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BriHarrisJuly 14, 2021January 15, 202135 Comments on Soul food macaroni and cheese recipe
THE mac & cheese recipe!
I’m the designated person in my family to make mac & cheese. So no matter the function, I know what I’m bringing & that its going to be banging! I want to share my recipe, its really simple, but I don’t actually follow it, lol! If I get a chance to get down to Findlay market, I go crazy over different fresh cheeses to try. One of my faves is smoked mozzerella. I sometimes add different spices, namely onion and garlic powder to give it more kick, so each time its a little bit different, but it always comes out delicious!
Ingredients
- 4 cups macaroni, uncooked
- 8 tablespoons butter, softened
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp pepper
- 3 cups milk
- 2 cups mozzarella
- 4 cups cheddar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350. Grease a 9×13 dish.
- Cook macaroni, In salted water for 1-2 minutes less than instructions, or al dente. Be careful not to overcook. Drain.
- Place macaroni, butter, seasonings, milk, mozzarella and 3 cups of cheddar into dish and stir.
- Mix eggs in a bowl, then stir into the mixture.
- Cover with greased aluminum foil and cook for 45 minutes.
- Uncover and stir, then add last cup of cheddar. Bake uncovered for 15 more minutes. Enjoy!
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Shadow Dancer says:
Posted on January 14, 2016 at 6:54 pm
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I love Mac & Cheese! This recipe looks awesome. Thanks for sharing!
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Stacy says:
Posted on November 11, 2019 at 8:18 pm
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Made this today. I added smoked sausage and smoked garlic gouda. Bomb. Will def use again.
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BriHarris says:
Posted on November 12, 2019 at 12:28 pm
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That sounds delicious!!! Glad you liked it! Thanks for letting me know you enjoyed it 😘
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KandiKane says:
Posted on November 23, 2019 at 9:08 am
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I use evaporated milk in my mac and cheese is that the milk you used? It looks delish and what brands of cheese do you use? I find some types of cheese dont melt very well.
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BriHarris says:
Posted on November 23, 2019 at 9:16 am
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Thanks! I use vitamin D milk. My fav brand of cheese is Sargento. It’s a little pricy, but melts great & isn’t too oily.
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Christal says:
Posted on November 26, 2019 at 7:21 am
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Should we cook the pasta al dente before we mix it and put in the oven?
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BriHarris says:
Posted on November 26, 2019 at 8:06 am
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Yes! This way the noodles will not get too mushy after they bake. Be sure to salt your water before you cook the noodles!
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teeokeefe says:
Posted on November 29, 2019 at 11:59 am
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Thank you! I used your recipe to help me with proportion. lately, I’ve been irritated because there’s like a curdy custard in my mac. well, that’s because I’ve been adding too much milk. Yesterday’s mac & cheese was probably the best I’ve ever cooked (5 diff. cheese). i use less butter than yours, a combo of heavy cream & evap milk, and like you switch up the seasoning. THANK YOU!!!!!!! you helped me solve a big problem. People told me it was the best they ever had!
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BriHarris says:
Posted on December 12, 2019 at 9:10 am
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You’re welcome!!! Glad I could help. Your mac & Cheese sounds delicious!
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Mona says:
Posted on December 23, 2019 at 12:43 pm
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Can this Mac and cheese be made in a crockpot?
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BriHarris says:
Posted on December 23, 2019 at 12:59 pm
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I’m not sure if it would work in the crockpot. I have baked it and put in the crockpot after to keep warm. It may be worth a try on high for a minimum of 3 hours?
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Kim says:
Posted on January 29, 2020 at 1:59 am
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Hello 🤗
If I want to make half of the recipe, do I simply just cut all the ingredients in half? Sorry for the stupid question, I’m not much of a cook, as you can probably tell from the question, lol! Next question, should I use unsalted butter? Because I’ve heard mozzarella can be very salty. Lastly, which cheddar do you prefer?
I’d appreciate any help you can give me 😀
Kim
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BriHarris says:
Posted on September 8, 2020 at 10:32 am
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Yes, I half the recipe sometimes. I use unsalted butter and I typically use half sharp cheddar and half mild cheddar. Sorry for the delayed answer 😬
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Nicky says:
Posted on April 13, 2020 at 9:15 pm
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Best Mac and cheese ever!!! Thank you!🙏🏼
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Dawn says:
Posted on September 7, 2020 at 11:18 pm
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Made this for dinner tonight and it was a big hit! I added some paprika in it as well. So yummy. Next time I think I might add some hatch green chilies. Thanks for the recipe!
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BriHarris says:
Posted on September 8, 2020 at 10:30 am
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Glad you enjoyed it!
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Megan says:
Posted on October 13, 2020 at 8:50 pm
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Hi Bri,
I made this tonight and followed the recipe to the t. It came out a little custard-y. Did I do something wrong? Do you let the noodles cool before adding the cheese and milk? I’m thinking maybe I took too long and it got too warm? Or something with the egg? The taste is great, the texture just isn’t there for me.
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BriHarris says:
Posted on October 15, 2020 at 9:13 am
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Not really sure what happened. I typically stir the eggs and add them in last.
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Melissa says:
Posted on October 14, 2020 at 4:14 pm
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I have a question: can I make ahead and reheat later? I wasn’t sure with the eggs… Thanks!
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BriHarris says:
Posted on October 15, 2020 at 9:19 am
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I have done this before. I would only cook the first 45 min, then when you reheat add the cheese and cook until warmed through.
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Melissa says:
Posted on October 14, 2020 at 4:38 pm
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I have a question: can this be made ahead and baked later? I’m not sure with the eggs…. Thanks!
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Lynne says:
Posted on October 24, 2020 at 4:32 pm
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It’s in the oven as I type! It smells good! It’s a cold, wet day in Michigan. It will taste great, I’m sure! Thanks for the recipe. Made Mac. and cheese forever; like to try new recipes for it.
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Natalie says:
Posted on November 25, 2020 at 2:13 pm
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Can you use heavy cream instead of milk ?
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BriHarris says:
Posted on November 25, 2020 at 4:35 pm
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You can. I wouldn’t use as much though. Maybe half the recipe calls for? You also would need to cook a little less time.
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Bonnie says:
Posted on December 17, 2020 at 7:19 pm
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This is by far the best Mac and Cheese I’ve ever had anywhere! Thank you SO much! I had my taste buds set on making it tonight and only had rotini pasta. No problem, it was Devine!
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BriHarris says:
Posted on December 21, 2020 at 11:06 am
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So glad you enjoyed it!!!
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Heather says:
Posted on May 11, 2021 at 12:31 pm
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This was fabulous! Great recipe from a local lady!!
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Sheree Hyde says:
Posted on August 26, 2021 at 9:16 am
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Do you have a cookbook? Love your recipes!
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BriHarris says:
Posted on November 2, 2021 at 12:15 pm
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Thank you! Not yet, Someday I’ll sit still long enough to make one!
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Stefanie Reed says:
Posted on November 1, 2021 at 3:23 pm
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how many will this serve?
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BriHarris says:
Posted on November 2, 2021 at 12:14 pm
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This usually serves about 10 people as a side dish. For holidays I double the recipe and use a deeper pan so everyone can have leftovers.
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Andrea says:
Posted on November 22, 2021 at 6:08 pm
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If I double the recipe and use a deeper pan would the cook time be the same?
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BriHarris says:
Posted on November 22, 2021 at 6:21 pm
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Yes, I would increase the initial cook time by 10 minutes, then check it to see if it’s done.
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Brooke says:
Posted on November 26, 2021 at 6:51 pm
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When you double it in the bigger pan, does it change the cook time? I was looking to double this for Christmas and was curious! Didn’t know if i should just make 2 pans so i don’t mess up the timing. Love this recipe!!
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Beth says:
Posted on February 1, 2022 at 12:53 pm
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This is my go to, all time favorite Mac & cheese!!! Thank you for sharing 🥰