Best 8 Granny Macs Mac And Cheese Recipes

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"Granny Mac's Mac and Cheese" is a beloved dish that has been passed down through generations, known for its creamy, cheesy goodness and comforting flavors. This iconic recipe has become a staple in many households and a favorite among mac and cheese enthusiasts. Whether you're a novice cook or a seasoned chef, discovering the best recipe for "Granny Mac's Mac and Cheese" is a culinary adventure that will leave you craving more. So put on your apron, gather your ingredients, and embark on a delightful journey to create the ultimate "Granny Mac's Mac and Cheese" that will satisfy your taste buds and bring warmth to your soul.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

GRANDMOTHER'S MACARONI AND CHEESE



Grandmother's Macaroni and Cheese image

This is my grandmother's macaroni and cheese. It is best when cooked in a clay baking dish at 425 degrees F (220 degrees C) for 1 hour.

Provided by LAURA67

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pasta     Macaroni and Cheese Recipes     Baked Macaroni and Cheese Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup elbow macaroni
1 ½ cups shredded Cheddar cheese
⅔ cup milk
1 egg, beaten
1 tablespoon prepared mustard
1 dash hot pepper sauce (such as Tabasco®)
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Bring a pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until cooked through but firm to the bite, 8 minutes; drain.
  • Stir macaroni, Cheddar cheese, milk, egg, mustard, hot pepper sauce, salt, and pepper together in a bowl; pour into a baking dish.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until brown and thickened, about 45 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 309 calories, Carbohydrate 22.4 g, Cholesterol 94.2 mg, Fat 16.6 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 17.1 g, SaturatedFat 9.9 g, Sodium 344.2 mg, Sugar 3 g

GRANNY MAC'S MAC AND CHEESE



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From Southern to the Core a beautfful cookbook I received in the 2011 Cookbook Swap fro, BusyMomof3, this reminds me of the cheese and mac I learnt in high school nearly 40 years ago from an American teacher the only difference was we used Australian cheddar as American cheese, the only addition I personally made was to add a sprinkle of paprika, unfortunately due to dietary restrictions it is no longer made. In the cooking time I have included cooking the pasta (this could vary a little on variety - I allowed 15 minutes which would I think be the maximum)

Provided by ImPat

Categories     Cheese

Time 1h

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

8 ounces macaroni (package)
3 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons flour
2 cups milk
salt and pepper (to taste)
8 ounces American cheese (grated)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325°F.
  • Cook macaroni in boiling saltged water until tender, drain and rincse.
  • Make white sauce of butter, flour, milk, salt and pepper (do this by blending these ingredients over a low heat ) - o'kay what I do - melt butter and add flour and cook off for a minute or two over low heat and then add warmed milk and whisk till smooth and let thicken over heat and then add 2/3 of the cheese into this mixture and stire until melted.
  • Pour the entire cobmination over the cooked macaroni in a greased baking dish and sprinkle with remaining cheese over the top and bake for 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 384.5, Fat 18.7, SaturatedFat 11.5, Cholesterol 51.1, Sodium 461.6, Carbohydrate 38.3, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 1, Protein 15.6

MAMMA'S MAC AND CHEESE



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Provided by Tyler Florence

Time 45m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 pound elbow macaroni
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons flour
2 cups milk
Salt and pepper, to taste
2 cups plus 1/2 cup shredded sharp Cheddar

Steps:

  • Cook the macaroni in boiling water for about 10 minutes until tender but still firm. Drain well and set aside.
  • In a deep skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the flour to make a roux and cook, stirring, to remove any lumps. Pour in the milk and cook until the mixture is thick and smooth. Season with salt and pepper. Stir in 2 cups Cheddar and continue to cook until melted. Add the cooked macaroni and stir. Transfer the mixture to a 2-quart casserole dish. Bake in a preheated 350-degree F oven for 20 minutes. Remove the casserole from oven, top with remaining 1/2-cup cheese. Bake for an additional 5 minutes until hot and bubbly.

KEVIN'S GRANDMA'S MAC



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Provided by Sunny Anderson

Time 50m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

8 ounces elbow pasta
1 tablespoon salted butter
8 ounces sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded
2 tablespoons salted butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups whole milk
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
8 ounces processed cheese, cut into small cubes

Steps:

  • For the pan: Bring a pot of water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook until al dente according to the package instructions.
  • Butter the bottom and sides of a 9-by-9-inch baking dish or aluminum pan. Add the cooked pasta.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • For the sauce: In a large pot over medium heat, add the butter and heat until melted. Add the flour and cook, stirring, until the mixture smells like popcorn, about 5 minutes. Slowly add the milk, stirring or whisking while adding. Taste and season the pot with salt and pepper. Add the cheese cubes and stir until melted.
  • Pour the sauce over the pasta and gently shake the baking dish to settle the sauce in the nooks and crannies. Top with the shredded Cheddar and bake until the corners are brown, 25 to 30 minutes.

GRANDMA'S SOUTHERN MAC AND CHEESE



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This is my grandmother's macaroni and cheese recipe that we all crave and only get to have twice a year, if we play our cards right. Fairly simple and straightforward. The key is cooking time more than anything.

Provided by Rhett Towles

Categories     Side Dish

Time 48m

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 pound elbow macaroni
4 pounds Cheddar cheese, sliced
1 ½ cups milk
5 eggs, or more to taste
1 tablespoon yellow mustard
ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until tender yet firm to the bite, 8 minutes. Drain.
  • Layer some of the macaroni in a 5-quart baking dish; top with a layer of Cheddar cheese. Continue layering macaroni and Cheddar cheese into the dish, ending with a Cheddar cheese layer.
  • Beat milk, eggs, and mustard together in a bowl; pour over macaroni mixture, ensuring milk mixture gets to all of the macaroni.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is melted and just before cheese around the sides gets crisp, 20 to 25 minutes. Season with black pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 477.8 calories, Carbohydrate 19.1 g, Cholesterol 143.3 mg, Fat 32.1 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 27.8 g, SaturatedFat 19.8 g, Sodium 599 mg, Sugar 2 g

GRANDMA'S MACARONI AND CHEESE RECIPE - (4.2/5)



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Provided by á-46334

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (16 ounce) package elbow macaroni
2 (10 3/4-ounce) cans condensed Cheddar cheese soup
2 cups milk
6 cups (1 1/2 pounds) sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded, reserving 1 cup for topping
3 tablespoons butter, melted
1 1/2 teaspoons dry mustard
1 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Coat a 9- x 13-inch baking dish with cooking spray. Cook macaroni according to package directions; drain and place back into pot. Stir in remaining ingredients except reserved cheese. Pour mixture into prepared baking dish and sprinkle with reserved cheese. Bake 35 to 40 minutes, or until heated through.

GRANDMA'S MAC AND CHEESE



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"Here's a must-have for any cheese lover's recipe box," promises Melissa Bower from Carbondale, Illinois. "The creamy side dish is easy to make and gets rave reviews from everyone who tastes it."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 35m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground mustard
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1-1/3 cups 2% milk
2/3 cup shredded cheddar cheese
2/3 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1-1/2 cups cooked elbow macaroni

Steps:

  • In a saucepan, melt butter. Stir in the flour, salt, mustard and pepper until smooth; gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1 minute or until thickened. Reduce heat. Add the cheeses and Worcestershire sauce; stir until cheese is melted. Fold in macaroni., Pour into a 1-qt. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 10-15 minutes or until bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 474 calories, Fat 23g fat (15g saturated fat), Cholesterol 77mg cholesterol, Sodium 1022mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 30g protein.

GRANDMA'S HOMEMADE MACARONI AND CHEESE



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My Grandmother's delightful and VERY TASTY recipe for macaroni in cheese, which is FAR better than the kind right out of the box. Our whole family enjoys this recipe, especially the kids. She often has to make twice the recipe to satisfy just my grandpa and uncles!

Provided by Kat11274

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 1h

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups macaroni (uncooked)
1 1/4 cups cheddar cheese (shredded)
2 eggs
2 1/2 cups milk
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon salt
paprika

Steps:

  • Cook macaroni until soft.
  • Use a large roast-pan or bowl which you would cook casseroles in the oven, and put a thin layer of macaroni upon the bottom, and then spread cheese over that layer, and repeat this layering process until the cheese and macaroni are gone (makes about 3-4 layers each).
  • Mix salt, pepper, eggs and milk together.
  • Pour into layered macaroni & cheese, until filled at the top (or until it is gone).
  • Sprinkle w/ paprika on top.
  • Place in oven, Bake at 350 degrees for about 45 minutes (covered).
  • Enjoy!

Tips:

  • To make the creamiest mac and cheese sauce, use a combination of sharp cheddar cheese and a mild cheese, such as mozzarella or American cheese. Grating your own cheese is also recommended, as pre-shredded cheese contains anti-caking agents that can make the sauce grainy.
  • If you like a crispy topping on your mac and cheese, sprinkle some panko breadcrumbs or crushed crackers on top before baking.
  • Add a protein to your mac and cheese for a more filling meal. Some popular options include cooked chicken, bacon, or ground beef.
  • Mac and cheese is a versatile dish that can be customized to your liking. Feel free to experiment with different cheeses, seasonings, and toppings to create your own unique recipe.
  • If you are short on time, you can use a pre-made cheese sauce. However, be sure to doctor it up with some additional seasonings and spices to make it your own.

Conclusion:

Mac and cheese is a classic comfort food that is enjoyed by people of all ages. It is a simple dish to make, and there are countless variations that can be created. Whether you like your mac and cheese creamy, cheesy, crispy, or baked, there is a recipe out there that is perfect for you. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy meal, give mac and cheese a try. You won't be disappointed!

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