John Legend stopped by Martha Stewart’s and shared his family’s recipe for Mac and Cheese. I have so many versions of Mac and Cheese and had to try John Legend’s. It just looked so good to pass up. But you know me, I never ever have the same ingredients as a recipe and change it up some how. It was so delicious, I knew it would be so I doubled the recipe. Great for leftovers and when kids just happen to drop in from College with all of their friends. I am not a fan of Martha Stewart since she made such a negative public statement about food bloggers, but I will forgive her because she is ignorant about food bloggers but she is brilliant in her choice of guests.
Yield: serves 8-10
John Legend's Mac and Cheese
Prep Time:
20 minutes
Cook Time:
45 minutes
Total Time:
1 hour 5 minutes
Ingredients
- John Legend's Mac and Cheese
- 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, plus more for baking dish
- Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
- 2 boxes of macaroni, cooked and drained
- 2 (12-ounce) cans evaporated milk
- 1/3 cup skim milk + more if doubling recipe
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 (8-ounce) packages extra-sharp cheddar cheese, grated
- 1 (8-ounce) package Monterey Jack cheese, grated
- Paprika, for sprinkling
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
- Generously butter a 13-by-9-inch glass baking dish ( I also used in additional 10-by-8 dish); set aside.
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil; add salt and macaroni.
- Cook until al dente according to package directions.
- Drain, and return to pot.
- Add butter, and toss until pasta is coated and butter has melted; set aside.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together evaporated milk, skim milk, and eggs.
- Add seasoned salt, garlic powder, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper; set aside.
- In another medium bowl, combine cheeses; set aside.
- Place 1/3 macaroni in an even layer in the bottom of prepared baking dish; cover evenly with 1/3 cheese.
- Repeat with remaining macaroni and cheese mixture.
- Pour milk mixture evenly over contents of baking dish.
- Sprinkle with paprika.
- Bake until top layer is lightly browned, 35 to 45 minutes.
- Let stand 10 to 15 minutes before serving.
- Serves 8-10 if baking single recipe, if doubling makes a lot more!
Amanda
Thursday 15th of October 2020
Exactly. How can this even work correctly with 8 cups of macaroni? Even just 3 cups makes a LOT. I think something is definitely off here.
Nettie
Thursday 15th of October 2020
Uncooked Amount 1 box/bag Pasta = 2 cups/8 oz. Doubled= 4 cups/16 oz.
The recipe is not off, it worked out perfectly and is so delicious! John Legend mac and cheese is a winner!
KAPP
Friday 31st of January 2014
Both versions sound delicious!! :)
nettiemoore11
Friday 31st of January 2014
Thank you Kapp! Nettie