2015 at 1:20 pm

      My classic macaroni and cheese did not get done baking it according to the recipe.

      Reply
      • Rosie says

        March 1, 2015 at 2:53 pm

        Unsure on what that means.

        Reply
  5. Andrew says

    November 26, 2014 at 8:20 am

    Is it supposed to be cooked uncovered or covered? Thanks!

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      November 26, 2014 at 11:32 am

      As written, the macaroni and cheese should be covered.

      Reply
  6. lauren balkum-brown says

    March 15, 2015 at 4:27 pm

    You are a God sent and I know my gift. My dad was a certified chef many years, but one thing he didn’t do was teach a sister about the kitchen well I prayed about good recipes and found your site. I still don’t tell husband and 4 kids about this. They say its good and I say Yes Ms. Rosie did it again. Plus I have an Aunt Rosie which makes us family now.
    Thank you and God bless.

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      March 18, 2015 at 8:16 pm

      You’re so sweet! I appreciate you trying my recipes! XOXO

      Reply
  7. Dee says

    September 5, 2015 at 3:35 pm

    Im just wondering how many servings is your macaroni receipe? Do you have the measurements for a family of 3?

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      September 6, 2015 at 8:55 am

      This recipe should feed about 6-8 people. You will have to divide the recipe if your making it for three people.

      Reply
  8. Beth Roberts says

    September 20, 2015 at 12:26 pm

    Oh my goodness!! The kids had a fit over this Mac n cheese!! It couldn’t have came out anymore perfect!! Thank you so much for all your hard work on your site! I can’t wait to try even more of your food! Yum!!

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      September 20, 2015 at 1:11 pm

      I’m so glad that the kids liked the mac and cheese! I hope you try some more of my recipes! XOXO

      Reply
  9. Marie says

    May 12, 2016 at 1:23 pm

    Hey Rosie!!!!!

    Can the recipe be uploaded I am unable to see the recipe?

    Thank you

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      May 12, 2016 at 9:34 pm

      Hi Marie! I fixed it. The recipe is now there.

      Reply
  10. rachelle says

    December 11, 2016 at 7:49 pm

    Is the butter salted or unsalted?

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      December 11, 2016 at 8:10 pm

      Both will work.

      Reply
  11. Judy says

    January 23, 2017 at 7:25 pm

    Hi Rosie!

    I truly enjoyed your receipt! My mom loved it:-)

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      January 24, 2017 at 6:25 pm

      Glad that you liked my recipe!

      Reply
  12. V.Hunt says

    February 1, 2017 at 7:42 am

    Hi, do you have any recipes that you cook with smoked turkey (beans, greens, soups etc)?

    Reply
  13. Alicia says

    September 3, 2017 at 7:51 am

    Can I substitute the milk with half and half or evaporated milk? If so, do I use the same measurement?

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      September 3, 2017 at 1:04 pm

      For best results, I’d stick to the recipe 🙂

      Reply
  14. Wandy Taylor says

    November 18, 2017 at 6:17 pm

    5 stars
    Hi Rosie,
    I really like that you video and provide the recipes. You move things along quickly and speak very clearly. So glad I found you.

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      November 18, 2017 at 6:55 pm

      Hi Wandy! I’m glad that you found my blog as well! Happy Holidays!

      Reply
  15. Cynthia says

    April 2, 2018 at 9:24 am

    Just made the Southern Baked Mac n Cheese (holy grail ) – I see the difference in the 2 recipe ingredients, this one is the shorter list :)) In your opinion, do you have a favorite and do you think there is a consistency difference? I willing to make this one too , but I’m just curious…Thank you Rosie , love your site :))

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      April 2, 2018 at 3:42 pm

      I love them all, My favorite ( at the moment) is my soul food macaroni and cheese recipe. If I’m cooking for a large crowd, I like to make the slow cooker macaroni and cheese 🙂

      Reply

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