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The Viral 500k Mac & Cheese Recipe

Writer's picture: Bre W.Bre W.

Updated: Oct 20, 2023

Finally! After two months, I am able to give y'all what you've been asking for. Sorry for the wait!

This is NOT a roux or cream sauce macaroni recipe. My baked macaroni and cheese is of course seasoned and super cheesy how I like it; cut-back on either one of these if you do not prefer.

This is a base recipe that you can change up and freestyle with in the kitchen to make your very own. Refer back to TikTok or shoot me a message for any additional questions. Enjoy!


Prep Time: 15 min

Cook Time: 45 min

Total Time: 60 min

Servings: 10-12


What ingredients do you need?

  • Butter, Salted (I use) or Unsalted — One Stick (4 oz.)

  • Chicken Broth — (2) 32oz. to Boil

  • Egg — (1 Large)

  • Elbow Noodles — (1 lb.)

  • Cheese+Shred by Kraft (Pepper jack, sharp cheddar, colby jack)— (1 Block, 1 Cup Each)

  • Cream Cheese OR Sour Cream — (1 Tbsp.)

  • Land O'Lakes Heavy Whipping Cream Pint Carton — (1 Cup, 8 oz.)

  • Nestle Carnation Evaporated Milk Can — (¾ Cup)

  • Panko Seasoned Bread Crumbs — (¼ Cup)

  • Seasonings: Black pepper, Garlic powder, Lawry's seasoning salt, Nature's seasoning blend, onion powder, paprika.— (No exact measurements per say, but preferably ½ Tbsp. each or more)

How do you prepare this?

  1. Pre-heat oven to 400°.

  2. Boil noodles in chicken broth, drain (leave slightly wet with some pasta water).

  3. Use block cheese and shred with grater; do not buy the pre-shredded cheese.

  4. Combine butter and noodles in a pan.

  5. Add all seasonings to your liking, or not. Lol!

  6. Then, add shredded cheese to mixture (save some for the top as well).

  7. Add wet ingredients (sour cream and/or cream cheese, heavy whipping cream, evaporated milk, egg).

  8. Mix well with large spoon.

  9. Add/sprinkle more cheese on top then sprinkle the breadcrumbs last!

  10. Place in oven for 35-45 minutes; broil the last 3-4 minutes.

Please Note/Tips:

-Yes! Cook noodles in broth first (al dente) but not all the way 8-10 minutes since it’ll already be cooking in the oven for about 40 minutes. We do not want the noodles mushy!

-I use Kraft cheese only, unfamiliar w/ other brands at this time. Gouda, swiss and mozzarella are great alternatives as well for cheese!

-I do not cover my macaroni and cheese with foil at anytime while in the oven. I like to see it cook! Broil instead, the last 3-4 minutes for the darker melted cheese color on top.

-Use room temperature liquid ingredients, not cold.

-Let sit/settle right after taking out of oven for 10 minutes for the best consistency.

-It is okay to "eye" your ingredients for this recipe, specifically. A little less or a little more will not hurt! Have fun with it!

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