Homemade Macaroni & Cheese, the best ever

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  • Опубликовано: 19 авг 2024
  • If you are a fan of the oooey, gooey, cheesy, goodness of mac and cheese, you will love this video and my recipe. I use three kinds of cheese, four if you count the parmesan on top. So come on in, sit down, and enjoy watching how I make my macaroni and cheese. I promise you will be so glad you did. Send us an email or write us a letter to let us know what you think of it. We love to hear from you. Recipe to follow.
    Enjoy!
    Karen, Paul, & Stephanie
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    Ingredients:
    1 1/2 cups elbow macaroni
    pinch salt
    1 1/2 cup Velvetta cheese, cubed
    1/4 cup mozzarella, shredded
    1/4 cup cheddar, shredded
    1/4 cup colby jack, shredded
    1 cup half & half
    4 Tbsp butter
    sprinkle of parmesan
    Enough of the three cheeses to sprinkle on top dish
    Directions:
    Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray an 8X8 baking dish with non-stick cooking spray. Boil macaroni with a pinch of salt until al dente, about 10 minutes. Drain, do not rinse. Add noodles back to the pot. Place back on stove top. Add cheeses, except parmesan, and half and half. Reserve some of the cheeses for top. Stir well until cheeses have melted. Pour into baking dish. Sprinkle with the three cheeses and parmesan cheese. Bake 350 degrees for 15 minutes.
    For a twist, add chili on top of macaroni in your bowl, sprinkle with finely diced onions if desired. Enjoy!
    This recipe can easily be doubled.
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  • @charleneheiland8803
    @charleneheiland8803 Год назад +3

    Sent comment too soon. Finally was able to see "my kitty" 🐈‍⬛🐈‍⬛🐈‍⬛😍

  • @charleneheiland8803
    @charleneheiland8803 Год назад +11

    That was a wee bit of an evil laugh when you added the butter. But isn't everything better with butter ? 🤣👿🥰

  • @user-bo1rj2xu2s
    @user-bo1rj2xu2s Год назад +2

    I just love watching you. Thank you.

  • @thatgirl626
    @thatgirl626 11 месяцев назад +1

    I shred all my cheeses, finally bought a manual grinder a lady I follow used one was in her Amazon store and let me tell you OMG Finally after all my years she was spot on with the perfect grinder

  • @ladysmith3578
    @ladysmith3578 Год назад +9

    I’ve renamed your videos . I call them waking up with Karen. It’s usually 3:30-4:30 am when I’m watching you. It’s 4:15 now. I’m going to enjoy my coffee and my time watching you cook yet another delicious meal. Thank you… Love mac & cheese. ♥️

  • @margaretbedwell3211
    @margaretbedwell3211 Год назад +4

    You little smiley faces are so cute when you pop them in your videos. Love Mac & cheese and I can just imagine how tasty that dish is. I enjoy the Eckrich Smoked sausage with it also. I usually make Mac & cheese when I make chili so that at some point during the week I make a casserole of that combo. Yum....Sounds like a great idea for this week. Y'all have a Blessed weekend.

    • @KarenJonesFoodFamily
      @KarenJonesFoodFamily  Год назад

      Love smoked sausage with Mac and cheese. Thank you. Loves and hugs ♥️

  • @EvolvedJewel
    @EvolvedJewel Год назад +1

    Love your scenery in the back and recipes!

  • @terrihartlep8094
    @terrihartlep8094 Год назад +1

    Love the pretty blue top & it looks so nice on you. Blue is your color. Macaroni & Cheese looks delicious. BBQ Pulled Pork would be very good on top also.

  • @roxeyserckie5414
    @roxeyserckie5414 Год назад +2

    You mean business from looks of all that cheese! Yum!

  • @bettyfletcher6489
    @bettyfletcher6489 Год назад +2

    Thanks ! Looks great

  • @cheryllkirkpatrick6664
    @cheryllkirkpatrick6664 Год назад +1

    My mouth is watering!

  • @sue8319
    @sue8319 Год назад

    I appreciate that you give rationals for teaching. Not just “ add salt for your macaroni after water boiling, if you don’t the salt will pit your pot”. Thank you. Waving to you from Michigan. Thanks also for the tea method and the Mac & cheese

  • @rhondalampe6676
    @rhondalampe6676 Год назад

    Hi there Karen, I just want to say : Thank you- for always answering all comments & being faithful w/ putting new videos up- not to mention your delicious menus. I think a lot of people who are on hear forget there subscribers u don’t! I respect u so much! Thanks again ❤& prayers PS. Forgot to tell you from the last time you wore a nice looking blouse! ❤️ the colors. Have a wonderful weekend!

    • @KarenJonesFoodFamily
      @KarenJonesFoodFamily  Год назад

      Thank you so much. I really try to answer all, if nothing else, just by liking the comment. Sometimes I miss some. Thank you for being a friend to me through my channel. Loves and hugs ♥️

  • @lindagilbert6888
    @lindagilbert6888 Год назад +1

    That chili looks so yummy on that Mac and cheese. Great idea. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • @roxeyserckie5414
    @roxeyserckie5414 Год назад +1

    I'm a lemon in my tea gal too. So yum!

  • @lettiegrant9447
    @lettiegrant9447 Год назад +1

    Hi Miss Karen. I know that's some good macaroni. I think I'll make it. The best thing about it is the different cheeses you used and not stingy with the cheese.😊😊

  • @violasbakedandcookeddeligh1596
    @violasbakedandcookeddeligh1596 Год назад +2

    That’s a real crowd pleaser Karen!! Great job 👍🥰

  • @CartersEat
    @CartersEat Год назад +1

    You make it look so easy!

  • @ronkielman7026
    @ronkielman7026 Год назад

    The most delicious Mac & cheese I made this recipe and it is wonderful. Thank You! Kris & Ron

  • @vickyfroms.carolina8509
    @vickyfroms.carolina8509 Год назад +2

    That's right, Mrs. Karen -- you have to have the butter for sure in macaroni & cheese!! I've never had Colby Jack in my Mac & Cheese. I may consider using that the next time I make some. I love topping my baked Mac & Cheese with sharp cheddar & mozzarella.

  • @EasyCookingWithLindaB
    @EasyCookingWithLindaB Год назад +2

    Hello my friend, that macaroni and cheese looked amazing!❤

  • @tiffanygurl7865
    @tiffanygurl7865 Год назад +1

    Looks delicious as always!

  • @bridgetgreene2457
    @bridgetgreene2457 Год назад +2

    Looks amazing as always Karen !! Thank you

  • @roxeyserckie5414
    @roxeyserckie5414 Год назад +1

    You have such good ideas on the ingredients!

  • @tracysmith9546
    @tracysmith9546 Год назад +1

    That looked so good.

  • @shirleylaboy603
    @shirleylaboy603 Год назад +1

    Hi Karen, you make my mouth water with that macaroni and cheese. I've been wanting to make some, and now I will. Thanks for sharing your recipes. 🙂❤️

  • @terrinewell3044
    @terrinewell3044 Год назад

    Very similar to the sweet tea I make....I use 10 cups of water, and I add one can of frozen lemonade concentrate.

  • @reginajames5107
    @reginajames5107 Год назад

    Wow, what a lovely idea about putting chili on top; it looks delicious. I was surprised that you did not put an egg in to bind the mac and cheese together. Outside of your mac and cheese looking delicious, it may be more heart conscious. I will give it a try. Thank you

    • @KarenJonesFoodFamily
      @KarenJonesFoodFamily  Год назад

      Thank you. I hope you will try it and if you do, please let me know 😊 😋♥️

  • @norlinda5173
    @norlinda5173 Год назад

    Yummy yummy 😋 we love home made mac\cheese that just look so good Karen and I think that maybe we will try it on the weekend,sweet lady hope all is well with you& your's hi to Paul for me. And you both have a great weekend,❤️😋💐🙏😇 god bless !!!Norlinda

  • @Tiger-Heart
    @Tiger-Heart 10 месяцев назад

    Looks soooooo good! 🕊️🌸🕊️

  • @jenniferr.2122
    @jenniferr.2122 Год назад

    Thank you, I love ice tea and homemade Mac and cheese.

  • @victoriahanke5086
    @victoriahanke5086 Год назад

    It looks like a beautiful perfect ac ñ cheese! You clever girl!!!♥️

  • @redcardinalkitchen
    @redcardinalkitchen Год назад

    Oh yeah, we are a fan of oooey, gooey for sure. Your cooking makes me feel like I am there! Sonja at Red Cardinal Kitchen

  • @tag7592
    @tag7592 Год назад

    Karen, that's a real fine dish of mac n cheese! It's a meal itself; good at any time during the day or night (at work), and it's always easy to digest. I like to use lots of black pepper on mine, and add a side like broccoli or brussel sprouts or whatever. The sweet tea looks delicious. I bet you can taste the wonderful flavor of the tea leaf. I love parmesan in the bottle; that's what we were raised on, and I've had fresh too, not impressed. Thank you Karen for more fab recipes! Blessings to you!

    • @KarenJonesFoodFamily
      @KarenJonesFoodFamily  Год назад +1

      Thank you so much. I love broccoli and brussel sprouts. 😋♥️

  • @WaterfallFW
    @WaterfallFW Год назад

    Thank you for showing how to make sweet tea. It’s something my mother never made so I’ve never really known how. ❤

  • @PretirementDays
    @PretirementDays Год назад

    The chili idea looks like a winner to me!

    • @KarenJonesFoodFamily
      @KarenJonesFoodFamily  Год назад +1

      It is so good. We had it at a local restaurant and I came home and copied it. So delicious 😋

  • @brockbeckham5020
    @brockbeckham5020 Год назад

    I add some grated nutmeg and a splash of Worcestershire sauce to my macaroni and cheese sauce and a little ground pepper black or white

  • @Tantejuju65
    @Tantejuju65 Год назад

    Best Mac n cheese of my life was Mrs Martin's in grade school... Made with "commodity" cheese AKA American cheese given out in the 60's as food supplement

  • @denisecliche5795
    @denisecliche5795 Год назад

    It looks délicious ! And may I add , you look beautiful as always ! ❤

  • @donniebaker5648
    @donniebaker5648 Год назад

    Wow ! Am going make that today on this very cold snowy day here in st paul mn , that mac & cheese will be so delicious with leftover meatloaf , yum , that's oh and going make sweet tea too and watch a nice movie , thanks so much , awesome!! , 😃 😺❤❤❤

  • @alexachenbach821
    @alexachenbach821 7 месяцев назад

    Yummy 😊

  • @thatgirl626
    @thatgirl626 11 месяцев назад

    I have never made Mac & cheese , because I have never ate good Mac & cheese. I will watch with interest

  • @victoriahanke5086
    @victoriahanke5086 Год назад

    OMGoodness! I wish I could reach through the screen and take a taste!!! 😂😂😂♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️😊

  • @donnabutler7849
    @donnabutler7849 Год назад

    😊 Looking good miss karen

  • @missymitekite
    @missymitekite Год назад +1

    You can't go wrong with delicious mac 'n cheese, and yours looks wonderful!! What a great addition to add the chili and onion on top!! Definitely going to try this. Looks soooo incredibly delicious. I wanted a bite so badly! lol

  • @virginiakasselman5953
    @virginiakasselman5953 Год назад

    Oh my Goodness Karen!!
    I just died and went to ALABAMA!! I made your Mac& cheese and oh Yum Yum Yum!!🤗😋
    I love Mac & cheese but all the ones I’ve made from other recipes are tooo dry but yours -so moist and CHEESY!
    Thank you for sharing- gotta go my MAC& CHEESE is calling!!
    Virginia in Arkansas

    • @KarenJonesFoodFamily
      @KarenJonesFoodFamily  Год назад

      Thank you so so much. I'm so happy you made it and liked it. Thanks for letting me know. Loves and hugs ♥️

  • @livinglifewithjean1969
    @livinglifewithjean1969 Год назад

    That looks delicious 🤤

  • @sharonsmith381
    @sharonsmith381 Год назад

    Hi Karen I have just made mac & cheese for my son it's the best. YOU'RE looks delicious xx🤤🥰🥰❤❤

  • @josephinegilmore1144
    @josephinegilmore1144 Год назад

    Howdy Karen. That explains the tiny holes in my pots😂 . Here in Az it's almost 100degrees f.

  • @angvannuil9280
    @angvannuil9280 Год назад

    Oh that is divine I will do it this way , hey guys hope all is well xx

    • @KarenJonesFoodFamily
      @KarenJonesFoodFamily  Год назад

      Hello my beautiful friend. Hope all is well with you and family. Loves and hugs ♥️

  • @daphnemiller6767
    @daphnemiller6767 Год назад

    Velveeta -- 1 1/2 cup Velvetta (sic) cheese, cubed

  • @ambert.
    @ambert. Год назад +1

    Looks so delicious!! 🧀 Can you link the Nugget Ice Machine?

    • @KarenJonesFoodFamily
      @KarenJonesFoodFamily  Год назад +1

      Yes, it is in my Amazon store. HiCOZY. Thank you.
      www.amazon.com/shop/ karenjonesfoodfamily

    • @annettelough4482
      @annettelough4482 Год назад +1

      Looks delicious and loved seeing kitty too !

  • @Snowpaux
    @Snowpaux Год назад

    Make room for me on the porch! Thanks 🥰

    • @KarenJonesFoodFamily
      @KarenJonesFoodFamily  Год назад

      I have your chair ready and a glass of tea waiting on you 😉♥️

  • @donnaplumridge9769
    @donnaplumridge9769 Год назад +1

    Karen, you make macaroni and cheese just like I do! I also use several types of cheeses to give it a lovely flavour!
    I think I mentioned this in a previous vlog, but my mom used to make her ice tea using Lipton’s loose tea, since that’s the way she was taught, with pure lemon juice. Since moving to England, I mix my tea bags. I use something called PG Tips or Tetley’s tea bags with an Earl Grey. So good if you like Earl Grey. Btw, I’m the only one that drinks ice tea, since my husband thinks I’m a heathen drinking tea cold! A lot of Brits think tea should be hot NOT cold! Lol!
    I usually make my macaroni and cheese as a side dish with either meatloaf, or fried chicken. Also with barbecued chicken.
    Definitely give your recipe a go, sounds delicious, especially adding dry mustard. I guess it gives it a zing!
    Thank you for your vlog, sounds delicious as all your recipes!

    • @KarenJonesFoodFamily
      @KarenJonesFoodFamily  Год назад

      Thank you so much. We love iced tea. Love different cheeses in Mac and cheese. ❤️

  • @nancysparks6181
    @nancysparks6181 Год назад +1

    That looks Amazing yes where did you get your Ice Maker Karen?

    • @KarenJonesFoodFamily
      @KarenJonesFoodFamily  Год назад +2

      Amazon. It's a HiCOZY. I use it all the time. Link below.
      Https://www.amazon.com/shop/karenjonesfoodfamily

    • @nancysparks6181
      @nancysparks6181 Год назад +1

      @@KarenJonesFoodFamily Thank you ❤

  • @glamdolly30
    @glamdolly30 Год назад

    Great job Karen! I'm English and macaroni cheese isn't seen quite as often on our restaurant menus as it is in the States! But I love it - and it's such a useful dish if you need to feed vegetarians too. Add some delicious veggies or salad to it, and it's a great meal.
    I never knew how to make it, so your man n' cheese masterclass was fabulous! I never knew it could be made so well, so easily - I assumed you had to make a cheese sauce from scratch. Your way is so much simpler, and looks utterly delicious.
    Great to learn how to make iced tea too - thank you! I drink around 10 cups of hot sweet tea every day (it's an English addiction!) and never thought to try it iced. Sounds perfect as a Summer drink.
    OMG I am so impressed with your amazing ice making machine! Is it part of your fridge, or a separate gadget? Could you please give me some details so I can look it up? My favourite alcoholic tipple is rose wine, but I can only drink it with lemonade and lots of ice. I am forever pouring water into freezer ice trays, it's a nuisance job and of course I always spill water on the floor!
    Thanks for another great video Karen. I'm late to cooking, only started in my 40s and love getting your tips - they are pure gold. And so are you, lovely lady! Much love from a fan across the pond.
    PS Love your sweet kitty-cat, she is precious! So nice to give them the freedom to come and go as they please, cats love a bit of freedom but they love their home comforts too! Will we be seeing your lovely nephew again soon, I so enjoyed his 'guest appearance' on your channel, when he cooked a very classy meal and sang 'Amazing Grace'. And what a voice! Encore please! ❤❤❤

    • @KarenJonesFoodFamily
      @KarenJonesFoodFamily  Год назад

      Thank you. I love to do the Mac and cheese like this. I'm not bothering to make a homemade cheese sauce when you can make it this easily. My ice machine is in my Amazon store. I'll put a link below. Thank you for being a part of our family. ❤️
      Https://www.amazon.com/shop/karenjonesfoodfamily

  • @patriciap9162
    @patriciap9162 Год назад

    Oh...I absolutely love Mac and cheese...yours looks Delicious 😋

  • @theresaporto9752
    @theresaporto9752 Год назад

    Looks delish Karen... I now want mac and cheese. When I make boxed mac and cheese I use mayo instead of butter and sour cream instead of milk... I wonder how sour cream would taste in place of your half and half.

  • @loriwhinery3210
    @loriwhinery3210 Год назад

    I’ve never had sweet tea. It’s not a thing here in the Pacific Northwest. I don’t think you can order it in restaurants either. I’d love to try it

    • @KarenJonesFoodFamily
      @KarenJonesFoodFamily  Год назад

      Make it at home. If you don't drink sweet tea, I suggest using just a little sugar.bi used to use about 2 cups of sugar to a gallon of tea. I can't do that anymore. 😉❤️😋

    • @loriwhinery3210
      @loriwhinery3210 Год назад

      @@KarenJonesFoodFamily that is way too much sugar, I’m thinking sweet tea might be too sweet for me!😜my husbands cousin tries to order when he comes here and they don’t know what he’s talking about. I said Lonnie this isn’t the south.

    • @KarenJonesFoodFamily
      @KarenJonesFoodFamily  Год назад

      @@loriwhinery3210 and that is why I cut down the amount of sugar I use. 😉

  • @kathygoskey6701
    @kathygoskey6701 Год назад

    Looks sooooo good

  • @user-ou5ns9xx6v
    @user-ou5ns9xx6v 5 месяцев назад

    Karen, Do you and your husband like dogs? We use to have some dogs. We had 3 small dogs. They were so sweet.

  • @lorrainestone
    @lorrainestone Год назад

    What is the name on your ice machine?

    • @KarenJonesFoodFamily
      @KarenJonesFoodFamily  Год назад

      HiCozy. It is in my Amazon store.bi will post the link below. Take a look. Won't cost more just a convenient way for me to help you shop. Thank you. I love it. Use it everyday.
      Https://www.amazon.com/shop/

  • @angierater5309
    @angierater5309 Год назад

    Do you have any keto recipes

    • @KarenJonesFoodFamily
      @KarenJonesFoodFamily  Год назад

      Stephanie made pork chops with pork skins. Keto and delicious. The game day foods will be keto by changing the flour to almond flour instead of wheat. We've been talking about doing more Keto recipes. ♥️ check out the link for pork chops.
      ruclips.net/video/7ToJSlPZAys/видео.html

  • @beverlyhart6144
    @beverlyhart6144 Год назад

    I make sweet tea all the time my husband has to have 2 cups of sugar in his to me that is way way to much I won't drink it

    • @KarenJonesFoodFamily
      @KarenJonesFoodFamily  Год назад +1

      I used to. I can't any more. Too sweet. 😋❤️ But as long as he's happy

    • @lettiegrant9447
      @lettiegrant9447 Год назад +1

      That's the best way to drink it. More sugar the better. Your husband knows what's good.👍👍😁

  • @grammyb3548
    @grammyb3548 Год назад

    No sound, Ms. Karen

    • @KarenJonesFoodFamily
      @KarenJonesFoodFamily  Год назад +1

      I'll check it out. Thank you.

    • @popjones2929
      @popjones2929 Год назад +1

      Thank you working on it now

    • @popjones2929
      @popjones2929 Год назад +1

      Odley sound on TV and computer but not phone on mine

    • @grammyb3548
      @grammyb3548 Год назад

      @@popjones2929 Got sound on the Ads at the beginning, but not when your video starts playing.

    • @grammyb3548
      @grammyb3548 Год назад

      @@popjones2929 I'm on my phone, too. Don't have a computer or WI-FI

  • @diannrogers4984
    @diannrogers4984 Год назад

    I am so glad you didn’t make a rue I don’t like the ones with a rue. My family grew up with macaroni & cheese made like you did yours.

    • @KarenJonesFoodFamily
      @KarenJonesFoodFamily  Год назад

      I'm not crazy about the cheese sauce made like that either. I don't see a reason to do it. This is yummy 😋 ❤️

  • @rickhenk8363
    @rickhenk8363 Год назад

    Way too much cheese...oh good heavens..

    • @lettiegrant9447
      @lettiegrant9447 Год назад +2

      That's just the right amount of cheese. Any less wouldn't be good.😁