Best 8 Mamas Macaroni And Cheese Dee Dees Recipes

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Comfort food doesn't get much better than a serving of creamy macaroni and cheese. This classic dish has been a family favorite for generations, and countless variations of the recipe have emerged over the years. But if you're looking for a truly special take on this classic, you need to try Mama's Macaroni and Cheese Dee Dee's. This recipe has a perfect balance of cheesy goodness and rich flavor, and it's sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So grab your ingredients and get ready to make the best macaroni and cheese you've ever tasted.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

DEE'S SMOKED MAC N CHEESE



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The subtle smoky flavor really shines through in this creamy and delicious macaroni and cheese. The low and slow cooking time makes the cheesy goodness meld with the macaroni which is cooked perfectly. Definitely worth the wait while this cooks on the smoker.

Provided by Dee Stillwell

Categories     Pasta Sides

Time 3h20m

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 pkg large elbow macaroni, 12 oz.
1/4 c butter or bacon grease
1 medium onion, chopped fine
3 clove garlic, grated
2 Tbsp all-purpose flour
1/2 c white wine or beer
1 Tbsp prepared yellow mustard
2 tsp dry mustard
1 - 12 oz can evaporated milk
1 c half and half or omit evaporated milk and use all half and half
4 oz softened cream cheese
2 - 8 oz bag(s) sharp cheddar cheese, shredded, 8 oz
2 - 8 oz bag(s) shredded velveeta cheese, 8 oz
1/4 - 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper, to taste
salt and pepper, to taste
Save 4 oz shredded cheese for top

Steps:

  • 1. Boil macaroni in salted water until very al dente (about 5-7 min). It will cook the rest of the way in the smoker. Drain and set aside. Spray aluminum (disposable) casserole or lasagna pan with non-stick spray.
  • 2. In a large heavy pot on medium heat, melt butter or bacon grease. Sauté chopped onion and garlic till opaque. Stir in flour and cook for a minute. Stir in wine and cook until evaporated.
  • 3. Whisk in both kinds of milk, mustards, and cheeses. Cook until sauce is smooth and bubbly. Stir constantly to avoid burning. Season to taste.
  • 4. Mix cheese sauce with macaroni and pour into prepared pan. Top with extra cheese.
  • 5. Smoke in smoker for 2-4 hours (depending on the type of smoker you use) and smoke until light golden brown. Enjoy!
  • 6. **Sauce should not be too thick. So if you want it creamy when it's done, thin it with a little more milk. If you like it drier, keep the sauce thicker. The longer cooking time in the smoker as opposed to baking in the oven, makes the cheese sauce soak into the macaroni. If you just want to make it in the oven, bake at 350 degrees for 40-50 minutes or until light golden brown.

MACARONI AND CHEESE



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Try Ree Drummond's creamy Macaroni and Cheese recipe from Food Network.

Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Time 55m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

4 cups dried macaroni
1 whole egg
1/2 stick (4 tablespoons) butter
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 1/2 cups whole milk
2 heaping teaspoons dry mustard (more if desired)
1 pound sharp Cheddar, grated (not pre-grated cheese), plus more for baking
Salt
Seasoned salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
Optional spices: cayenne pepper, paprika, thyme
1 pound thick-cut peppered bacon
3 yellow onions, halved and sliced
3 tablespoons butter
8 ounces gorgonzola
Cooked sliders and/or macaroni and cheese, for serving

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Cook the macaroni until still slightly firm. Drain and set aside.
  • In a small bowl, beat the egg. In a large pot, melt the butter and sprinkle in the flour. Whisk together over medium-low heat. Cook for a couple of minutes, whisking constantly. Don't let it burn. Pour in the milk, add the mustard and whisk until smooth. Cook until very thick, about 5 minutes. Reduce the heat to low.
  • Take 1/4 cup of the sauce and slowly pour it into the beaten egg, whisking constantly to avoid cooking the eggs. Whisk together until smooth. Pour the egg into the sauce, whisking constantly. Stir until smooth. Add in the cheese and stir to melt. Add 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt and the pepper. Add any additional spices if desired. Taste the sauce and add more salt and seasoned salt as needed! DO NOT UNDERSALT.
  • Pour in the drained, cooked macaroni and stir to combine. Serve immediately (while it's still very creamy) or pour into a buttered baking dish, top with extra cheese and bake until bubbly and golden on top, 20 to 25 minutes.
  • Fry the bacon in a skillet over medium-high heat until slightly crisp, about 8 minutes. Remove from the pan and cut into bite-size pieces.
  • In a separate pan, cook the onions in the butter over a low heat until caramelized, 20 to 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Use a fork to crumble the gorgonzola.
  • Put the bacon, caramelized onions and crumbled gorgonzola into separate bowls. Serve as delicious toppings for both sliders and macaroni cheese.

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.

MOM'S MACARONI AND CHEESE



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Tender pasta is smothered in a creamy, cheesy sauce for a down-home casserole that always satisfies.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 40m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 1/2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni (5 oz)
2 tablespoons butter or margarine
1 small onion, chopped (1/4 cup)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1 3/4 cups milk
6 oz American cheese loaf, cut into 1/2-inch cubes

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375°F. Cook and drain macaroni as directed on package using minimum cook time.
  • Meanwhile, in 2-quart saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Cook onion, salt and pepper in butter, stirring occasionally, until onion is crisp-tender.
  • In small bowl, mix flour and milk until smooth; stir into onion mixture. Heat to boiling, stirring constantly. Boil and stir 1 minute; remove from heat. Stir in cheese until melted. Stir in macaroni. Into ungreased 1 1/2-quart casserole, spoon macaroni mixture.
  • Bake about 30 minutes or until bubbly and light brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 410, Carbohydrate 44 g, Cholesterol 50 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 2 g, Protein 17 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1030 mg, Sugar 6 g, TransFat 1/2 g

PAULA DEEN'S MAC AND CHEESE



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There is another recipe on Recipezaar for Mac and Cheese from Paula Deen that is a bit different than this. This version has more cheese and I prefer it.

Provided by KathyP53

Categories     Cheese

Time 1h20m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

3/4 lb elbow macaroni
3 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese (10 oz.)
3 large eggs
1/2 cup sour cream
1 cup milk
4 teaspoons unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
salt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Lightly butter an 8x12" baking dish.
  • In a pot of boiling salted water, cook the macaroni until al dente. Drain, transfer to a bowl.
  • Add two cups of the cheese and toss until melted.
  • In another bowl, whisk the eggs with the sour cream.
  • Add the milk, butter, and 1/2 teaspoons salt.
  • Stir the mixture into the macaroni and pour it into the prepared baking dish.
  • Sprinkle the remaining cheese on top.
  • Bake for 35 minutes, until bubbling and cheese is melted.
  • Let the macaroni and cheese stand for 15 minutes before serving.

MAMA'S BEST MACARONI AND CHEESE



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My kids say this is better than 'the blues' and gobble it up, even when I toss in a handful of cooked veggies like broccoli, peas, carrots, etc.... Make it a one dish meal with some tuna, cooked ham, etc... It is just as easy as the 'blue box' at least I think so and it is much healthier!

Provided by Mamas Kitchen Hope

Categories     Cheese

Time 20m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 dash pepper
1/2 teaspoon mustard powder
1 cup milk
1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
2 cups macaroni, cooked
1 pinch cayenne (optional)

Steps:

  • Make a roux by melting butter in pan and adding flour. Stir constantly and cook until it is the color of caramel candy. It burns easily so stir stir stir!
  • Slowly and carefully add milk while stirring.
  • When milk starts to steam add cheese and seasonings and stir until melted and well combined.
  • Pour over cooked macaroni noodles and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 276.1, Fat 12.2, SaturatedFat 7.4, Cholesterol 35.6, Sodium 269.8, Carbohydrate 30.3, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 1.1, Protein 10.9

MY MOTHER'S MAC AND CHEESE



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I remember my mother sending me to the store for 15 cents worth of cheese. The butcher would cut off a slice from a gigantic wheel covered with a wax-coated cloth. Mother would then blend that cheese into this tasty dish. Today, the memory of her cooking is like food for my soul. -Phyllis Burkland, Portland, Oregon

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h10m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cups elbow macaroni, cooked and drained
1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1/2 teaspoon onion salt, optional
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
2 tablespoons butter

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine macaroni, tomatoes, onion salt, pepper and 1-1/2 cups cheddar cheese. Pour into a greased 2-qt. baking dish. Dot with butter. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 45 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining cheese; bake 15 minutes longer.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 373 calories, Fat 22g fat (16g saturated fat), Cholesterol 75mg cholesterol, Sodium 759mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 16g protein.

MOM'S MACARONI AND CHEESE



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The wonderful homemade goodness of this creamy Velveeta mac and cheese makes it a staple side dish in my mother's kitchen and in mine as well. It has tender noodles and a crowd-pleasing golden crumb topping. -Maria Costello, Monroe, North Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner     Side Dishes

Time 1h

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1-1/2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
5 tablespoons butter, divided
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1-1/2 cups whole milk
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
2 ounces cubed Velveeta
2 tablespoons dry bread crumbs

Steps:

  • Cook macaroni according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a saucepan, melt 4 tablespoons butter over medium heat. Stir in flour, salt and pepper until smooth. Gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Reduce heat. Add the cheeses, stirring until cheese is melted. Drain macaroni., Transfer macaroni to a greased 1-1/2-qt. baking dish. Pour cheese sauce over macaroni; mix well. Melt the remaining butter; add the bread crumbs. Sprinkle over top. Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 30 minutes or until heated through and topping is golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 309 calories, Fat 20g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 60mg cholesterol, Sodium 569mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 11g protein.

Tips:

  • Use a combination of cheeses: Combining different types of cheese, such as cheddar, mozzarella, and Parmesan, creates a more flavorful and complex macaroni and cheese.
  • Cook the macaroni al dente: Slightly undercooked macaroni will hold its shape better and absorb more of the cheese sauce.
  • Make a roux: A roux, made from butter and flour, helps to thicken the cheese sauce and give it a smooth consistency.
  • Use whole milk or half-and-half: These dairy products create a richer and creamier cheese sauce.
  • Season the cheese sauce: Add salt, pepper, and other spices to taste to enhance the flavor of the cheese sauce.
  • Don't overcook the macaroni and cheese: Overcooked macaroni and cheese will become dry and rubbery.
  • Top with breadcrumbs or grated Parmesan cheese: This adds a crispy and flavorful topping to the macaroni and cheese.

Conclusion:

Mama's Macaroni and Cheese is a classic comfort food that is loved by people of all ages. With its creamy cheese sauce, tender macaroni, and crispy topping, it is the perfect dish for a family meal or a potluck. With the tips provided in this article, you can easily create a delicious and memorable macaroni and cheese that will satisfy everyone at the table. So, gather your ingredients, put on your apron, and get ready to make some cheesy goodness!

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