Creamy Mac n' Cheese Experiment | I Had NEVER Made A Roux Before | Simple Recipe | Still No Eggs

[@nine110]

Hearing Jaxson’s voice in the background of your videos brings a real life, homey vibe to the videos. Life is not perfect and families live like this with kids being kids. I enjoy hearing him underfoot of his grandma while she cooks. He is such a cutie!!

[@BeautifulTooCreationsWithDonna]

Thank you so much!💙💙💙💚

[@SugaBee98]

Hi Donna looks delicious! I started making my Mac and cheese this way many years ago with the roux instead of the traditional way. Instead of milk I use half n half. Also when you add the mixture to your oven pan add a cup of sour cream and mix in before you add the extra cheese on top. 😊

[@eapuplampu5749]

@@BeautifulTooCreationsWithDonna Someone in the comments is sending a number with your picture asking that people text them. I know this isn't you or am I being extra? 😂

[@ednachambers9754]

Evaporated milk is the best to use when making mac and cheese.

[@pantha7232]

You don't need to get better at it!!! You did your "thang" today!!!!

[@cheryldaniels3659]

Instead of using vitamin D milk, I use a can of evaporated milk. It's yummy.

[@detricegaines1889]

Yes evaporating milk is great for Mac n cheese!! 🔥

[@karenjoiner2264]

Omg the baby said Hey Errbody… Too Cute!

[@annscotti868]

It looks delicious! Jaxson is so cute when he says “hey everybody “.

[@fbap630]

Looks delicious. I add and mix seasoning, garlic and onion powder, basil ,Italian seasoning to my flour before adding to the butter. I also use the curly noodle(cavatapi or curly elbow) . I sometime mix chopped broccoli and crumbled bacon.( drain the chopped broccoli well to get rid of the excessive water. Enjoy. and thanks for sharing. xoxo to Evrrrrry Body.

[@rp3371]

Love my rue its the only way to go for me. God. Bless. Happy to see Dude 2 in KY playing Bellarmine University. He is very talented.

[@sunshinegirl1655]

I'm originally from Louisiana. I think they put Roux in our baby bottle🤣. You did a pretty good job!! Thanks for the recipe.

[@julierobert1148]

I know dat’s right!

[@arenee656]

Mac and cheese with a roux is ok, but nothing beats Mac and cheese with eggs as a binder for me. 🤤

[@leonafrazier3888]

That's how I make my mac-n-cheese. I also add some cheese while the noodles are still hot, then add cheese on top.

[@luvanime4life]

Nice! My momma taught me to do a roux and add seasonings to the cheese sauce too. Yum!

[@angelareynolds2019]

I loved the video. The baby playing in the background was adorable!!!

[@barbarajoycemartin-dowell3138]

Love your recipes! And your hair is so sophisticated!

[@dorisbrown8143]

I totally agree! Miss Donna needs a tv show! And- she is really styling that hair!😊

[@BeautifulTooCreationsWithDonna]

Lol thank you Barbara and Doris 💚

[@lisagarland809]

Mrs Donna I always use a roux when I make my mac.n cheese ,looks tasty

[@paulinesmith61]

Hi Donna, Jaxson is too cute saying “hey everybody”! The Mac n cheese looks so good. I’m going to give it a try.😊❤

[@kimbercole2657]

Love hearing that cutie in the back ground!!! That Mac looked extra supreme great job!! Hearing Jackson say hi and bye erbody was so precious!

[@bethanybarfield5866]

Hey Jaxon! My favorite cheese to put in Mac and cheese is Monterey Jack and cream cheese. The cream cheese makes it so creamy and add so much flavor, the jack cheese gives it a nice top layer crust if that's what you like.

[@Roshon1114]

yes i use cream cheese is my sauce

[@lydiataylor2823]

Ms. Donna, you're such a clean and wonderful cook. You remind me of my mother!!!! I love watching your videos!!!!!🙏🏼❤️🥰🙏🏼

[@dedgeskelley876]

You did really good girlfriend!!!💕👍 i think that looks so 👌 awesomely delicious!😮😋😋 Im going to try it the exact same way! So,...You go girl!🎉🎉❤❤😊😊 🙏✌️👍👌 Thanks for sharing 👍 🙏

[@dedgeskelley876]

Just a quick note to add Donna is an AWESOME 👌 NAME! My name is Donna too! Lol Im going to try and make the ziti noodles with the rou like you did. Looks so yummy good 😋 😊Thanks for sharing 👍 Happy Thanksgiving 11/27/24 Thanksgiving Eve. Watched 👀 this video and subscribed😊

[@daphnesmith5485]

Hi Donna Mac looks amazing! By the way ran into Dude #2 while leaving work today. What a polite well mannered young man. Was a pleasure meetings him.

[@BeautifulTooCreationsWithDonna]

Heyyyyyy Daphne!!!! Yesssss!!!! He Facetimed me after he finished talking to you! It was his pleasure meeting you as well! He told me that you and your husband really enjoy our channel! Thank you so much for your support!!!💚

[@tinaali790]

Was really yum yum, I love homemade mac cheese 🧀 thanks for sharing 👍 😋

[@juanitaromar9896]

Mrs Donna you did awesome, I love seeing your videos. You are so true to yourself and us . Thanks for being human . It is so nice to see your grandson talking to us . Lol 😂 so cute

[@jennifergreen612]

Donna, your Mac and Cheese looks delicious.”❣️I Will definitely try it .🥰

[@jacquelinemaloney4891]

Looks real delicious 😋. When I do my cheese sauce, I usually add the noodles into the cheese sauce and mix it up, then put it in the dish 💜💜

[@pattiwilkins2012]

Donna it looks delicious my mom always made mac and cheese like you always made i didn't care for it my husband likes a cheese sauce like you just made i use spaghetti instead of noodles love your video's and your family😊❤🎉

[@jparker0917]

Ms. Donna, you got me hooked on the rotary cheese grader. I have never looked back. The mac and cheese looked divine!

[@mistyb6031]

I love love love hearing Jackson in the back I have 24 grandchildren & being a Nana is the best ever & I love how he sounds like u when u say Hey Everybody 💙 & your Mac & cheese was perfect I make mine just like that & your Husband is the Man behind your gd cooking 💙💜🙏🏽

[@virginiadaneke2362]

Donna, if you use cold milk and add it to the hot roux you don't have to add the milk gradually. Just pour it in there, give it a quick whisk and let it bubble until it is as thick as you want it. I do the same when making sausage gravy. No lumps at all! Just be sure you cook the fat and flour for a few minutes before adding liquid. I have made about a 1000 milk based sauces and this works everytime. You can also do it in the microwave--melt the butter, stir in the flour, add the milk and cook in 1-2 minute intervals until thick as you want. Add the cheese and stir. That measuring cup you had the cheese in would work great. With either cooking method you don't have to work so hard! I enjoy your videos. That little guy is so precious!

[@cinderella23queen37]

Hey Donna, I uses black pepper and white pepper in my macaroni and cheese

[@tonyawaters3558]

Looks great! Add mustard powder and onion powder to rue. Takes it to a other level

[@patriciaslaughter222]

Sweet Baby boy🫠.. I have used cream cheese in my Mac & cheese, and that makes it Creamy also. 😋 Looks so, so GOOD.

[@cynthiacummings0917]

Heeeyyyyy there Ms. Donna!👋🏽 I love macaroni & cheese!😋 It's good to see you try a different method of cooking it. I used to make a roux years ago. But I now make it more like your original recipe with a few tweaks. Either way is delicious. And no worries about Jaxon. He's fine. I love to hear him talk. ❤️

[@amymorton1809]

Hi Miss Donna, I stopped using flour and just use heavy whipping cream, a few different cheeses, and seasonings to make a cheese sauce. You won't miss the flour trust me. But that's me, and yours looks so darn yummy wish I could jump through the screen..love love you and your dude #1 and the family.. Keep pushing these recipes out for us..Blessings Always.

[@jacquelinelee9223]

I must try this.

[@nekam.3216]

I love experimenting too in the kitchen. That's the only way you'll know what you like & don't like. There's room to learn something new everyday. Your grandson is sooooooo cute! Tfs

[@jewelcooke7601]

That little baby is so cute, just listening to him just makes this video so real and so comforting. And your daughter she is just a cutie pie. That big beautiful smile she has. I loved when she tried the cinnamon roll hack, that smile told me everything. I would love to see her cooking with you as a family with the baby. I just think it would be amazing. It’s just what real life is all about.

[@BeautifulTooCreationsWithDonna]

Thank you so much Jewel!!!💚💚💚

[@tonipribnow5607]

Your recipe looks delicious. I'm making it for dinner tonight using Velveeta and sharp cheddar because that's what I have on hand. Never tried Italian seasoning but will tonight. Thanks again for making this awesome video. I'm amazed at how much you do in that small space...you inspire me! Your grandson is way to cute AND I love your haircut. You're beautiful inside and out!

[@spelmangrad2000]

Also, try adding warm milk to the roux to prevent lumps.

[@dejonscales5217]

Yummy Yummy to me.Thank you for taking time out with us today. 😋

[@spagirl1]

Looking good Miss Donna! That's how my family has made Mac&Cheese for generations. We always start with a roux, but we don't use Velvetta. We make the cheese sauce with fresh grated mozzarella, sharp cheddar, monterey jack and a little heavy cream or half & half. Sometimes I make it with different fresh grated cheeses to experiment with flavors. But a roux based cheese sauce guarantees it comes out creamy, cheesy and perfect every time. Definitely a crowd pleaser. Can't wait to see what else you're going to experiment with next.😊

[@demarcushoward4294]

Gotta say this is one of your top videos! Gotta love lil baby Jaxon voice all throughout the video ❤️and those Mac & cheese looks so good, I’m cooking that tonight!

[@ssmith941]

Dude #1 I know all about the BLOCK CHEESE from Dallas Texas and it was goooood.😋😂

[@dorothydyson3693]

Good morning to Mrs Donna and Dube number 1 and family and I am praying for you and your family 🙏 and I love watching your channel because you are a great cook and a great baking 😀 😊 ☺️ 🙂 ❤️ 😄 😀 😊 ☺️ 🙂 ❤️ 😄 😀 😊 ☺️ 🙂 ❤️ 😄 😀

[@anissafleming7357]

Thanks for sharing, I enjoyed as always. Love y'all, bye 👋 😘

[@gloriawilburn255]

I absolutely love all of y’all - Your family is my favorite of everyone here on KZbin ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@angelgibbs1863]

Hi Minor Fam Mrs Donna I made your mom’s smothered cabbage today. Absolutely delicious! Thanks for the recipe.

[@noretaperkins1841]

Looks good,that's how I was taught to make mac& cheese. I use like 5 different cheese's with half&half and butter with a little nutmeg salt,pepper and dry mustard Love y'all,Blessings🙏💜

[@winh998]

I just made the almost same comment. I use 4 cheeses and equal parts milk and half and half, too. I also stir in a couple of spoonfuls of sour cream after I add the noodles. Now I'll have to try nutmeg and dry mustard...lol.

[@cookingmyway854]

🤣🤣🤣 Dude #1 is like my husband he be ready to eat when he get home 🏡 so So greedy🤣🤣🤣🙏🏽♥️ enjoy your dinner 🍽 .

[@mikeathony7845]

Wow! Donna you made that look easy, I might try that.

[@kyshawilson6339]

Awwww I was born and raised in Winston Salem ! I live in Houston Texas now. I love your recipes. I will try this one Sunday

[@sharonjames6791]

Now,,,,I too know how to make a cheese sauce roux , and that Macaroni and cheese looks delicious😋 👍,,and bye bye Jaxon🙋,, Sooooo Cute 🥰, Thank you Ms Donna, Westcoast Listening 🙏🎧

[@deedeesiler5100]

Hello Donna thank you for this recipe. Never have made my own cheese sauce this will be new for me.. My husband loves mac n cheese

[@aprilsunshine7565]

Hi Mizz Donna..Dude#1 and everyone here 🤗...Yes there's nuthin better like a nice pan of homemade cheesy Mac and cheese!! Thanks for sharing Donna..your meals and desserts always looks delicious!😋👍💯🔥

[@nisawilson4472]

You looked like you were comfortable making this roux for the first time! I couldn’t tell you were uncomfortable at all! I have made Mac and cheese both ways and my family prefers it with a roux…it’s creamier that way. And Jaxson is adorable!

[@lindadovan]

I've always been a great cook but I've learned alot more watching you in this year of 2023. May God continue to bless you and your family

[@ayannawilson6302]

Looks absolutely good and delicious I love to hear your grandson’s voice it’s such joy with having grand children around I have a grandson myself he already asking can he help me cook 🤗 Jaxson is kicking it in the kitchen with his grams 💙 thanks for Mrs Donna

[@peneloperose2252]

Hi Donna. I have made macaroni and cheese with a roux in the past, and the cheese sauce does hold together better then when I have made it without a roux. After all, the flour in the roux binds the milk and the cheese together. But I actually switched from a roux to another cheese sauce that my aunt came up with that uses cream cheese. My aunt has been on a low carb diet for years and she has a recipe for a cheese sauce that she puts on vegetables and other things. Well her cheese sauce is so cheesy that I tried it in macaroni and cheese and it was so delicious that it's the recipe that has stuck in my family ever since. But for anyone that hasn't tried a roux before, it is easy to do and it brings everything together into a cohesive sauce. And this looks so yummy 🤤.

[@ketowarrior2718]

What's your aunt recipe?

[@peneloperose2252]

​@@ketowarrior2718 My aunt's recipe is one cup of half and half (or milk or heavy cream), one 8 oz block of cream cheese (sometimes she uses the chive or vegetable cream cheese spreads too) and 1-2 cups of the shredded cheese of your choice depending on how cheesy you want it. Add salt and pepper to taste. And you can also add ground mustard but it's optional. You heat up the half and half and melt the cream cheese in it completely. Then stir in the shredded cheese. Stir it until the cheese is completely melted. Then you have a cheese sauce or it also makes a delicious dip too. If you need more sauce or less sauce you can adjust the measurements from there.

[@ketowarrior2718]

@@peneloperose2252 Thank you 💜, Wow sounds good😋! I'm adopting this recipe!

[@peneloperose2252]

@@ketowarrior2718 You are welcome.

[@BeautifulTooCreationsWithDonna]

@Penelope Rose Awwww thank you so much for sharing your aunt's recipe!!!💚

[@Pam50315]

Looks delicious.

[@Motiva8-TV]

Hello. Thanks, it looks delicious. I use garlic and onion powder with some other seasonings.

[@tonidew2194]

Your hair looks great

[@doloresgeorge2686]

That sweet little baby boy sound so precious in the background!

[@tiffanylewis2541]

I am so thankful I found your page! I am learning so much and my hubby has been very pleased with my kitchen creations. He told me to tell you “Thanks” ❤

[@SharonByrd-l4q]

Thank you so much Mrs Donna I have been watching your channel for the last couple of years and you’ve basically taught me how to cook. Thank you for sharing your gift with us! God bless you and your family

[@doriswilliams8456]

Yummy, looks good Mrs. Donna! I just enjoyed hearing Jaxon in the background! Dude #1 show enuf enjoyed his taste, but he’s hungry so he’ll enjoy even more. Bye handsome Jaxon!!

[@MARYCHANEY-d3x]

Hey Mrs. Donna. I saw this on another channel about making the cheese sauce with a roux. (Old School Soul Food) I tried it today and it was creamy and cheesy and moist. This was a game changer for me. This is my new way of taking my Mac and cheese to another level. God bless. 😊

[@kathyshepard3626]

It looks good and cheesy. I have done both ways. I love Mac n' cheese and as long as it's good and cheesy, it's fine with me. Thanks for the recipe.

[@aprilsunshine7565]

Ikr!!! Me too!🤗👍😋🧀🧀

[@sammyhakimvlogs5608]

This Creamy Macaroni N' Cheese recipe looks so delicious 😋 Ms. Donna. I've seen in the Southern parts of states like Georgia, Alabama and other states like that, they'd even include a few eggs in their Macaroni and Cheese. There's even some kind of Cream Soup in there too.

[@lynnayesmith-winters7922]

I make a roux, but I use cornstarch, I also use evaporated milk, half and half and heavy cream. I season with salt, pepper, nutmeg ( enhances the cheese taste), mustard, garlic, onion powder and my cheese.

[@theresaragland6382]

Hi Donna Dude 1 wow Mac cheese yummy I can taste it and smell it delicious yummy yummy ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@gloriacambridge6968]

Hey Donna your grand baby was keeping you company! The Mac & cheese look good. 👍🏾😍

[@JoyH764]

Hey Mz. Donna. Never made roux for mac and cheese . You make it look easy. Mac and cheese look delicious 😋. Thanks for another great recipe .

[@djshaqtheripper1]

Your channel is pure love and it shows in your cooking! I now do my mac n cheese like this with a roux Thanks for sharing! Blessings🙏🏾❤️

[@dawnbell6137]

Ya’ll know that Dude #1 be hungry after working. Feed that man. I got your back Dude #1♥️ lol

[@joanbrooks]

That looks delicious Donna! Creamy and brown on top!

[@jojogonzin3771]

I 1st watched you do this two days ago and it looked so scrumptious I had to make it. I basically followed the majority of what you did & it was my very 1st time making a Rue and Baked Mac & Cheese. I godda tell ya, it turned out just wonderful, Praise God. I always Pray before I cook and while I’m cooking for it to turn out good, this way those that are eating will enjoy it. I’d like to thank you so very much for your basically teaching me this recipe and now I’ll be making it more often. I just love you & family & that little grandson of yours is handsome as can be. God Bless youz all👌🏽💯🙏🏼❤️🔥🔥🔥

[@anwilson1000]

It's a game changer, Mrs. Donna - glad to see you try this.

[@cathylewis4649]

Hello, I Love To Watch You Cook N Make Stuff, And Im Loving Your Hair Style...💞💞💞

[@joanbrooks]

I'm always up for an experiment with you Donna, that's how we learn. 😋🤤

[@BeautifulTooCreationsWithDonna]

Thanks Joan!!!💚

[@carlamoore2710]

I love hearing Jackson's voice in the background.It makes your house feel like a home because there's life there. And the smell on dude #1's face tells us everything about how he feel about the way you do the macaroni and cheese. Keep experimenting miss Donna! 😍

[@dionnemac8119]

Hi Donna, Jaxon is soooo cute and is really really growing fast. I like that he’s not camera shy. Now that’s how you throw down on Mac and cheese brown edges and bubbly. And also the cinnamon roll segment looked. I do believe I will try them both.&

[@chiantimedley6325]

That’s a WINNER Donna!!! I always make a roux and yours looks PERFECT❤❤❤❤ And Little Bitty Baby Dude’s voice is sooooooo adorable…..gotta love Jaxson❤❤❤❤

[@demetrianicole1657]

Lil Baby Dude so stinkin’ cute. 🥰 Dude #1 was ready to eat. 😁 Your mac n cheese looks delish. 😋

[@hetepyogatribe]

Peace & Blessings! Mac n' Cheese is one of my faves; but I could never make it as well as my mother. Many Thanks for the tips! 💯🖤💛💚

[@honeylove3256]

Miss Donna must knew that I was about to make some macaroni this week lol. Thank you ma'am. I'm excited to try this.

[@mswondr]

Mrs. Donna, I Love hearing Jaxon in the background. At one point I thought he was saying “Shake Something😂😂😂. The Mac and Cheese looks Devine.

[@cynthiabailey2449]

Looks so yummy imma try it soon. Hi Jackson ☺️👋 he said hi everybody wit his cute lil self.

[@michellejones7230]

Looks tasty. I have made a similar version without the roux. I melted the butter and milk, added the cheese and seasoning, noodles and baked. I must try adding the Italian seasoning. That is a nice touch. Thank you Ms.Donna.

[@almaadams6017]

That looks delicious just like it is

[@reneharvey4514]

Hi you guys, I love Mac and cheese, but I can't eat to much, good to see your recipe for it, God bless see you soon

[@javetteknight9343]

I just love baby boy Jaxon. Watching him grow is amazing. Thank you for sharing your food and family Donna. I feel like yall are my family too 🥰

[@cherylwesson3038]

I am amazed that this was the first time you made a roux for your Mac & cheese. That's the very first way I learned when in elementary school (it was in the 1960 copy of the Phila Bd of Education cook book) If you want to take it to the next level, add a little prepared yellow mustard to the roux. Then make some bread crumbs with sliced bread (torn into small pieces) Melt 1/2 stick of salted butter, saturate the crumbs with the butter. Sprinkle the saturated crumbs on top of the casserole with your mac/roux combo. Put in the oven for approximately 20 mins., or until the bread crumbs are toasted and bubbling. Yummo! New experiment for you!! Luv yah!!!

[@muzikpheend4449]

I had my Sunday dinner all planned out earlier after watching a crispy oven baked chicken video, but honey, the mashed potatoes I was going to do are going to have to wait for another day! I've used a roux before but didn't care for it (prolly undercooked it or something, I dunno...but I'ma give it a try again & follow Mz Donna's steps 😉). This looks sooo good! 💕

[@eatwithcandy7147]

Grated fresh nutmeg🎉 It’s amazing when you make the cheese sauce just such a wonderful flavour

[@valwaller4612]

Cheese sauce is a lot of extra work. All my grandmother's and mothers did, from Texas and New Orleans, was just layer macaroni, Cheese, macaroni, cheese, milk and eggs and butter. Original, old School, simple. And by no means use VELVEETA!! Nooo, Nooo, Nooo...

[@jacquelinelee9223]

My family was also from Texas and New Orleans.I'm 72 now and they made it with the sauce when I was a child. Probably long before I got here. It is good both ways. I find some people do not eat eggs. NO VELVEETA. There is no wrong way, just your preference. It is worth the extra work if done with love for those you care about.

[@stephaniemccollum1273]

Wow, That mac & cheese looks delicious! Something quick & easy. Yummy😋

[@MatelynAlicia]

I am LOVING that hair Sis!!! Out here lookin' right "Teenage-ish"!!!😍💜😍

[@BeautifulTooCreationsWithDonna]

Heyyyyyy Sis!!!!!😍 And thank you!!!!!! I'll take it!!!💚

[@bethanyjackson7936]

I’m glad I looked again at title, will try this one, I love the first video and often make the one from first Mac n cheese, hi lil dude, blessings Minors 😃

[@cookingmyway854]

On the Shredded cheese they use preservative corn starch to keep it from sticking together and last longer in the bag 🧀🧀

[@kevint1562]

Hey eyrah Donna, I'm a white man who loves your channel! I grew up in the 70s chasing chickens after heads been cut off by grandma. We plucked feathers and boiled them to cook or freeze. I was 13yrs old when I had to hold dowd a calf while pappa cut off his things:-) Thank you for giiving kudos to a Creamy Mac and Cheese! Not distracted at all about the baby crying out.

[@mj-alwayslearning5558]

I am glad you tried this out because I've been wondering about a roux but didn't want to mess up my family's favorite macaroni. Do you like it better than your original? 2023 is my year of trying new things.

[@obanks3365]

Yes... being a true southern bell. I was blown away when my NY-born & raised husband made mac and cheese using a roux. Needless to say... I ain't never went back to making it the way my grandma used to make it. Side note: add some lobster chucks to that roux. Talk'n about DE-Lish-ous. Hello....

[@janetfairclough8584]

Hi Ms. Donna I love mac and cheese. Thank you for sharing your recipe 😊