Submitted on August 8, 2010

I believe that macaroni & cheese is the best thing in the history of the universe. However, I'm very picky about the macaroni & cheese that I eat. Kraft has always been my number one pick, followed by Bob Evans. Each time I've tried to make homemade mac & cheese, I usually find myself wishing I had just made some from the blue box instead. However, I adore Paula Deen and this recipe looked absolutely delicious, so I decided to give it a shot. I tweaked it slightly, using a mixture of sharp and mild cheddar, as well as American. I also used no eggs, and cooked it for two hours instead of three. Since my taste buds are stubborn and definitely prefer Kraft, I have to say that the stuff from the blue box is still my favorite. But I loved this mac & cheese recipe from Paula Deen and I would definitely make it again for a big family dinner or holiday.

Submitted on August 8, 2010

Submitted on July 7, 2010

This is awesome Mac N Cheese. I like the consistency of pepper. This recipe makes for a curdy style mac n cheese....it's not smooth like off-the-shelf Velveeta Shells and Cheese. I like the curdy texture of the cheese however I may not have melted the butter & cheese long enough which perhaps resulted in the curd like texture. Reminds me of Cafeteria (restaurant...not school) style mac n cheese. It's light and would be the perfect recipe to please everyone.

Submitted on July 7, 2010

Submitted on July 7, 2010

can anyone tell me how many crockpot fulls of this mac n cheese to make for 100 people? and can i double this recipe for use in 1 crockpot? or does it fill up the whole crockpot? thanks!

Submitted on July 7, 2010

Submitted on June 6, 2010

My family loves this. It is easy to prepare and kids and adults love this.

Submitted on June 6, 2010

Great! Foolproof. and if it does not come out correct, you didnt follow the recipe!!

Submitted on May 5, 2010

Best ever! My significant other is hard to please and he said he'd like a shovel paula I'm totally pleased!! I only cooked the pasta partially so it's not mushy at all and we used medium shells. Paula I luv watching you and your family your good people and you make my day!

Submitted on May 5, 2010

Submitted on May 5, 2010

Horrible! Lumpy, overcooked in only 2 hrs in the crockpot (mushy). Yuck! And no flavour.

Submitted on May 5, 2010

Wonderful!! My kids & husband loved it. It's so easy to make. I've made it in both the crockpot & the oven with perfect results everytime. I haven't made a Paula recipe yet that isn't a big hit in my entire family.

Submitted on April 4, 2010

Submitted on March 3, 2010

This is the best ever! I have tried all of Paulas recipes for Mac and Cheese. I do agree to cut back on egg (1 only). I have always baked mine, and find that any of these recipes can be baked as well, not using a crockpot. Paula is the best, and, although our taste may vary, the foundation is sure set! My family and I Luv ya Paula! Thanks for all the dang home cookin Cousin!

Submitted on March 3, 2010

the best ever mac and cheese. It's the kind that sticks to your ribs, all of them. Thank you Paula for all your great recipes. I just wish I was home bound and sick that I could come to one of your signings or show.

Submitted on March 3, 2010

Submitted on March 3, 2010

NOTE: If you are not from the South, you will not like this recipe. If you love Southern food, this is the mac'n cheese for you! WONDERFUL for pot-lucks!

Submitted on February 2, 2010

My family loved this and it was so creamy. way to go Paula!

Submitted on February 2, 2010

This was the easiest to make! It was great - great taste! My husband turned his nose up when he saw the Cheddar cheese soup going in - it came down fast when he tasted the end product!!! We both enjoyed it -- even as leftover it stay moist. The best I ever made. throw away those box mac & cheese!!

Submitted on February 2, 2010

this recipe is ok, not the creamiest! but good, I added a jar of plain cheese dip, kinda white trash but super good! and it made this recipe much creamier!

Submitted on February 2, 2010

My husband ADORES this mac and cheese recipe! He is extremely fussy and even though I've always liked my own recipe, he was never thrilled with it. Well, he's thrilled with this one! I made it a couple of weeks ago and he's asked me to make it twice more since then. Guess what's for supper tonight? Paula's mac and cheese! Yum!

Submitted on January 1, 2010

I LOVE THIS RECIPE! I am always open to trying new things, and when I learned about this recipe I couldn't wait to try! Great for kids, easy to make, crock pot friendly!

Submitted on January 1, 2010

I am not a good cook!! But this recipe was so easy and so delicious... also made Georgia Chicken and it was awesome...maybe there is hope for me yet!

Submitted on January 1, 2010

I love and trust Paula's recipes but this is one that I did not enjoy. The mac and cheese did not meet my definition of creamy. It taste a bit gritty. I did not like it and will not be making it again-nothing to write home at all.

Submitted on January 1, 2010

such a great recipe! i used only one egg and baked in oven on 300 for 1 1/2 hours and put extra cheese on top. everyone loved it!!!! will become a regular in our house!!!! thanks

Submitted on January 1, 2010

I made it for Christmas & the family loved it! I used a whole stick of butter instead of half and did not use eggs. I only cooked it for 1hr 15min stirring it every 30min and then putting a layer of cheese on top for the last 15min. P.S. If you use rotini noodles it's just like Boston Market's mac & cheese.

Submitted on January 1, 2010

I've made this recipe several times and it is ALWAYS a huge hit! Sinfully delicious & creamy. Making it again tonight...!

Submitted on December 12, 2009

I love mac and cheese but have been unable to find that perfect recipe. I just made this recipe today. It was so smooth and creamy my husband and son absolutely loved it. My husband said that this was the best mac and cheese yet. So this will be the recipe I will use from now on.

Submitted on December 12, 2009

I baked at 350 in oven about 22-25 minutes then stirred. Mixed some butter and plain bread cumbs together and spread on top and put under broiler to get brown. Also only used 2 eggs. Have made it twice and family loved it. Way to go Paula.

Submitted on December 12, 2009

Let me tell you what I did. I forgot the cheese soup and bought cream cheese instead of sour cream, but I left those two out and added one more egg, more milk, and more cheese. It turned out great. Next time, I want to make it right and it should be even better.

Submitted on December 12, 2009

I tried this recipe for Thanksgiving and my family loved it...Making it again for Christmas. Thanks Paula

Submitted on December 12, 2009

This is the best I have had so far, we followed the recipe except for cook time, we only cooked it in the crock pot for 2 hrs and 15 minutes and it was perfect. The only stirring we did was at 30 minutes into cook time, 60 minutes, then 90 minutes, followed by topping it with the rest of the cheese and leaving it alone for the remainder of the time. Crock pots may have different temps at low but mine did not need 3 hours.

Submitted on December 12, 2009

Submitted on December 12, 2009

Excellent!!!

Submitted on December 12, 2009

Submitted on December 12, 2009

I made this recipe for thanksgiving for my in laws everyone absolutely loved it.

Submitted on December 12, 2009

If your having problems with the eggs in your creamy mac and cheese, feel free to omit. This is a "southern" step that Paula loves...making the mac and cheese creamier. A more straight forward recipe is The Lady's Cheesy Mac. Please give it a try.

Submitted on December 12, 2009

I followed the directions and after about 2 hours it looked great... but we waited the recommended 3 hours and by that time it was lumpy and separated and the noodles were falling apart. We want to try it again and might bake it this time... any suggestions on baking time and temp?

Submitted on December 12, 2009

What's up with the eggs? The dish does not curdle, the eggs get scrambled. Omit the eggs, and cook for about half the time in the slow cooker.

Submitted on December 12, 2009

I made it for Thanksgiving and it turned out great!

Submitted on December 12, 2009

Mine curdled after one hour. I followed the directions exactly!

Submitted on November 11, 2009

So good. I made for the first time last night. My family loved it. I don't have a slow cooker, so I baked in oven for 30 min at 350degrees and it was awesome. Thanks Paula

Submitted on November 11, 2009

This was delicious. Due to time, I baked it in the oven and it was delicious.

Submitted on November 11, 2009

I have made this dish so many times. I love it. My family loves it. And it is much cheesier. Thanks Paula

Submitted on November 11, 2009

IT'S THE BEST i'VE EVERY HAD AND I CAN MAKE SOME MAC & CHEESE. I DIDN'T HAVE TIME TO MAKE IT IN THE SLOW COOKER SO I BAKED IT IN THE OVEN AND IT WAS EXCELLANT. SINCE I HAVE RETIRED I WATCH YOUR SHOW DAILY. LOVE IT!! LOVE, BIGA

Submitted on November 11, 2009

LOVE THIS...just the right amount of creaminess!

Submitted on November 11, 2009

Very easy to make, and so good! I make this for every holiday.

Submitted on November 11, 2009

I followed recipe exactly. it was horrible, and will never make again, unless of cource i did something wrong. BUT, I am a VERY experienced cook. The mac and cheese was lumpy, (I think cause the eggs) and it certainly wasnt creamy. what happened???? wont make again......was embarassed

Submitted on November 11, 2009

I tripled this recipe for a mens' association dinner. They loved it and asked if I had another crock pot full in the kitchen. I was hoping for leftovers to have for myself but no such luck. Each time I do a dinner for them they ask if this is on the menu. Making it this weekend, for the family this time, it's going to be cold and rainy. This is so good and cheesy. The best mac and cheese under the sun!

Submitted on November 11, 2009

This is the best mac n cheese i have ever had!!!! My husband is in a motorcycle club and i made it for the guys. They have been bugging me to make it since my husband bragged about how good it is. They LOVED it!!!! I guess i will be making it for Monday night football again,and again.

Submitted on November 11, 2009

This is a family favorite, made it for my neighbour, who is 85 and she is still raving about it. Thank you Paula I love your recipes and your shows--miss you on food Network. Nancy Legge, ontario, Canada

Submitted on October 10, 2009

This is the BEST macaroni and cheese recipe ever. I've made it several times now--for family, potluck, and company. Every time it is a big hit and there are never any leftovers.

Submitted on October 10, 2009

It started out as a fantastic dish, after 1 hour into the cooking in the crockpot (on low) and stirring every 1/2 hour, the dish curdled!!! OH NO. Tasted terrific, but looked bad. What went wrong??

Submitted on October 10, 2009

absolutely the best. When we have luncheons or family dinners, I am told what to bring and it's always this.

Submitted on October 10, 2009

This was great. Everybody loved it!!!

Submitted on October 10, 2009

This is the easiest mac n cheese recipe ever. I make it for all the family functions and it is always the first thing to go. The only thing I changed was to add bacon to the top when it finished. You can not go wrong with this dish.

Submitted on October 10, 2009

This is bar none the BEST mac and cheese I've ever had - and I'm a HUGE mac and cheese fan. After reading other reviews on the Food Network site - I cut to one egg, only cooked for an hour and a half, and use a little extra cheese. It is SO delicious. I have made this twice in the last month - if you are a mac and cheese fan, you HAVE to make this. It's SO easy as well.

Submitted on October 10, 2009

This is SO yummy and very easy. After reading several reviews on different sites - I only use 1 egg and about 13 ounces of cheese and only leave it in the crock pot for about an 1 and a half and it's ready to go! It is so cheesy and delicious. Made it for the first time a month ago and have already made again.

Submitted on September 9, 2009

So creamy. Great recipe to take to work and share.

Submitted on July 7, 2009

This is soo awesome. My family loves it!!!

Submitted on June 6, 2009

My sister made this for my daughter's graduation from college party. To say it was a huge hit is an understatement.

Submitted on June 6, 2009

This is the best tasting and easiet Mac and Cheese Recipe I've found. I lowered the fat content by using fat free Half and Half instead of whole milk, using fat free sour cream, using egg beaters instead of whole eggs, and using low-fat sharp Cheddar Cheese. I use whole wheat elbow macaroni to up the fiber content. By keeping the the Cheddar Cheese soup, the butter, and by using a fat free half skim milk, cream combination (the FF Half& Half) this is remains a creamy and bursting with flavor recipe. Thank you Paula!

Submitted on May 5, 2009

I love this recipe, each time I've made it I've gotten rave reviews. I have made this for office potlucks because it's prepared in a crockpot and is so fresh. Kudos to you Paula.

Submitted on April 4, 2009

I think this is so easy to make and my family loved it! I will make it again and again.

Submitted on March 3, 2009

I made this for a dinner for 25 so I doubled the recipe. The meal was baked chicken, macaroni and cheese, green beans and blueberry muffins. It was a cold and snowy night so I thought comfort food. This was such a hit! The ultimate comfort food! I have made it three times more and the leftovers are yummy too. You can't miss with this one.

Submitted on February 2, 2009

Amazing. I made this for a group of 25 with baked chicken, homemade muffins and salad. I thought of comfort food for a night with very low temperatures and snow. It was such a hit. I usually don't use a recipe I haven't made before but this one sounded so good I had to. It didn't let me down, it was fanastic. I'm making it for own family this week. I'm not a fan of macaroni and cheese but this one makes me a believer. It hits the spot with melty cheese and creaminess. You won't be sorry.

Submitted on January 1, 2009

Submitted on December 12, 2008

Ms. Deen, Your rating numbers should exceed 5 on this one! I first saw your sons make it on Good Morning America last year...when they said it contained sour cream, I was sold! Tried on the "fam" this Thanksgiving...it was a HUGE success; I won't look for another macaroni and cheese recipe! I've talked about it so much everyone wants to try it! If I can successfully make this...ANYBODY can!!! Thank you for making me a "seasoned" cook!!! Love you, Charlotte William aka Heaven

Submitted on November 11, 2008

Submitted on November 11, 2008

Submitted on November 11, 2008

Submitted on November 11, 2008

Excellent recipe! The cheese soup really creates the creamy texture found in this wonderful dish. Enjoy!

Submitted on October 10, 2008