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.
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.
Watch Video Print Recipe Pin RecipeServings 10 people
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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Which mac and cheese would you suggest, I am cooking some for our thanksgiving family gathering also do you have any deviled eggs recipes?
If it’s your first time, you can start off with this one. I will upload a deviled egg recipe soon.
The macaroni and cheese is so delicious and before your video I didn’t know how to make this dish. Thank you so much and I prefer for you to do both on the blog and video
Can I double everything on here if I am feeding 20 people? Is it anything I shouldn’t double?
I would cook each platter separately. You don’t want to over cook or under cook the macaroni and cheese. 🙂
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.)
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
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! 🙂
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.
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.
The directions read cover it but I did it like the video shows. 🙂
The video is edited, always follow the written directions 🙂
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.
My classic macaroni and cheese did not get done baking it according to the recipe.
Unsure on what that means.
Is it supposed to be cooked uncovered or covered? Thanks!
As written, the macaroni and cheese should be covered.
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.
You’re so sweet! I appreciate you trying my recipes! XOXO
Im just wondering how many servings is your macaroni receipe? Do you have the measurements for a family of 3?
This recipe should feed about 6-8 people. You will have to divide the recipe if your making it for three people.
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!!
I’m so glad that the kids liked the mac and cheese! I hope you try some more of my recipes! XOXO
Hey Rosie!!!!!
Can the recipe be uploaded I am unable to see the recipe?
Thank you
Hi Marie! I fixed it. The recipe is now there.
Is the butter salted or unsalted?
Both will work.
Hi Rosie!
I truly enjoyed your receipt! My mom loved it:-)
Glad that you liked my recipe!
Hi, do you have any recipes that you cook with smoked turkey (beans, greens, soups etc)?
Can I substitute the milk with half and half or evaporated milk? If so, do I use the same measurement?
For best results, I’d stick to the recipe 🙂
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.
Hi Wandy! I’m glad that you found my blog as well! Happy Holidays!
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 :))
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 🙂
The macaroni and cheese is so delicious and before your video I didn’t know how to make this dish. Thank you so much and I prefer for you to do both on the blog and video
I love your videos! It’s fun to see how you put the recipe together. Going to try your macaroni and cheese recipe as I get the ingredients! Thank you and God Bless! ❤️
Thanks so much Cindy! XOXO
I like both recipes . I sometimes forget something in a recipe so I like the recipe and watching you cook it . Thank you
Simple and straightforward recipe that is delicious! Thank you!
Hi Rosie. I like looking at the video before I read the recipe. Keep doing that please.
Hi Linda! I understand. I’ll try to do more videos.
This looks delicious. I’m going to use this recipe the next time I prepare Mac n Cheese. I am from Seattle, born and raised but did not know about you until I moved to Texas about 5 years ago. I last lived in Auburn, but Federal Way was where I shopped. I purchased one of your earlier Recipe Books for my daughter as a Christmas Present. She still uses it. Thank you for all the great recipes and I really like the videos. They answer a lot of questions that the paper recipe cannot.
Hello there fellow Washingtonian! I’m glad that you found me. Thanks so much purchasing my cookbook. I appreciate the support!
Personally I love the video and the written instructions! Keep doing what you’re doing!
The food taste great and there are not a whole lot of uncommon ingredients. Everything is affordable!
Thanks so much for the feedback Vanita! It’s greatly appreciated!
I love your videos, they are so helpful. Thank you.
Thank you for coming by Dorsey! XOXO
I like the audio matching the video because I am not a good cook so I can easily keep track and also pause when I need to, thank you!