The Ultimate Lady’s Cheesy Mac and Cheese
Based on 43 Reviews
Servings: 8-10 servings
Prep Time: 25 min
Cook Time: 45 min
Difficulty: Easy
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2 cup dried elbow macaroni (4 cups cooked)
1/3 cup grated Cheddar
1/3 cup grated Swiss
1/3 cup grated Jack
1/3 cup grated Colby
1/3 cup grated Muenster
1/3 cup grated Gouda
1/2 cup sour cream
4 tablespoon butter, cut into pieces
6 eggs
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 cup milk
Nonstick spray
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
In a large pot, bring water to a boil. Season water with salt and cook macaroni until al dente, about 10 minutes. Drain pasta and place in a large bowl. While pasta is still hot, add all cheeses. In a separate medium bowl, using a whisk, combine the sour cream, butter, eggs, salt, pepper and milk and add to the macaroni mixture. Spray casserole dish with nonstick spray and pour macaroni mixture into the dish. Bake for 30-45 minutes or until golden brown. Top with additional cheese, if desired.
Recipe courtesy Paula Deen
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Reader Comments:
I usually hate when people review recipes and don't follow the exact recipe at least the first time they make it but I just HAD to review this mac and cheese recipe. I followed the basic format of the recipe except used only mild cheddar cheese and only 1 egg (i didn't have 6 eggs available). This is BY FAR the best mac and cheese recipe I've found, and i've tried A LOT, at least 20+ recipes. My boyfriend is a big fan of baked mac and cheese but none of the other recipes i've tried seemed to have enough flavor or be creamy enough but this one it and definitely doesn't disappoint!
By LearningtoCook on December 20, 2011
this was the great mac chesse we had i make it about four time a month
By marywells on November 29, 2011
Paula thank you so very much very new to your site but i have enjoyed you for a while im really from va been living in maryland now 4yrs. Be blessed you and your family have a safe and Happy Thanks Giving. GOD BLESSED PASTOR PRESTINE SHAVERS
By Prestine on November 23, 2011
Ms Paula I'm looking for our Mac&Cheese; recipe that you put cream cheese in. Thanks Lorean
By Lorean Williams on November 19, 2011
This was more like an egg and noodle casserole with a little cheese. Lacking at best. Wont be making it again.
By Joy E Jeffrey on November 03, 2011
Why so much eggs on your mac- and- cheese
By Judyalcocer on September 05, 2011
Hey Paula,
I have made this wonderful dish numerous times for my family and myself and it is always a big hit. I recently made it with smoked Gouda and OMG it went through the roof! I made a pan today for a Pot Luck at work and every one is "yummin!" Hey, I better go get me some before it is all gobbled up!
Thank You Paula...you are my Girl! 
By Deborah Golston on August 31, 2011
this mac- cheese look good
By Anonymous on May 20, 2011
The cheeses in this recipe create a wonderful flavor! The only change i made the second time was 3 eggs instead of 6 and two cups of milk to make it a little creamier. Very enjoyable!
By Elisabeth on May 16, 2011
Be cautious if making this... it bakes like an egg cassarole. Little bit disappointed because we just wanted some cheesy, creamy, mac and cheese.
By only1reenie on April 24, 2011
Paula I can just pick any of your recipe, and it will turn out great. You are the best......
By Anonymous on February 19, 2011
Paula I can just pick any of your recipe, and it will turn out great. You are the best......
By Anonymous on February 19, 2011
your mac n cheese was soo good with extra oooooooo
By Anonymous on February 01, 2011
There is definitely a typo somewhere. I doubled the macaroni and left everything else the same (and used the cheeses I had on hand). My family liked it! It is not close to being dry, so I am not sure why it was criticized for that. I might use 4 or 5 eggs next time instead, but it was yummy!
By Shelley on January 24, 2011
I've been making Paula's mac & cheese for a while now and it always turns out so delicious! A few modifications that I make: I reduce the eggs to 4 or 5 and substitute Egg Beaters for half of them. Use 2+ LBS of your favorite cheeses. This Thanksgiving I used 1 lb. sharp cheddar, .75 lbs of white cheddar, 1/2 lb of colby jack, and 1/4 lb of applewood smoked cheddar. Yummy!
By Anonymous on November 28, 2010
I made this for thanksgiving, wow! was I dissapointed!way too many eggs,I wish I had read the reviews first!! my mom has a great mac& cheese, but I had to make this expensive egg casarole because I trust paula, I have a huge pan left, no one ate it!I will not make this again.
By Anonymous on November 27, 2010
So easy so good all wrap into one great dish the gamily,friends,& coworkers love everytime!!!
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By Anonymous on September 19, 2010
The flavor was okay, but it was VERY dry and I can make better mac & cheese on my own without buying a bunch of expensive cheeses. This is a FAIL for sure!
By Anonymous on September 12, 2010
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