# Mac and Cheese

Mac and Cheese done the right way! If you like a roux instead.... OK

- Total time: 35 min
- Cuisine: American
- Category: Dinner
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- sharp cheddar
- mild cheddar
- Colby Jack cheese
- salt
- 1 pound elbow macaroni
- 1 egg
- seasoned salt
- ground mustard
- nutritional seasoning
- evaporated milk
- whole milk
- 0.5 stick butter
- sour cream
- Velveeta cheese

## Instructions

1. Grate sharp cheddar, mild cheddar, and Colby Jack cheese into long shreds.
2. Cube the remaining cheese blocks into small pieces.
3. Bring water to a boil in a large pot and add a hefty amount of salt.
4. Add elbow macaroni to the boiling water.
5. Crack one egg per pound of macaroni into a measuring cup.
6. Add seasoned salt, ground mustard, and nutritional seasoning to the egg.
7. Pour evaporated milk into the mixture.
8. Whisk the eggs, seasonings, and evaporated milk until well combined.
9. Add whole milk to the mixture and whisk until thoroughly combined.
10. Once the macaroni is al dente, drain it using a strainer.
11. Transfer the drained macaroni into the largest bowl or pot available.
12. Add half a stick of butter to the hot macaroni.
13. Add a little sour cream to the macaroni to achieve a creamy consistency.
14. Add some of the shredded cheese to the macaroni and mix.
15. Pour the prepared custard mixture over the macaroni.
16. Add the rest of the cubed cheese to the macaroni.
17. Add a little bit of Velveeta cheese, cut into cubes, to the macaroni for extra creaminess.
18. Ensure the macaroni is at a creamy, cheesy consistency.
19. Transfer the macaroni into an ungreased baking dish.
20. Top with a beautiful layer of shredded cheese.
21. Cover the baking dish loosely with aluminum foil.
22. Bake in a 375-degree Fahrenheit oven for about 20 minutes covered, then 10 to 15 minutes uncovered until golden brown and sizzling.
23. Serve and enjoy the perfect mac and cheese.

## Equipment

- cheese grater
- baking sheet
- chopping board
- knife
- large pot
- whisk
- measuring cup
- strainer
- large bowl
- baking dish
- aluminum foil

## Tips

- Add sour cream to achieve a creamy consistency.
- Add a little bit of Velveeta cheese for enhanced creaminess and flavor.
- Bake covered for 20 minutes, then uncovered for 10-15 minutes for a crispy top.
- Listen closely to hear the sizzle for perfectly baked mac and cheese!

## Source

- Original video: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8rwMPuR/
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/3168fd73-76f1-4958-a0a7-b226e9967562
- Extracted: 2025-07-01

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