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The Lady’s Cheesy Mac


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The Lady’s Cheesy Mac

Ingredients:

4 tablespoons butter, cut into pieces
1/2 cup sour cream
2 cups grated cheddar cheese
3   eggs, beaten
4 cups cooked elbow macaroni, drained
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup milk

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Once you have the macaroni cooked and drained, place in a large bowl and while still hot and add the cheddar.  In a separate bowl, combine the remaining ingredients and add to the macaroni mixture.  Pour macaroni mixture into a casserole dish and bake for 30 to 45 minutes.  Top with additional cheese if desired.

Recipe courtesy Paula Deen

Servings: 6 to 8 servings
Prep Time: 20 min
Cook Time: 45 min
Difficulty: Easy

Show: Paula's Home Cooking/Savannah Country cookbook/Jan/Feb 2006 issue

Ratings for this Entry:


Submitted on August 8, 2010

21321

Kinda dissapointed little flavor, have used alot of Paula recipes in the past and have always been wonderful this one just did not match up.


Submitted on July 7, 2010

54321

Made this dish over the weekend - my family loves it - best mac & cheese dish EVER!!! Told me never to make another mac & cheese recipe - just this one :)


Submitted on July 7, 2010

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Submitted on July 7, 2010

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The best macaroni and cheese in the world. I have made this recipe many times, since I got Paula's cookbook several years ago. The only thing I do differently is to add the butter, as well as the cheese, to the hot macaroni. I put shredded cheese on top, sprinkle it with dried bread crumbs and a little bacon-flavored salt. I also use the bacon salt instead of plain salt in the "sauce."


Submitted on June 6, 2010

54321

My boys have never had boxed mac & cheese - and never will, thanks to this recipe. This mac & cheese is always a hit at our family gatherings. We are NOT a family that likes the creamy, fake cheese mac & cheese. However, we sometimes add more cheese and even make it with a variety of cheeses. It's never a disappointment! Yummy!


Submitted on June 6, 2010

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Submitted on May 5, 2010

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This is a true "Southern" version of mac and cheese. I can understand how some people may not like it because of the egg. It is def not a creamy mac and cheese. This recipe is exactly the one my Granny used for her mac and cheese. LOVE IT.


Submitted on May 5, 2010

54321

This recipe is very similar to one my grandmother taught me many years ago, when I was about 10 years old. The only differences were her's used 2 eggs, pepper and no sour cream. I made her's for every family getogether for my dad beause he would always ask for his mom's mac & cheese. Sadly he lost him 3 yrs ago, but now when I cook this it will remind me of him and my grandma.


Submitted on April 4, 2010

54321

Wow this Mac n Cheese is the best! I guess some of these people on here are used to eating it out of the box!


Submitted on April 4, 2010

54321

This recipe is very easy and always a huge hit!!!!!!


Submitted on March 3, 2010

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Submitted on March 3, 2010

54321

THE BEST!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


Submitted on February 2, 2010

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so easy to make and everyone request it and its a favorite at all the parties! Thanks, For the great idea


Submitted on January 1, 2010

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Submitted on January 1, 2010

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Submitted on January 1, 2010

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I used fresh extra sharp cheddar, and added 1/4 teaspoon of cayenne pepper, I topped it with extra sharp cheddar and monterey jack. I love Paula's creamy mac and cheese, though this recipe is not of the creamy variety it is very very yummy and the small amount of cayenne pepper gave it a little kick. Thanks for the recipe!


Submitted on January 1, 2010

32121

My friends and I enjoyed this recipe and it came out well. Howver, there was far too much egg in this for our tastes. I may try making it again with only 1-2 eggs and an extra cup of cheddar. The consistency between the noodles was that of a scramble. Not at all gooey/cheesy. Adding bread crumbs and extra cheese on top was a great idea.


Submitted on January 1, 2010

54321

This mac and cheese recipe is terrific. Cooked it for a family gathering and they loved it and want it for all family dinners now. Not difficult and very very tasty.


Submitted on December 12, 2009

21321

I made this recipe for Christmas this past week and I was soo disappointed. My family loves mac n cheese..from box or scratch but they wouldn't eat this. I threw away the whole 13x9 dish of it. Maybe I did something wrong..I doubled the recipe but otherwise followed it to the letter. Wish I had read reviews before making..now I see where someone said if you like creamy macncheese this is not for you..I agree...be wary..


Submitted on December 12, 2009

54321

This was very good mac and cheese, but it takes a little common sense, which I was lacking tonight. I overcooked it because of the long and shallow casserole I used, so next time I will check it at 20 minutes to make sure. I also didn't have enough cheddar, so I mixed in some provolone and parmesan and it was delicious, though overcooked. This is not a recipe for the creamy-type mac and cheese lovers, though.


Submitted on December 12, 2009

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Submitted on December 12, 2009

54321

This was wonderful, I cooked it for our last holiday and it was BIG hit. This christmas I am cooking it, and taking it to our church dinner. I cant wait for folks to try it. Thanks Paula :)


Submitted on December 12, 2009

54321

AWESOME! All of my friends and even their children who proclaim to hate homemade mac and cheese love this one. This is the only homemade mac and cheese they will eat. I have given this recipe to more people than I can remember!


Submitted on November 11, 2009

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My roommate & I absolutely LOVE THIS!! The first time I made it though, the eggs seemed to scramble. (?) So this time I just made sure all the ingredients were room temp and very well-mixed before adding to the macaroni - don't know if it helped, but the eggs didn't scramble this time. Also, I increased the cheese to 3 cups, the salt to 1 tsp, and the pasta to 4 cups. I also used half & half instead of milk. Came out beautifully! It IS real cheddar, so of course it will come out with more texture than the box variety. But it was moist, cheesy and buttery....and the edges got crispy and yummy! SIMPLY DELICIOUS. This is the only recipe I'll be using from now on. Thank you so much, Paula... you definitely get a round of applause in this house! :)


Submitted on November 11, 2009

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Thank you Mrs Paula for making my first thanksgiving in "our" home special with you recipe's. :o)


Submitted on November 11, 2009

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Submitted on November 11, 2009

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Paula- this recipie is similar to my mother's except- for added flavor she always placed three to four strips of bacon on top before she baked it. MMMMM! When I lived in GA I even impressed the southern ladies I cooked it for. You might want to give it a try. I bet the boys would love it.


Submitted on November 11, 2009

14321

Only make this if you like your mac and cheese very dry and sticky!


Submitted on October 10, 2009

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Submitted on August 8, 2009

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I just made it for the first time. My family loved it so its a keeper. By the end of dinner it was all gone =) However I think it needs a little more salt, I use 5 cups of mac, 4 cups of cheddar and half n half. Thank you Deen!!!


Submitted on August 8, 2009

21321

I was excited to make this recipe, because other recipes of Paula's Ive made have turned out great. My 11 yr. old daughter helped and it was an easy recipe to follow............but we found it to be dry and lacking in "WOW". Maybe next time we'll add some Velveeta or a can of cheddar soup. Becky and Charlie P.


Submitted on August 8, 2009

54321

I made this for my family reunion, it was my first time makeing a macoroni and cheese pie, by the time I got around the serving line to it, it was gone!!! It is fantastic!!!


Submitted on July 7, 2009

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Submitted on July 7, 2009

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This receipe was great. Even my kids who only want to eat Mac N Cheese from the box loved it. I still prefer Paula's Macaroni and Cheese receipe she makes in the crock pot, however, this one is fast and easy and contains ingredients we all have on hand.


Submitted on July 7, 2009

54321

I can definitely see why this is on the top ten recipe list. I made this with a fiesta blend cheese (its what I had). My family LOVED IT!! It is going to be my next Pot Luck Dish as it is easy, quick, and delicious!! Thanks Paula


Submitted on July 7, 2009

21321

This was pretty easy to make, but I thought it lacked flavor. Wish it were cheesier and creamier.


Submitted on July 7, 2009

54321

I have tried this recipe, and soon after I took it out of my oven, all gone. Yes, my family loved it.


Submitted on July 7, 2009

54321

I love this recipe, I make it all the time. I add a little more salt, and sometimes I'll cube half a block of Velveeta and bake it in... Super unhealthy, but it makes it so flavorful.


Submitted on June 6, 2009

54321

This is the best mac n cheese i have ever eaten . I fix it often and plan on fixing it for a long time.


Submitted on May 5, 2009

54321

This was really good. I took it to a get togather and everyone loved it.


Submitted on April 4, 2009

54321

This is the best mac & cheese I have tasted! My family loved this, have made it twice so far, and it is a keeper. I used 6 cups of cooked macaroni, and it was still cheesy and creamy.


Submitted on April 4, 2009

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i love this dish needs little more cheese and salt but other than that it is great!


Submitted on March 3, 2009

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Submitted on February 2, 2009

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this recipe was great and real creamy. didn't taste dry at all


Submitted on February 2, 2009

43211

This recipe was so easy to make, and made for a delightful dish for everybody! I inadvertantly doubled it, as i made twice as many noodles, but it still worked out well.


Submitted on February 2, 2009

32121

It was good except tasted too eggy. Ive never put eggs in my mac n cheese. Maybe Ill try it with 1 egg instead of 3.


Submitted on January 1, 2009

43211

I would like it to be a little more creamier & cheesier. It didn't seem to have much of a flavor.


Submitted on January 1, 2009

14321

My family didn't like it at all! sorry


Submitted on December 12, 2008

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Submitted on December 12, 2008

54321

I add a little more salt and cheese - but it is WONDERFUL the original way. It's almost as easy to make as Kraft (and much tastier) - makes you want to cook homemade mac and cheese every time!


Submitted on December 12, 2008

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Submitted on December 12, 2008

54321

I love this recipe, it is the best Cheesy Mac I have had in a long long time.


Submitted on November 11, 2008

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The best you ever ate.


Submitted on October 10, 2008

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Submitted on October 10, 2008

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THIS is what friends and family have started asking for! A friend introduced me to the recipe and I've been using it ever since. The sour cream puts it over the top :). ~ Robin http://pensieve.typepad.com/pensieve/



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