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Creamy Macaroni and Cheese
Recipe courtesy Paula Deen Show: Paula's Home Cooking Episode: Slow Cookin' Overall User Rating: 
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Cut back on the eggs
07/06/2008 at 12:55am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I liked the added touch of the eggs but I think 3 was too many, maybe 1-2 would be plenty. I did not use a slow cooker to make this I baked it for 25 min at 325 as a previous poster suggested and it came out very rich and creamy. I doubled the recipe so I used 8 oz of velveeta and 12 oz of cheddar. It was very good overall and many people at the 4th of July picnic I brought it to enjoyed it.
yummy
07/04/2008 at 01:00pm
User: Bonnie from Virginia Beach, VA User Rating:
Once in the crock pot wait and stir. Turns out great. Don't rush it though. Turns out perfect everytime. My family's favorite!:)
Oh My Goodness this is good
07/02/2008 at 10:25pm
User: Lisa from Jacksonville, FL User Rating:
I loved the texture of this mac n cheese and the flavor was all cheese. Simply wonderful! I may try and bake this just enough to brown the top.
Terrific!
07/01/2008 at 05:35pm
User: Sheena from Millington, TN User Rating:
This is a great dish to cook when you are having company over. Little kids love it!
Keeper!
06/24/2008 at 06:43pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
So easy and delicious. Always a hit with mac and cheese lovers. Thanks for a great recipe!
eggs aren't the problem
06/13/2008 at 08:20pm
User: teresa from altadena, CA User Rating:
I always make my mac and cheese with eggs and it gets rave reviews. 3 is probably too many though. Also, the cheese soup isn't great -- it's a short cut, but you'll get better results and flavor using velveeta -- yes, velveeta -- use the block rather than slices and cube it -- it melts great. Also, I use a can of evaporated milk rather than regular homogenized milk. The eggs should give it sort of a custard consistency that holds it together the sharp cheddar will give you nice flavor, and the velveeta will give you the creamy texture. I don't recommend stirring it a lot in the slow cooker. just my two cents.
The best mac 'n cheese
06/08/2008 at 11:42pm
User: Sheryl from Summerville, GA User Rating:
This is the best mac 'n cheese i have made in a crock pot,and I have made other mac 'n cheese before, but this is by far the best!!!! 5 star!!!!!
The best dang Mac and cheese EVER
06/06/2008 at 05:56pm
User: Katie from Jefferson City, TN User Rating:
Great! I've never had mac and cheese like that!!! Leave it to Paula!
Petty Good
06/04/2008 at 02:56pm
User: Katrina from Inverness, FL User Rating:
This is a good mac and cheese recipe. Mine started to burn the closer it got to the 3hr mark, but took it to a family gathering and everyone loved it!
Wonderful!!
05/27/2008 at 12:08pm
User: Rochelle from Gillett, PA User Rating:
I made this for the first time, yesterday. My whole family was over for my son's birthday party, EVERYONE loved it!!!! Great Job Paula!!
Yummy!
05/20/2008 at 06:10pm
User: kelli from dallas, TX User Rating:
This was the first thing I made from Food Network and it got my husband and I hooked. Very good mac and cheese.
Macaroni & Cheese
05/20/2008 at 11:21am
User: Janie from Rome, GA User Rating:
I finally made this for the first time and it turned out perfectly. I WEIGHED the grated cheddar and used 10 full ounces. DO NOT use the pregrated stuff or you will have bad results. Hubby loved it and we will definitely have this again in the future. If you follow the recipe correctly it turns out great. My only change was to put it in a casserole and bake it in the oven on 325 degrees for around 25-30 minutes. Then I added 1/4-1/2 cup additional grated cheddar and put it under the broiler until that was melted. Paula you have hit a grand slam with this recipe. It reheats in the microwave easily too. Everyone in the house loved it, including our parakeet, parrot, and furbeast.
yummy and easy
05/19/2008 at 06:28pm
User: Melissa from Sanger, CA User Rating:
This is easy to make and easy to double if you need a great deal for a group. Everyone loves it and I like the fact that you can start it and then let it be.
Pretty Good
05/16/2008 at 08:00am
User: Dawn from Raleigh, NC User Rating:
This went over better with my husband and I than it did with our kids. One seems to prefer the box stuff and the other turns his nose up at any macaroni... I enjoyed the sharpness of the cheddar, but it melted the way you would expect cheddar to melt, so my husband commented on the texture of the sauce (it wasn't as smooth as some other chesses would have been). Overall, decent but not great recipe (despite kids not eating it)!
Easy & Good!
05/15/2008 at 02:41pm
User: Linda from Conyers, GA User Rating:
I tried this recipe when I was preparing for a big crowd and needed something quick and easy. This was a delicious dish! Very creamy and perfect flavor. I added some ground pepper, left off the mustard. I will use this recipe again for sure.
CREAMY MACARONI AND CHEESE
05/10/2008 at 03:54pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I have tried this for all kinds of different parties and everyone asked me were i got and wanted the recipe for the dish
Best Mac & Cheese, period!
05/10/2008 at 11:52am
User: Sue from Moon Township, PA User Rating:
I made a double batch last week for my daughter's first communion party and it was a HUGE hit! Every single bit of it went! I caught one guest scraping the baked on cheese off the crock to eat it! Thanks, Paula!
Crazy Easy
05/08/2008 at 04:09pm
User: Tracy from Lake City, FL User Rating:
The easiest macaroni and cheese to make that does not come from a box. Creamy and delicious. Sure to be a hit at any function.
WOW
05/06/2008 at 10:59am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
We all loved this Mac n Cheese... It was easy to make and the smell of all that cheese cooking in the crockpot... OMG..deeelicious! If your family didnt rant and rave about it,,, obviously you didnt FOLLOW THE RECIPE :)
Love it
05/04/2008 at 07:50pm
User: Anna from phoenix, AZ User Rating:
I love this recipe!!! Perfect southern mac and cheese recipe.
Wasn't that great
05/04/2008 at 02:49pm
User: Nadine from Spring, TX User Rating:
I followed this recipe to the T and like other reviewers it came out tasteless and curdled. The only reason I gave it 2 stars was because we did like the aftertaste of the pepper. It just wasn't the smooth, rich consistancy that I was looking for.
Yummy
05/03/2008 at 11:57am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Cheesy Creamy goodness
Must have more mac n cheese
04/27/2008 at 11:42am
User: Lonna from Murfreesboro, TN User Rating:
My sister made this recipe for a family gathering and it was the hit of the party!!! Everyone of all ages loved it and couldn't get enough of it. A back in the day go to side dish that makes the boxed stuff go sit in the corner and cry!
Best Mac and Cheese Around
04/27/2008 at 08:31am
User: Timothy from Tampa, FL User Rating:
Ya gotta love Ms. Paula Deen. She's one helluva cook. When I saw her whip up this mac and cheese on her show, I just knew it was gonna be good. Well, it is good! It's so good, you'll never make any other kind. It's creamy and cheesy and delicious!!!
Creamy Macaroni and Cheese was perfect
04/21/2008 at 08:44am
User: Karen from Savannah, GA User Rating:
It was easy to put together. I love crock pot meals. My family enjoyed this macaroni and cheese better than most they have tried. Paula's recipes are always a hit at my house!
Dry and Flavorless
04/20/2008 at 11:50pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Okay, I was looking for slow cooker recipes. I followed this one to the letter and the result was that after an hour, I had to turn the cooker off as it was just getting all crusty. Not a good recipe.
A wreck in the crockpot, yuck, yuck, yuck
04/20/2008 at 08:54pm
User: DANIELLE from LAKE TAPPS, WA User Rating:
I wanted this to work out so bad. My mouth watered when she made it on the tv. It was not creamy at all. It was grainy and 3 hours is way too long to cook it. Ours was ready in about and hour and a half.it was burned onto the side of the crock while I prepared the rest of dinner. I followed the recipe to a "T". So unless I did something wrong that I am not aware of, this recipe stinks. Sorry Paula, I usually love your stuff.
Delicious!!
04/18/2008 at 12:20pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This recipe was amazing! The only thing is that on the show Paula sprinkled about a half cup of cheddar one half hour before serving, which the recipe doesn't include. I highly recommend it, because it made a tasty crust.
mac and cheese
04/16/2008 at 01:54pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This was wonderful! so easy and low maintenance! A big hit!
Love this mac n cheese!
04/15/2008 at 07:04pm
User: jenn from ira, MI User Rating:
We absolutely love this recipe! We don't use boxed mac n cheese around here anymore. This is so easy, we just keep this in a container in the fridge all the time! You don't even have to cook the cheese first like the recipe calls for, I just throw everything in the crock pot and let it go. yum!
Wonderful Y'all
04/13/2008 at 01:38pm
User: Renee from Akron, OH User Rating:
I tried this recipe with our Easter dinner and it was a hit....Many more fabulous dinners to come...
Can't be topped!
04/11/2008 at 06:04pm
User: Keesha from Montgomery, AL User Rating:
My husband has requested this at least once a week! I always cook on high for 1.5 hours, and it turns out fantastic!
Yummy in the Tummy
04/08/2008 at 06:29pm
User: Veronica from Bronx, NY User Rating:
It's the best. I could eat the whole thing myself, unfortunately, I had to share. But I wouldn't have if they didn't see me make it.
Absolutely Awesome
04/08/2008 at 02:20pm
User: Theresa from Gouverneur, NY User Rating:
There isn't a word to describe how wonderfully good this mac & cheese tastes! If the rating could only go to ten!
creamy mc and cheese ( PAULA DEAN)
04/07/2008 at 06:27pm
User: dorcas from shreveport, LA User Rating:
Every time that we have a pot luck at work I make this meal and I THANK PAULA DEAN for being a downhome girl. Try it once and you won't make mac and cheese any other way.
Yummy!!!
04/06/2008 at 06:28pm
User: Kelly from North Providence, RI User Rating:
I modified this recipe a bit. I used only 1 egg, a dash or two of paprika, and added about 2 tbs. of lipton onion soup mix, omitted the salt (the soup mix was salty enough). Rather than mix everything up in the slow cooker, I did it over stovetop because I was worried about cheese clumping up. Came out creamy not clumpy, loved it!!!
Easy, Yummy, and a Huge Hit!
03/31/2008 at 04:14pm
User: Kandice from Ethridge, TN User Rating:
My sister and I made this recipe for a cook out we had a week ago. The recipe was so easy and came out prefectly!
Excellent
03/29/2008 at 01:19pm
User: kim from Fresno, CA User Rating:
I made this recipe for my family for Easter. There wasn't a morsel left! I did make some changes though. I omitted the eggs and added 3 ounces guyer cheese with the sharp. I added a little bit more ground mustard too. The taste was spot on and didn't have to add anything else. It was great!
New Holiday Side Dish!
03/27/2008 at 09:13am
User: Samantha from Brick, NJ User Rating:
I've tried crock pot mac & cheese before w/o much success. I happened to see this show & decided to give another try for Easter dinner. I doubled the recipe for everything except the eggs (kept them to 3). Other than that I spared no ingredients or shortcuts; the sharpest aged white cheddar, milk, etc. My guests were inhaling it! Even better all 8kids were inhaling it and it wasn't even orange! I was asked to put it on the recipe "keeper" file for holidays.
Crock Pot Macaroni & Cheese
03/26/2008 at 10:08am
User: Ginny from galloway, NJ User Rating:
Paula's crockpot macaroni and cheese is excellent! I did change a few things though. For the cheese I went for the light, the sour cream I put the light version in it, the macaroni I put in was wheat and it all was just great! I will make this recipe again, it's a winner for my family!
very good
03/24/2008 at 03:30am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
i had made this mac n cheese for my family and they akk loved it. i didnt use the eggs though. prior to making it i read the reviews and i saw the some people said when they had made it, it came out gritty and not creamy. im sorry that happened but i loved it. i even doubled up the recipe!. the only thing i can say is that i only baked it in the slow cooker for about 1-11/2hrs. i didnt di the full 3hrs cuase i felt the pasta would come out mushy. but, overall, i loved it.
love this dish
03/23/2008 at 08:35pm
User: pat from warrenton, VA User Rating:
I loved, loved, loved this recipe. I have a very tiny kitchen and a big family so anything I can do ahead of time is terrific. Fixed it tonight for Easter dinner and it's all gone. After reading the other reviews, don't know how mine turned out so good unless it could be the differences in the crockpots. First, I did not add the eggs b/c my daughter-in-law is allergic. I did add a little extra macaroni, sour cream, milk, and grated cheddar. After all ingredients were in the crock pot, I DID have to break the grated cheese and butter mixture into smaller portions, but it all turned out great. Even sprinkled paprika on top. Will definitely do this one again.
creamy mac and cheese
03/23/2008 at 05:45pm
User: shelley from springfield , OR User Rating:
Soooo yummy!!! My kids love this and so easy. A new family favorite. This dish is on my table every holiday, or family gathering and is always gone first.
skip the egg..
03/23/2008 at 12:48pm
User: Jessica from winston salem, NC User Rating:
I love this recipe for an after church meal but, unlike Paula..we can do without the egg.
easy and good mac and cheese
03/23/2008 at 08:55am
User: marta from carroll, OH User Rating:
I dont usually do reviews but i had to say how good this recipe is. even i could no mess this one up and my family loved it! Great for potlucks
Rave Reviews
03/22/2008 at 10:19am
User: J from Baltimore, MD User Rating:
I absolutely love this recipe. I have made it on several occasions. Family and friends rave about this mac and cheese and always ask me to make it for special occasions. Thanks for a great and easy recipe, Paula!
Easy and Delicious
03/21/2008 at 06:22pm
User: Heather from Marysville, WA User Rating:
This is a very easy and delicious recipe. My family loves it!!
Deceiving
03/20/2008 at 06:22pm
User: Angela from Novi, MI User Rating:
Paula! Why is it that this recipe looked so creamy on TV when you made it and I followed the recipe EXACTLY and mine was sooooo curdled!!! I'm extremely disappointed. Sometimes I think they do things on TV that they don't put in the online recipe instructions. I was hoping for a great mac & cheese and now I'm staring at a mess. :o(
GREAT
03/20/2008 at 12:16am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I did every thing the recipe required I even put one egg in. I put cheese butter mixture and sour cream milk and a beaten soup etc. Mixed it up and added a a little extra season in it all cold . Then put cooled down macoroni in mixed it up and set slow cooker at low. Then stired once in a while and put season if flavor was leaving it cooked in about 2.5 hours and when it looked like it was done I put cheese on top and put in the refrig, It was perfect.
Can't beat mac & cheese out of the oven!
03/19/2008 at 10:19am
User: Rj from Morrison, CO User Rating:
Although the flavor of this dish wasn't bad, the consistency wasn't good at all. I found it to be very oily- not like when you bake it at all!
You go girl!
03/19/2008 at 10:06am
User: Beth from Pittsburgh, PA User Rating:
I hadn't seen this particular episode, but while browsing Food Network.com for a good Mac N Cheese recipe, I came across Miss Paula's. I LOVE that it is prepared, for the most part, in a slow cooker! This saves oven space and gives the dish a good "slow food" vibe. The Mac N Cheese itself if wonderful! My 7 yr. old son can't get enough. Don't skip the eggs! They act as a good "binder" for the sauce and overall the whole dish is yummy! I added some Worchestershire sauce as well.
Needs a little adjusting....
03/17/2008 at 02:10pm
User: Christi from Austin, TX User Rating:
I'm a southern girl and I don't think the 3 eggs are neccessary. Also, the cooking time needs to be reduced. The first time I made it I used 1 egg and cooked for the 3 hour time suggestion. The cheese and eggs curdled and the consistency broke down..yuck! The next time I left out the eggs completely and reduced the cook time to 1 hour. MUCH better..my kids love it. It's a holiday staple, now. Good Luck and Hook'em Horns!
Disappointed
03/17/2008 at 12:15pm
User: Sondra from Roseville, CA User Rating:
I was very disappointed in this recipe. I have never been disappointed with anything from Paula Deen but this was awful. I saw this recipe on her show and thought this would be a great easy recipe for Mac & Cheese. It was easy but not tasty at all. The only thing I did different from what the recipe stated is I added the milk to the butter and shredded cheddar cheese only because the cheese was starting to stick to the pan. I was worried the cheese would end up burning even though I was stirring constantly. It came out dry and curddled and no taste at all. Unfortunatly it all went into the trash.
Great Recipe
03/16/2008 at 01:28pm
User: Stephen from Anderson, SC User Rating:
It was the creamiest and easiest recipe that I have ever had. It was great.
Awesome Mac and Cheese
03/16/2008 at 11:59am
User: May from Rushville, IN User Rating:
My husband loves Mac and Cheese and said this was the best ever.
Creamy and Excellent!!!!!!!!
03/15/2008 at 11:40pm
User: Laurie from Louisville, KY User Rating:
Paula, You are a doll. Thank you for sharing this fabulous mac and cheese recipe. Absolutely adored it. Will be in GA this fall, can't wait to eat at your restaurant. Thanks again for this recipe. Keep up the GREAT job that you do.
Wasn't to impressed, will try again!
03/14/2008 at 11:29pm
User: Jenna from Fargo, ND User Rating:
When I saw her make this recipe I wanted to make it and was craving mac and cheese instantly. I bought all the ingrediants I didn't have and made it today. It turned out very lumpy and curdled. Wasn't good at all to me. But, some people said to omit the eggs or only put just one egg in instead and cook the pasta for 3 minutes. I will have to try it again.
Slam Dunk!!
03/13/2008 at 08:19pm
User: Michael S. from Lawrenceville, GA User Rating:
Excellent recipe! The crok pot really sets the ingredients up well, especially after three hours. I, however, added a tablespoon of onion powder and it is over the top! Thanks Paula....a freind from Awlbinny and Thomasville. Michael, Lawrenceville, GA
Best Macaroni I've had
03/12/2008 at 06:43pm
User: Candi from Lakewood, WA User Rating:
This was easy to make and quick. My family loved it. Making it in the crock pot kept my kitchen heating up on hot summer days. It was creamy and rich but I hate to think of the calories.
Curdled sticky mess
03/06/2008 at 02:20pm
User: HEIDI from Overland Park, KS User Rating:
This went into the crockpot creamy, after 2 hours on low, I turned off the heat because the eggs were curdled and it was no longer creamy. Waste of time, even the kids wouldn't eat it. Went straight into the trashcan.
Yummmmeeee
03/05/2008 at 06:28pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
My husband and I loved this recipe!
GREAT MAC AND CHEESE BUT USED LESS EGGS
03/05/2008 at 01:27pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This recipe is great and I did not use all three eggs I only used two and it turned out great mom and I love it and we also tried the other mac and cheese the one with six eggs and all the different kinds of cheese. However I only used two eggs instead of the six and it turned out great and it was not so eggy. Thank you and all have a great year
Disapointing
02/24/2008 at 02:09pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Looked good after an hour in slow cooker. Letting go all the way, the cheese seperated, got very greasy and curdled looking.
GoooooD
02/20/2008 at 12:00pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Those of you who found it not creamy--maybe your crock pot was too powerful. The second time I had it we used my mom's crockpot. Although the setting was low, it still dried out. The first time it was nice and creamy, not curdled. As far as the fat content--I would only make it once in a while.
Easy, Simply Delicious
02/16/2008 at 04:53pm
User: Erin from Fort Wayne, IN User Rating:
I absolutely LOVE this recipe. It is the BEST macaroni and cheese recipe ever. I have 5 very picky eaters (under age 12), and this is a BIG hit with all of them! It's not often that I can please them ALL at the same time! And, hubby loves it too! So, Paula, this is truly a 5-star recipe!!
Great recipe...and kids LOVE it too!
02/14/2008 at 09:43am
User: Kassundra from Montclair, NJ User Rating:
This is a great recipe! I would never have thought of making macaroni and cheese in a slow cooker, but I make it whenever I have company and everyone loves it! I've made some modifications: a little more mustard, more cheese (including mozzarella), more black pepper, a little onion powder and it's not necessary to melt the cheese before adding it to the slow cooker. LOVE IT!
EASY
02/09/2008 at 09:33pm
User: Anna from Ravenna, OH User Rating:
Really good, if you want it to be creamy; keep an eye on it when you get to hour 2; reduce time
Way better than the box
02/06/2008 at 12:37pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Made this (minus the eggs) for an office pot luck and it was the star of the show. This is a great homemade alternative to the box mac n cheese - kids will eat it up, where they usually won't eat homemade mac n chesse made with bechamel. Not the healthiest dish in the world, but you could use whole grain pasta, low fat cheese, milk, and sour cream if you want. I prefer to make the full mac daddy version as an occasional treat.
Loved it
02/01/2008 at 12:04am
User: Barbara from Mount Vernon, WA User Rating:
Excellent Mac & Cheese Easy to make.
easy
01/30/2008 at 04:06pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
pretty easy to make kids ask for it again and again
kids& husband liked it
01/28/2008 at 12:14am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
tried for Sunday dinner my son loved it. I use extra sharp & I did think the soup cut down on that flavor. Next time I will increase my sharp & cut back on the soup & sour cream.
What did I do wrong??!!??
01/27/2008 at 12:22am
User: Kathy from Lakeside , CA User Rating:
I am afraid this recipe went the way of some of the other reviewers. It ended up a curdled mess. I know my way around the kitchen so I am not sure what happened.
AWFUL!
01/25/2008 at 09:22pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This was the absolutely the worst mac and cheese I've ever had. The texture was gritty and resembled scrambled eggs. It was a complete waste of time and ended up in the dogs' bowls for dinner! Do not even attempt.
Pretty gritty
01/24/2008 at 11:52pm
User: Eunice from Kaneohe, HI User Rating:
This recipe was pretty gross. When I first put it in the slow cooker I was excited because it looked so creamy. I left for my daughter's rehearsal, (3hours), came back and it was gritty and dry. The kids didn't like it at all. Very disappointed.
Best Mac-n-Cheese ever, ever...
01/23/2008 at 02:44pm
User: Sylvia from San Antonio, TX User Rating:
I tried this recipe just like the recipe says and I've tried with Campbell's Southwestern Jack Cheese Soup. Both are fluffy, creamy and so very buttery and taste good even cold. My husband is not a Mac-n-Cheese person, but he loves this recipe. I'm so surprised that it comes out fluffy and light and buttery. Yummm Yummm Perfect Recipe..
Wonderful
01/23/2008 at 12:25pm
User: Leslie from Cordova, TN User Rating:
My husband is a mac n cheese nut. I love it myself and have been lookin for a good sourthern home recipe for it. I tried this and OM MY , the flavor is right on the dot for us. I used to much butter , but as Paula would say , " You can never use to much butter " ! ha-ha. I went a little over what she called for with the butter , so I recommend you use the exact amount of butter Paula did. Thank you and this is a keeper in my recipes.
May also bake this in the oven
01/22/2008 at 03:13pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I use this recipe quite a bit. I dont ever slow cook it, but bake it in the oven for 30-45min on 350 and it comes out great. This is my go to recipe for my daughter who is a picky eater
TIP for making this recipe a little easier...
01/22/2008 at 12:06pm
User: Cathy from Bryceville, FL User Rating:
Don't bother to melt the cheese and butter. That's the only thing I do different. It's WAY EASIER. I start with wisking my eggs right in the crock pot (no extra dishes to clean), I add in the soup, then sour cream, then everything else, except the cheese and butter, put them in LAST (unmelted), then you're ready to cook. This compares to another mac & cheese recipe my family has used for years, and the cheese was not pre-melted for that recipe either. This is a super great hit at ALL potlucks I have taken it to. It's great for home too.
With all my respect to Paula
01/21/2008 at 05:07pm
User: Elaine from San Antonio, TX User Rating:
This recipe is great ,but the soup makes the results vary. I use the three cheese Ragu sauce and it comes out perfect every- time with no curdling and you may have to reduce the cooking time to get the best results. Work with it and it will be an easy way to that down home taste without the time.
still looking for a great mac and cheese recipe
01/21/2008 at 10:46am
User: abbey from piqua, OH User Rating:
This was easy but I am still looking for a great mac and cheese. Nothing special about this recipe.
too gooey
01/17/2008 at 08:17pm
User: Beth from Indianapolis, IN User Rating:
This might have been good had I stopped cooking it after 2 hours or so. Way overcooked for the recommended time.
so good
01/17/2008 at 02:03pm
User: coy from victoria, TX User Rating:
so good
Chessy
01/15/2008 at 07:58pm
User: Peg from Franklin, WI User Rating:
Only 1 egg needed, will make again.
yummy
01/15/2008 at 05:40pm
User: TERRI from Raymond, OH User Rating:
I have been looking for this recipe forever. This is the best homemade mac and cheese. Definitely a keeper
HORRIBLE!
01/15/2008 at 10:39am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
As many others have said, this mac n' cheese came out curdled and horrible. I went with Paula b/c I've never made anything of hers that was bad, but this was just BAD. I threw the entire thing out. Nobody wanted to eat it on Christmas day. I would suggest NOT making this recipe.
Good Mac & Cheese
01/15/2008 at 06:56am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
It was yummy -- a little bit of prep work, but worth it.
Absolutely the best!
01/14/2008 at 01:31pm
User: LEIGH from Marietta, GA User Rating:
It just doesn't get any better than this!
I love Paula! but...
01/13/2008 at 09:30pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I agree with many comments below. The sauce was not creamy, it curdled - tasted oily and flavorless. I tried adding hot sauce, parmesean, cayenne -anything to give it some taste. (although I think my dog would give it 5 stars, he couldn't get enough)
Creamy?
01/13/2008 at 08:45pm
User: Joe from Erie, PA User Rating:
I didn't find this to be so creamy. The cheese/butter mixture became clupmy before I was able to add in the elbow and mix. But it sure tasted just fine.
Great mac & cheese
01/13/2008 at 07:23pm
User: Sara from Shutesbury, MA User Rating:
I read every review twice and made my own adjusments. I ommited the eggs, (agree it must be a southern thing)and made sure that the butter, cheese, milk and sour cream were mixed thourghly before I put it into the crock pot. Family couldn't get enough of this. Their is hardly any left overs!! I'll be making this again.
Yummy
01/13/2008 at 05:25am
User: Heather from St. Louis, MO User Rating:
I didn't add the eggs, but it turned out great! I have made this several times!
Creamy
01/12/2008 at 10:57pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I loved it alot
best mac and cheese ever!
01/12/2008 at 12:06pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
wow this is so delicious and easy
Not so Great
01/12/2008 at 09:11am
User: Catherine from Millsboro, DE User Rating:
I made this a few days ago and my husband & I felt that it was flat and needed something to spice it up. I love Paula's recipes but was really disappointed in this one.
very good
01/11/2008 at 06:54pm
User: KIM from ELYRIA, OH User Rating:
i love mac and cheese and this recipe hit the spot. very simple to make and it disapeared fast, getting all 4 kids and a husband to agree on a dish isn't easy but this one satisfied all. i added extra sour cream and cheese because these are my favorite things, i also cooked it less than the 3 hours recommended, i think that would of been to much. thank you paula! you never let me down!
Just Like Mother Used to Make
01/11/2008 at 02:17pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I have searched for a Mac and Cheese recipe like my mother used to make for me when I was little, and here it is. It's so-o-o good and brings back wonderful memories!! Thanks, Paula!
EASY & GOOD
01/10/2008 at 09:25am
User: Lisa from Bradenton, FL User Rating:
I am not a cook & this is the easiest mac & cheese I have found yet. Add a little bacon before you serve it and you've just found a bit of Heaven.
the "easy"
01/08/2008 at 09:52pm
User: Amber from valley center, CA User Rating:
I make this often for for my family but mostly for events.... It's easy to make and easy to serve in the crock pot. I get requests for this recipe all the time!
Very Creamy Result
01/07/2008 at 03:44pm
User: LISA from Northridge, CA User Rating:
I'm surprised at the last few negative reviews! I gave this recipe to my mom who made this for my husband, my kids and me while our kitchen was under renovation. She prepared according to directions, but skipped the crockpot and, instead, poured it into a 13X9 pyrex and baked it at 350 degrees for 40 minutes; it was absolutely delicious! It was creamy, cheesy, and wonderful. I made it for Christmas Eve to feed the kids (had lots of kids who wouldn't appreciate the more sophisticated menu for the adults), and I cooked it on high (recipe didn't specify) in my crockpot (to free up my oven) for 3 hours which was WAY too long. It turned out terribly dry, so I stirred in more milk and heated it through and served it anyway. The kids ate it all, as did many of the adults. Next time, I'll keep the crockpot on low. Can't believe that so many gave this a negative review when it was absolutely delicious, even with my error. I would highly recommend this recipe to anyone. I know several people who ate it at Christmas asked me for the recipe.
Not very good
01/07/2008 at 12:46pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
While the flavor was ok, I am not a big fan of the curdled egg look. Very unappetizing.
Best mac and cheese
01/06/2008 at 11:51pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
If you follow the recipe and use quality ingredients, this turns out great!
Easy and tasty
01/06/2008 at 11:12pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I am not sure how the other viewers had thier dish curdle, mine turned out creamy and silky. I just put all of the ingredients over the stovetop and tempered the eggs then threw it in the crock. During the last 30 mins, I topped it off with more cheddar cheese and it was delish! You can up the seasoning with garlic powder, and another type of cheese to add another kick.
Mmmmm
01/06/2008 at 11:43am
User: Lindsay from El Dorado, KS User Rating:
My son loved this! It came out so nice and creamy. I stirred it several times so that the eggs would not cook up and get lumpy.
This mac & cheese is to die for!
01/04/2008 at 01:33pm
User: Eileen from New City , NY User Rating:
Rich & creamy; it only took me 4 tries to get it right! (blushes) I don't have any measuring spoons & I hate directions (including following a recipe) I am a guesstimator! I have an older crock pot that is deeper than the ones I've seen out now. As a previous poster added- 3 hours is WAY too long. I cut the cooking time to just 1 hour (cause I was hungry) on low & OH! Success!! The other times it seperated & got oily and the eggs scrammbled. This last time, I couldn't wait & got myself a plate only an hour in & SUCCESS! It was there! I turned that crocker right off! Even my skinny (1/2 turkey sandwich and she's full) had 2 heaping bowls! (she was sorry later :P) because it was SO good! I kept trying this recipe because I knew Paula wouldn't steer me wrong and she didn't! I've go another pot going right now! YUMMMM! Oh & it's even better the next day!GAH! Paula- my gym bill is in the mail!
THE BEST MAC & CHEESE I EVER HAD!
01/04/2008 at 10:29am
User: Eileen from New City, NY User Rating:
Okay, it took me 5 tries (blushing) but my last batch was to die for! I'm a guesstimator! I don't even own measuring spoons & I hate to read directions, so I'm not surprised it took this long to find the WOW! I must agree w/ the other poster that 3 hours is WAY too long. After 45 minutes on low, I scooped out a bowl & OH! I turned that cooker right off! It was there!! What happened in the past was that I cooked it too long (my cooker? probably, it's old & deep) and always used too much pasta. Sometimes it seperated & got oily, other times it turned into scrambled eggs & pasta (all not bad, just not what I was looking for which is why I kept trying) (plus, I trust in Paula not to steer me wrong!). I must add that it is EVEN BETTER REWARMED THE NEXT DAY! Holy cow! Now that I have it right, I want to try to incorporate whole wheat pasta & "lite" dairy, we'll see. But as is, it's incredible!
Good grub
01/03/2008 at 10:14pm
User: Geoff from Chandler, AZ User Rating:
Never made macs and cheese with eggs before, but the family really liked the effect. The recipe is simple, but leaves a lot of room for creativity with ingredients. Next time I'll have to make a bigger potfull because this one disappeared like free tofu at a vegan festival...
try it again this way
01/02/2008 at 05:37pm
User: Karen from Slaton, TX User Rating:
This is a good recipe but I too have altered it for many of the same reasons you have stated....and I don't know about you but cheddar cheese has never melted smooth for me....I made this recipe cooking the macaroni only 3 minutes in boil water...then substituted Kraft Delux American cheese, Omitted the eggs. I also add more milk or water for the consistence I desire about 1 hr after cooking in crock pot...I only leave in the crock pot 1 1/2 to 2 hrs...Three is too long....hope it truns out for you...
Yuck
01/02/2008 at 03:49pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
To understand why there is an obesity epidemic in this country, all you need to do is look at the majority of this top 100 list.
The Worst Macaroni And Cheese Recipe - EVER
12/31/2007 at 09:07pm
User: Dawn from Oak Creek, WI User Rating:
This is the WORST macaroni and cheese recipe EVER!!! Coming from Paula Deen we thought that it would be really good, but it was oily and tasteless!! We prepared it according to the recipe, but upon tasting it, we couldn't have been more disappointed. We tried adding more cheese, sour cream, black pepper and dry mustard but nothing could save this - IT WAS TERRIBLE!!! Not only did we waste our hard earned money on the ingredients, but we had to throw it out and I hate to waste food, but our dog wouldn't even eat it.
Okay?
12/31/2007 at 08:09pm
User: chelsa from meridian, ID User Rating:
Is this the most requested recipe of 2007? It can't be because of the recipe itself. I have made it twice. Without the eggs(it must be a southern thing). I give it three stars because I love Paula. But to me it was taking what is an easy thing to make to start with and making it way too complicated with mixed results!
Not very creamy
12/30/2007 at 07:04pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Either I have a "super" crock pot or 3 hours is too long for this to cook in the crock pot. Also, the mac n cheese was not very creamy. It came out clumpy, and I would omit the eggs next time. But it did have a good flavor, just a funky texture.
Macaroni and scrambled eggs?
12/29/2007 at 04:17pm
User: Carrie from Lawton, OK User Rating:
I found this recipe in a magazine, and it did not include the cheese soup addition. Mine turned out like macaroni and scrambled eggs. After reading the reviews, though, I think I'll try it again...minus the eggs.
Cheesy heaven
12/29/2007 at 08:51am
User: tammy from olathe, KS User Rating:
Most fitting that Paula's recipe would be #1 for 2007 or any year for that matter! You go girl!! This recipe sends cheese lover over the moon!! Dont forget about her cheesy meatloaf and sauce...the best meatloaf this side of heaven!!
Creamy- Really ?
12/28/2007 at 08:47pm
User: LAURIE from salt lake city, UT User Rating:
I have made this recipe twice-once baked and once in the crockpot. The taste is good but the concept of creamy ? Not... The sauce was somewhat curdled but the flavor was good, nonetheless. I just didn't get the creamy that so many said they achieved.I did not alter anything but, I sense that deleting the egg and reducing the cook time may render some better results. I am disappointed at the result and am trying to figure out what I could have done differently to have a better dish...Oh well
Too much cheese
12/28/2007 at 01:46pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
The cheese soup puts this recipe way over the edge, and not in a good way. I realize that mac'n'cheese is not health food and is supposed to be cheesy, but the soup gives this recipe a processed flavor rather than a true cheese flavor.
Excellent Recipe
12/28/2007 at 12:04pm
User: PENNY from Holyoke, MA User Rating:
I made this for Easter to go with a ham dinner, and it was loved by all. Instead of having our usual turkey for Christmas, my family requested ham and creamy mac and cheese. As happened before, it got rave reviews. It's very handy to be able to do it in the crockpot, and I follow the recipe exactly. It comes out consistently great.
Excellent
12/27/2007 at 09:51pm
User: Maxine from Milan, IN User Rating:
Was easy to make and got great reviews from my guests.
Paula's Creamy Macaroni and Cheese
12/27/2007 at 04:02pm
User: Sandra from Murfreesboro, TN User Rating:
This recipe could not be any better; I omitted the eggs and this wonderful side dish was more than appealing. Just another excellent side dish from Paula.
Cream Mac-n-Cheese YUMMY!
12/27/2007 at 11:43am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I love this recipe. Upon moving to the Carolinas I was introduced to "Southern" food. There is something more than New Mexican food...But I never was a fan of Mac-n-cheese until Paula came into my life! I love this one I change it up a bit the New Mexican in me still needs a bit of spice I replace Cheddar cheese soup with the fiesta cheddar cheese soup and the entire family loves it.
Southern Cooking At It's Best!
12/26/2007 at 12:33am
User: Carla from New Creek, WV User Rating:
I made this for Christmas dinner and was a bit nervous by the mixed reviews. No need to worry; this was fabulous. I doubled the recipe to fit into my large crock pot and to serve 15. I followed the directions exactly with the exception of using only 3 eggs. It was perfect when we were ready to eat. It did appear pretty clumpy before it cooked for 3 hours. My family (very picky eaters and mac & cheese lovers) enjoyed this as much as I did. This was macaroni & cheese the way it should be!
Great mac & cheese
12/25/2007 at 09:36pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This might be the best mac & cheese I've tasted. I was a little worried that 2 hours into the cooking it was still quite runny, but at the end of 3 hours, it was perfect. Very tasty.
Amazing Mac & Cheese
12/18/2007 at 03:37pm
User: Sherrie from Front Royal, VI User Rating:
My son, 16, saw Paula Deen showcasing this recipe before Easter 2007 and Tivo'd the remainder of the show. He begged me to go buy a crock pot (mine had cracked not long before) so that he could make it for Easter dinner. I went online to get the remainder of the recipe for him and bought him all of the ingredients to make it. He got up early Easter morning and made a double batch (thinking we would have a lot of leftovers). Well, we had enough leftovers for a very small child. Everyone loved it! Now that the holidays are approaching, he has been asked to make it again for Christmas dinner. Thanks for making my son the 'Top Chef' in our house.
big hit
12/18/2007 at 01:41pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
When I was making this, I was absolutely positive that it would turn out too soupy, but it was excellent. # hours max to cook.
mmm great creamy mac & cheese
12/13/2007 at 10:29pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This mac & cheese was so good, direction were very easy to follow. Loved the prep and cooking time. I place the food in a slow cooking and started the timer and did not have to do anything else. I loved it; I was able to continue with my cooking.
Family Fav
12/12/2007 at 09:28pm
User: gail from vista, CA User Rating:
This is a great Mac & Cheese. I've made this several times now and always great. Just had it at Thanksgiving dinner and now asked to bring also for Christmas! I also leave out the egg. I don't know, egg just doesn't sound right.
curdled
12/12/2007 at 09:05pm
User: Ashli from estes park, CO User Rating:
Not sure if it was the cheese I used or what, but mine turned out kind of curdled and dry...YUCK. It tasted okay, but I considered it an overall disaster.
Great for pot luck!
12/05/2007 at 11:04pm
User: Dale from Pensacola, FL User Rating:
This is an excellent dish to take to a pot luck...prepare at home, cook about 1.5 hours; carry to pot luck and plug in. Takes about 1/2 hour to achieve perfection. The recipe suggests 3 hours cooking time, but I've learned that about 2 hours is sufficient (maybe my slow cooker isn't so slow!). Besides the point....this is a great dish and well worth preparing. People love the "creaminess" as opposed to the traditional baked. Try it...you'll love it. Paula rules!
Wow!
12/03/2007 at 09:04pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I made this for my handbell choir and they INHALED it. If you are serving 12 as a main dish I suggest doubling it...everything was gone before I even thought about leftovers...
great comfort food
12/02/2007 at 01:42pm
User: Kristin from Everett`, WA User Rating:
I tried one of her multi-cheese macaronies before and was put off by the egg. This time around I only used one egg instead of the three it calls for and it was still delicious! Not exactly a recipe for those on diets but great for a cold winter day or night with the family.
my new favorite recipe
12/02/2007 at 01:38pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
this is the best mac and cheese recipe ever. i changed some minor things - 1. i added about 1/3 more cheddar than the recipe recommends. 2. i left out the eggs completely 3. i left it in the slow cooker on low only about 2-2.5 hours 4. once i was done slow cooking i put into a pan, sprinkled lots more cheese on the top and slipped it in the broiler for a few minutes to finish it off with a crunchy top. came out great!! ive made it twice so far - and once i doubled the recipe for my office potluck and it came out equally great (although i should have put some extra salt - it was just slightly bland). im making it again for a holiday potluck party in a few weeks. everyone who tasted it loved it! it was the first thing to dissappear at the company potluck!
Some modifications
11/26/2007 at 07:14pm
User: Mabel from Philadelphia, PA User Rating:
I was very happy to find a crock pot recipe for mac and cheese! Nevertheless I had some modifications: when melting the butter I added 1tsp of nutmeg and 1/2tsp of chilli powder. I did not use the eggs or the canned soup but instead added 4 ounces of extra sharp (2%milk) white cheddar cheese.
wonderful
11/24/2007 at 05:35pm
User: nechole from monroe, GA User Rating:
This was the easiet recipe to go by and the taste was the best I'd ever had. I will definetly cook this again.
Best Mac & Cheese ever!!!!!
11/23/2007 at 12:59am
User: Tiffany from Brandon, FL User Rating:
I was looking for a new mac and cheese recipe for Thanksgiving and decided to try this one. This was the best macaroni and cheese that I have ever had, and my family absolutely loved it as well. I did use a blend of sharp/mild cheddar and monterey/colby blend for a milder flavor. I also cooked it for 1.5 hrs in the crock rather than the 3 suggested in the recipe.
Paula Deen's Creamy Macaroni and Cheese
11/20/2007 at 07:40am
User: Rita from Georgetown, OH User Rating:
It was easy to prepare and my grandchildren loved it. This is a recipe that both adults and children like.
wonderful
11/19/2007 at 12:57pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
My family loved this mac and cheese!
Yummy!
11/14/2007 at 05:54pm
User: Beth from Cottonwood, AZ User Rating:
I love this mac n cheese recipe and so does my family. I don't add the eggs to mine and it doesn't take more than 2 hours in the crock pot for me. I thought I made good mac n cheese before but this is the way I will make it from now on!
Pretty Good
11/14/2007 at 04:43pm
User: Kristen from Burlingame, CA User Rating:
I have made many many recipes for Macaroni and Cheese, and this one is just pretty good. My only complaint is that the flavors are not terribly strong.
Creamy Mac & Cheese
11/10/2007 at 11:43am
User: susan from orem, UT User Rating:
It was the BEST home made mac & Cheese I and my family has ever eaten. I would recommend to any one. in fact I have!
You go, Paula!
11/07/2007 at 05:00pm
User: Dale from Jackson, MS User Rating:
I made this last night & found it to be superb. I was a little concerned thgat it might be too "soupy," so I changed the temp on my slo-cooker from low to high for the last 15-20 min. minutes. I also garnished each serving with a little crumbled crisp bacon. I will definitely make this again.
The ultimate comfort food
11/05/2007 at 06:27pm
User: Kristen from Howell, MI User Rating:
My family and I made this creamy macaroni and cheese dish this weekend. It was easy to prepare. I was worried that the macaroni would turn to mush in the slow cooker but that did not happen. This dish melted in your mouth. The texture was rich and wonderful. The flavors were vibrant. We served meatloaf, mashed potatoes/gravy and squash with this dish. We will add this recipe to our Thanksgiving dinner. Thanks Paula!
WOW
11/05/2007 at 09:51am
User: Ann from Oshkosh, WI User Rating:
I'm very pleased! I've tried several mac 'n cheese recipes because I'm addicted to the stuff, but this was absolutely the best. It reminds me of the Stouffer's frozen version, but it's better and of course, home made. Thanks Paula!
delicious!
11/04/2007 at 05:50pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Easiest recipe ever. My kids love it. I will never eat mac and cheese from a box again.
Excellent comfort food
10/28/2007 at 09:24pm
User: Karen from Puyallup, WA User Rating:
This dish was so creamy. I am always trying new mac & cheese dishes. My daughter loves mac and cheese and green beans. I have made several so far that are keepers - This one is a for sure keeper. I will add some spinach to it next time. And like another reviewer, I did not have time to use the slow cooker so I put in in the oven for about 40 minutes. Turned out GREAT. I love the idea of putting it in the slow cooker when you go to pot lucks - how easy would that be? Thanks Paula - you are amazing to watch and I also LUV sour cream!!
Great Mac & Cheese
10/26/2007 at 02:30pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I made this for my Mother who has had a stroke and doesn't say much. She actually asked for seconds. This has never happened before. It's very rich so you wouldn't want to eat it too often but it is convenient and delicious.
Potluck Heaven
10/24/2007 at 07:42pm
User: Frances from Gilbert, AZ User Rating:
Easy to make, very yummy. One of the first dishes finished! Several requests for the recipe too.
Perfect every time
10/21/2007 at 09:47pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This recipe is easy to put together and then pour it into a slow cooker. Comeback a bit later and you will have a flavorful creamy dish of mac and cheese.