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The Ultimate Lady’s Cheesy Mac and Cheese


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43211 Based on 46 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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The Ultimate Lady's Cheesy Mac & Cheese: Would this be the recipe that is served in the restaurant? I will certainly make it if this is the one. Thanks. Lisette Donovan

By Lisette Donovan on April 24, 2012

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Hi Paula I plan to make this for a church dinner, and planing to feed sixty. If i double the reciepe how do i adjust the time and temperature for baking?I love your website! Thank you for sharing your awesome talent!

By Lynda Linquist on February 03, 2012

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Hey Paula, Im lookin for the crock pot mac & cheese recipe I saw on your show the other day when you and bobby were cookin. thanks RoyceAnne

By Royce Kent on January 31, 2012

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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

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this was the great mac chesse we had i make it about four time a month

By marywells on November 29, 2011

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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

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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

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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

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Why so much eggs on your mac- and- cheese

By Judyalcocer on September 05, 2011

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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! smile

By Deborah Golston on August 31, 2011

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this mac- cheese look good

By Anonymous on May 20, 2011

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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

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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

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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

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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

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your mac n cheese was soo good with extra oooooooo

By Anonymous on February 01, 2011

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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

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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

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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

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So easy so good all wrap into one great dish the gamily,friends,& coworkers love everytime!!!

By Anonymous on November 25, 2010

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