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Yummy Gooey Homemade Mac and Cheese Recipe

August 16, 2016 by Mommy Evolution 40 Comments

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Homemade mac and cheese recipe doesn’t have to be difficult to get on the table.

The Pioneer Woman was kind enough to share their recipe for this cheesy goodness for you to enjoy!

Be sure to check out the rest of our easy pasta recipes, too!

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Homemade Mac and Cheese Recipe

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Ingredients:

  • 4 cups Dried Macaroni
  • 1 whole Egg Beaten
  • 1/4 cup (1/2 Stick or 4 Tablespoons) Butter
  • 1/4 cup All-Purpose Flour
  • 2-1/2 cups Whole Milk
  • 2 teaspoons Dry Mustard, More if desired
  • 1 pound Cheese, grated
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt, more to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon Ground Black Pepper
  • Optional Spices: Cayenne Pepper, Paprika, Thyme
Homemade Mac & Cheese Recipe | Mommy Evolution #recipe #macandcheese

Directions:

Step 1: Cook macaroni until very firm.

Macaroni should be too firm to eat right out of the pot. Drain.

Step 2: In a small bowl, beat egg. In a large pot, melt butter and sprinkle in flour.

Whisk together over medium-low heat.

Cook mixture for five minutes, whising constantly. Don’t let it burn.

Pour in milk, add mustard and whisk until smooth. Cook for five minutes until very thick.

Step 3: Reduce heat to low.

Take 1/4 cup of the sauce and slowly pour it into beaten egg, whisking constantly to avoid cooking eggs.

Whisk together until smooth.

Step 4: Pour egg mixture into sauce, whisking constantly.

Stir until smooth.

Add in cheese and stir to melt. Add salt and pepper.

Taste sauce and add more salt and seasoned salt as needed.

Cascade Cleaned Off the Cheese Sauce in the dishwasher without me even rinsing.
This recipe adds a spicy kick to your mac and cheese. If you prefer a more moderate taste, tone it down with less seasoned salt and ground pepper.

Pour in drained, cooked macaroni and stir to combine.

Mac and Cheese Mixture After you Add Cooked Macaroni

Serve immediately (very creamy).

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Comments

  1. Denise says

    September 5, 2014 at 12:00 pm

    Mac & Cheese looks good, I’ll have to try an egg in the recipe next time. And maybe stop buying the cheap DW soap. I keep getting grit on my “clean” dishes. I hate grit.

    Reply
    • Jennifer says

      September 5, 2014 at 1:23 pm

      The egg helps the cheese to stick… the key is to not let the egg cook when you add it or you’ll get some scrambled egg in your M&C!

      Reply
  2. Chris Carter says

    September 5, 2014 at 12:35 pm

    What’s NOT to love about Pier One for anything?!! Gosh, do I want a dishwasher like that one. LOVE this giveaway! And the recipe looks amazing… 🙂

    Reply
  3. kelly mcgrew says

    September 5, 2014 at 1:33 pm

    that recipe is fabulous! and i could serve it in bowls from pier 1! 🙂

    Reply
  4. Kim says

    September 5, 2014 at 2:14 pm

    Looks yummy, Jen. I think I am going to try the toned down version…we’re weak when it comes to hot food! 😉

    Reply
  5. Bree Courtney says

    September 5, 2014 at 2:22 pm

    I’ve always loved Pier One! and it’s no different with their outdoor collection. Plus that mac and cheese looks yummy!

    Reply
  6. Krista says

    September 5, 2014 at 8:22 pm

    Oh I love a good homemade mac and cheese! I am currently without a dishwasher 🙁 when I get one again though I’ll have to try this, so many detergents don’t live up to their promises!

    Reply
    • Jennifer says

      September 5, 2014 at 8:34 pm

      I was so pleased with how the Cascade Platinum worked! 😀

      Reply
  7. Birdiebee says

    September 5, 2014 at 9:14 pm

    No, I have not tried Cascade Platinum and I would be up for the challenge.

    Reply
  8. Amanda @artsy_momma says

    September 5, 2014 at 11:21 pm

    Oohhh, this has more ingredients than the homemade mac & cheese I make – will have to try this one!

    Reply
    • Jennifer says

      September 6, 2014 at 12:55 pm

      Try it! I’d love to hear what you think!

      Reply
  9. Julie Wood says

    September 6, 2014 at 9:34 am

    I am using Cascade Complete right now, but I have not used the Cascade Platinum, but I want to and take the Mac and Cheese challenge to see if it really works!

    Reply
    • Jennifer says

      September 6, 2014 at 12:54 pm

      Oooo! Take it! You’ll be surprised that it cleans off every single speck of food 🙂

      Reply
  10. Jill says

    September 6, 2014 at 10:29 am

    I have never tried mustard in my homemade mac and cheese recipe. Your recipe sounds delicious! I am going to pin this to make for my family 🙂

    Reply
    • Jennifer says

      September 6, 2014 at 12:54 pm

      Thanks! Come back and let me know what you think once you’ve made the recipe.

      Reply
  11. Linda Szymoniak says

    September 6, 2014 at 1:05 pm

    I’ve tried Cascade but it’s not my regular dishwasher detergent. We recently bought a new dishwasher, which works much better than our old one did, but I’m still not always happy with the cleaning results. I’d be curious to try the Mac ‘n Cheese challenge. If nothing else, my daughter and I simply love mac ‘n cheese, so just having that to eat would be worth it. LOL!

    Reply
    • Jennifer says

      September 6, 2014 at 3:20 pm

      Absolutely try it! And if you’re making the Mac N Cheese for your daughter, I recommend pulling back on the amount of seasoned salt and ground pepper. Younger tongues often prefer the more mild version.

      Reply
      • Linda Szymoniak says

        September 6, 2014 at 3:22 pm

        The daughter in question is 26 (almost 27), so I don’t have to worry about toning down the spice. LOL!

        Reply
        • Jennifer says

          September 7, 2014 at 9:04 am

          Well if that’s the case…. add in the Cayenne and make that Mac n Cheese pop!!! 😀

          Reply
  12. Candi @ A Day in Candiland says

    September 7, 2014 at 9:47 pm

    I recently made some similar to this and used a crockpot. I love homemade macaroni and cheese. Yes, the challenge is getting the pot clean. I am glad cascade did the job.

    Reply
  13. latanya says

    September 18, 2014 at 7:58 pm

    no, I have not tried the cascade platinum.
    I would try the mac and cheese challenge.

    Reply
    • Jennifer says

      September 19, 2014 at 8:24 am

      Bring it on, right!?!

      Reply
  14. Georgiann D'Angelo says

    September 18, 2014 at 9:24 pm

    I haven’t tried it , but would love to .

    Reply
  15. Anita Mitchell says

    September 18, 2014 at 10:06 pm

    I will have to try this one. It looks so yummy and I bet my family will love it. <3

    Reply
    • Jennifer says

      September 19, 2014 at 8:24 am

      Do try it! But if you don’t like your Mac with some kick, take my advice on toning down the spices.

      Reply
  16. roxy moon says

    September 18, 2014 at 11:26 pm

    I would really love to try it
    And I love Mac n cheese

    Reply
    • Jennifer says

      September 19, 2014 at 8:23 am

      Let me know if you take on the challenge! I’m completely amazed at how it’s changed doing the dishes for me.

      Reply
  17. amanda whitley says

    September 20, 2014 at 9:23 am

    i have never tried it but i would try it doing the challenge and maybe it would convince me to buy

    Reply
  18. stacey g. says

    September 20, 2014 at 7:28 pm

    I haven’t tried Cascade Platinum, but would love to and do the Mac n cheese dish as well.

    Reply
  19. Lisa @ Fun Money Mom says

    May 20, 2015 at 11:58 am

    That mac & cheese looks awesome and I’m also amazed that it was so easy to clean the pot afterwards! Thanks so much for linking up with #ShareTheWealthSunday!

    xoxo
    Lisa

    Reply
    • Jennifer Hughes says

      May 20, 2015 at 12:57 pm

      Definitely try making it! Just be aware that my version has some spice… but if you keep out the mustard, it won’t have that kick.

      Reply
  20. All that's Jas says

    May 21, 2015 at 8:42 am

    Nothing beats homemade! Thanks for sharing at Thursday Favorite Things!

    Reply
    • Jennifer Hughes says

      May 21, 2015 at 9:08 am

      Seriously! My boys won’t even touch the stuff from the box. 🙂

      Reply
  21. Kristina & Millie says

    May 21, 2015 at 9:19 am

    first recipe ever that I heard about adding dry mustard!! wow i bet that gives this mac and cheese a delish pop of flavor! I so love the gooey, cheesy macaroni so can’t wait to try this recipe!

    Reply
    • Jennifer Hughes says

      May 21, 2015 at 9:44 am

      It really does add some serious pop to it… and some hidden kick (translated… hot). My husband loves it!

      Reply
  22. Gail Akeman says

    May 23, 2015 at 9:36 am

    Yum love homemade mac and cheese. Thank you for joining the Small victories Sunday Linkup. PLease join again.

    Reply
  23. Zan says

    May 25, 2015 at 1:17 am

    First off, the mac-and-cheese looks amazing! Would love to have bowl of it myself:)
    Second, the cascade did an amazing job with this pot! I usually buy cascade but usually rinse the gunk first..Now I know what to do next time.
    Third, yep had no idea about the garbage disposal thing. Wow! Thanks for sharing with us at the Home Matters Linky party. We love having you and hope you join us again!

    Reply
    • Jennifer Hughes says

      May 25, 2015 at 4:12 pm

      Ha! Sounds like you picked up a lot from this article. Once I tried Cascade Platinum I couldn’t go back… it’s completely changed my relationship with my dishes 😀

      Reply
  24. Tammy says

    May 25, 2015 at 5:39 pm

    We love homemade mac and cheese! We’ll have to try your recipe. Thank you for linking up to the Bloggers Brags Pinterest Party. I am finally getting around to pinning your post to the Bloggers Brags Pinterest Board.

    Reply
    • Jennifer Hughes says

      May 25, 2015 at 5:51 pm

      This recipe has a little bit of hidden kick to it! But if you don’t want the kick, just skip the dried mustard (a secret ingredient). Happy cooking 🙂

      Reply

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