Macaroni and Cheese - extra cheesy with a surprise ingredient- a favorite with everyone

[@jamesolson8849]

I just recently lost the most beloved person in my life. I just wanted to say how much my grandma (mom) loved your recipes. This was the last recipe of yours I was able to make for her, and she loved it. She had printed out so many of your recipes. I know I’m set for awhile. My nana Vickie was your biggest fan & loved cooking & being cooked for. It’s always better when someone you love makes it for you. It’s even better than that when I see her enjoy it & be a part of the clean plate club! So thank you so much. ❤

[@heatherwhatever7714]

Sorry for your loss. Sweet memories. My Grandma was cool too. 🌼

[@Mikivy-68]

How nice to say !!

[@debrashort7061]

❤

[@JolovesDecor]

See, this is why I like your channel. You make things we eat everyday, but you have a twist or make them in a different way. So cool to try different ways of making things. I’ve not been disappointed yet.

[@rebeccagilman2336]

And they make it seem so easy. Note: I am not Rebecca Gilman 2336!

[@joycedavis3523]

Could you use cream cheese instead of the cottage cheese?

[@pamkay1756]

​@@joycedavis3523Cottage cheese is just cheese curds. I'm sure you could use cream cheese.

[@NanasWorld2007]

@@joycedavis3523 trust me you will not even taste it or know that it is there, just a creamy yummy mac n cheese

[@deborahjenkins1004]

​@@joycedavis3523Thats what I use Philadelphia Cream cheese. It's creamy too😋

[@epwarlick6098]

Well, I died and went to heaven last night after dinner! I trusted you and dumped that whole container of cottage cheese in the mixture! You are right, it works. The only change I made was the pasta - I have a granddaughter who can't have gluten so I bought Barilla Gluten free elbow macaroni. I'm not a huge fan of Velvetta and I've always thought you should make mac and cheese with eggs but my oh my this was the bomb! It was absolutely delicious! We had BBQ ribs, Pinto beans, gluten free cornbread and YOUR mac and cheese. I didn't really die but Heaven was really close last night for all of us! It was a wonderful meal and a wonderful family time. Thank you for this recipe.

[@MrBearbait75]

Is Velveeta gluten free?It doesn't say so on the box. Great Value and Aldi's does say theirs are..

[@epwarlick6098]

@@MrBearbait75 Yes Velvetta is gluten free.

[@MrBearbait75]

@@epwarlick6098 Thank you!!!

[@Magdalena-ow7gy]

The way you present instruction is stellar, so many today Do Not know how to cook basics.... I remember my youngest having a friend over for the weekend snow days, this kid was absolutely amazed. I heard him say "your mom makes popcorn from seeds!" As if I had performed some magic trick😂 and when I made the hot chocolate....kid Lost It! 💥

[@joymitchell1991]

My daughter's friend loved to eat supper with us when I made mac and cheese. She made a little pig of herself because she loved it so much. My mac and cheese was always a bit "soupy"!

[@kelleydavis100]

Same kinda situation over here, it was a snow day and my kids and I were watching movies but when the kids wanted popcorn they were sad to find the microwave popcorn was gone. I offered to make homemade popcorn and they both laughed at me! Told me there’s no way to make popcorn on the stove!! I gotta say here, my children were very young, that’s how they didn’t know yet. Anyway, they thought I was a genius and they said it was the best popcorn they’d ever had! Now they don’t like microwave popcorn anymore 😂😂😂. Same thing happened with icing! I think it was during that same storm, they wanted me to make cupcakes but we didn’t have any icing so I told them I’d make some. Oh you should have heard them laugh at me! So I whipped up some homemade icing and we’ve never bought ready made icing again!! They loved it!! 😂❤

[@suzannefuvich8834]

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[@annillig3648]

@@kelleydavis100 Homemade is not only the best to cook but the healthiest.

[@kelleydavis100]

You guys are so darn cute together!! I love how he blows on your food before he feeds you, such a sweet guy! I hope you both have a wonderful Thanksgiving, your macaroni looks amazing thank you for sharing!❤

[@828kae]

I'd bet her eyes rolled back when she tasted!

[@Brenda-NorthernNana]

Happy day after thanksgiving. I had to report to you that I made your macaroni and cheese recipe and brought it to my daughter’s thanksgiving dinner yesterday and it was a BIG hit. Even the pickiest of my grandchildren loved it. She actually showed me her thumbs up. It wasn’t just the kids that loved it from ages 7 to 63 it was gobbled up. I even went out and bought white pepper. I’ve committed to bring another batch for Christmas. ❤️

[@comesitatmytable9044]

That's a great vote of confidence for this recipe! Thumbs up from the granddaughter! No higher praise to be found! 😊 We are so glad it was a hit with your family. Have a wonderful weekend. Rest up because you'll be making round #2 soon. The weeks leading up to Christmas always seem to go so very fast!

[@barbaralegates]

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[@AngelaGraniero-r5r]

I trust you, Tom. All your recipes are delicious

[@patriciaoldfield809]

Oh my Lord!! This sounds & looks absolutely decadently delicious! I did try your broccoli casserole & lived it. Everytime Melissa is offered a bite, I find myself opening my mouth too....lol. Love you guys!!!

[@Blessed70707]

Just made this. It was one of the best macaroni and cheese recipes and easiest ive ever made. Our new favorite! Happy thanksgiving and God bless!

[@joaneaves7254]

Love the Mac & cheese

[@PatriciaRagsdale-c3b]

I love that smile on Tom's face when he says "cottage cheese"!

[@deejo2]

This reminds me of my mom. It's one of the dishes everyone insisted she make for our holiday dinners. I'll bet she would've trusted you on the cottage cheese.😊 Thanks for another great recipe.

[@margaretbedwell3211]

I remember my mom always fixed a big pan of homemade mac & cheese once a week for a meatless meal, which helped her with the grocery budget. Of course way back then in the mid '40's, cheese was not nearly so expensive as today. Thanks for sharing your recipe, I like the idea of the cottage cheese. It is in Lasagna, so why would it not be good in this dish as well. Y'all have a Wonderful Thanksgiving with friends and family.

[@vickiel914]

That's what I was thinking! Cottage cheese goes in lasagna, and I love eating plain cottage cheese as well. I'll trust him on that!

[@garywilson9640]

My Great grandfather was from Sicily area of Italy. He said as a young boy his earliest chore assigned to him was to walk to the beach to pull out 2 gallons of water to boil the pasta in. Another tip was after boiling and draining the pasta to add olive oil and butter. It soaks into pasta and seals it. Resulting in less cheese needed

[@Bellejourney85]

I was chastised on a Facebook group for adding oil to my pasta. But my Italian Grammy's pasta was delicious with olive oil. And then my Mexican friend added oil to his Spanish rice. He is authentic as it gets. He lives in Mexico 🇲🇽

[@garywilson9640]

I should also mention that my late mother had a shrimp macaroni salad recipe she developed. And Everyone loved it. She would first add melted butter to al dente pasta still hot. Once absorbed into pasta add the olive oil. The end result was sealing the starch of pasta. Resulting in that Mayonnaise did not soak into the pasta. Using much less, and thus theoretically a healthier version. Although, I'm finding it more difficult to find quality canned baby shrimp.. Her standard brand she used for decades is no longer available. There are only a couple of others around. All don't seem to raste the same in my opinion.

[@shelianuckols6701]

That looks sooo good!!!! Thanks Tom and Melissa! Going to make this very soon!!

[@janinejohnson1898]

I’m all in Tom and Melissa! I’m not afraid of cottage cheese! Thank you for this recipe! Happy Thanksgiving!

[@carolevans1710]

Cottage cheese is what I use in my Lasagna or Manicotti instead of ricotta, low fat or fat free. I can’t tell the difference

[@happylabs1]

It's actually better with cottage cheese.

[@garbostyle1]

Another great recipe. I have made mac and cheese with cottage cheese before and it's delicious. I bought too much on a great sale and was just trying to use it up. I've also whipped it up till it's smooth and creamy and used it in my lasagna instead of ricotta because the ricotta costs too much now. I'm a firm believer in use what ya got and make it work.

[@ElizabethBunnell-k8f]

Good Morning. My Dad liked my mother's Mac and Cheese well enough. But he always said he loved my Grandma's Mac and Cheese because she used Velveeta.😊 I trust you Mr. Wyant. 😊🌹🌟

[@debbie7747]

I love that strainer!!!

[@tonicarr4480]

I really appreciate how you lay out your ingredients and measurements so the recipe is easy to follow.

[@toniwilson1941]

I really look forward to you all’s videos. Tom always puts a special spin on things. Melissa is in the back ground supporting him (team work). Just a beautiful couple. Melissa I know you work very hard as well and thank you very much.

[@JaneForevermore47]

Love how you line everything up you use and explain everything. I love your no fail show. Love the meals and I love how visiting your channel is like visiting and old friend. God bless you both!

[@starlakelsey2782]

I had a friend who put cottage cheese in her pimento cheese. It was one of the best pimento cheeses I've ever had. I'll try this!!

[@thebeautyroom1272]

Your Mac and Cheese is delicious and that surprise ingredient of cottage cheese I never thought of. ❤

[@guen2024]

I'm not s fan of cottage cheese, but I trusted you. My husband raved about it! I actually really like it too!

[@JeanHudson2022]

Had to come back and let you know I made your Mac and Cheese, nobody had a clue about the cottage cheese in it and it was a huge hit with everyone. Thanks. Also made your lasanga and your warm chocolate cake with the fudge bottom everyone loved that too. Thanks again

[@barbarawilliams6978]

Now I have to go back to the grocery store!! 😅. Thanks for this recipe. Happy Thanksgiving!

[@donnagriffin7923]

I love cottage cheese so sounds good to me

[@kenhill3230]

That looks wonderful. I use Cottage Cheese in lasagna sometimes and it works great.Happy Thanksgiving to everybody.

[@sandrajohnston9745]

I doubt I'll use the plastic cheese (Velveeta) but i love the idea of using cottage cheese and half 'n half. A tip for diabetics: boil the pasta the day before and refrigerate, then make the dish the next day. That turns the high carbs into resistant starch that your body can not absorb and cause blood glucose spikes. Works the same with potatoes and rice.

[@MichaelReidOttawa]

Actually, if you simmer the cream and milk. The Velveta will melt and create a Cheese sauce. Then add the shredded cheese and melt it as well. I just posted a comment respectfully pointing out this variation and very sure that only one box of Velveta and 3/4 packet of cheese (with the cottage cheese) will render a more flavourful sauce mix cheaper and healthier.

[@winggirl0798]

Yuck. No Velveeta. It's not cheese and the taste is disgusting! You can get creamy Mac and cheese without Velveeta. I HATE Velveeta. Just my opinion!

[@MichaelReidOttawa]

@@winggirl0798 perhaps this recipe would result in a different taste experience. Also the cheese sauce in creamy Mac and Cheese, is very similar to Velveta!

[@evelynwilliams5174]

⁠@@winggirl0798Don’t think anyone cares that you HATE Velveeta. Just don’t make it. Keep your negative,nasty remarks to yourself and don’t post them. Everyone has different tastes. Simple.

[@winggirl0798]

@@evelynwilliams5174what’s your problem? I’m entitled to my opinion and I’m noticing there are many people on here who commented negatively about Velveeta. Why aren’t you bashing them? Tom even said he’s sure people will comment and say Velveeta isn’t real cheese. Yes, people have different tastes. I happen to not care for the taste of Velveeta. And I’m allowed to say so. If it was real cheese, it would be found in the refrigerated section and not on the shelf. You are the one who is being mean and nasty. I subscribe to this page and I love Tom and Melissa. I’ve made many of their recipes. Back off and stop attacking people.

[@glentucker4250]

Oh my goodness. If this wasn’t Thanksgiving, I would definitely be making this Mac n cheese. It looks so delicious. Thank you for the recipe! Can’t wait to make some for my family. 😋

[@marysharvey]

I love when you remind us that we aren’t eating unhealthy recipes every day. It is so true! Eat wholesome food in moderation. I love your recipes and I love listening to you and Melissa. Have a great day!

[@bodeansmith8173]

The Best recipe I have seen in my 88 yrs thanks Tom $ Melissa Blessed Thanks giving 💛💚🙏Bodi from Oregon

[@maryrobinson4619]

Everybody loves Mac and cheese. Thank you for your recipes and thank your beautiful wife for writing them down for us and for being our camera person. God bless you both.❤

[@lisaalcantara8081]

Tom!!!! Try adding a layer of Italian Bread Crumbs or Panko bread crumbs on top and dot with butter! We love the crunch! ❤

[@peggetennant]

I do use Velveeta cheese already for Mac n cheese and on top of burgers. I’ll be trying the cottage cheese because I do love cottage cheese. Thanks for a great recipe.

[@mangotree2110]

G'day from Australia 🇦🇺 Drool I love Mac n cheese

[@letalitton4136]

I love this! When I maKe chicken enchiladas a large amount of the filling is cottage cheese! I never tell anyone. All my kids and grandkids love them. Thank you so much for this, cant wait to make it!!!

[@comesitatmytable9044]

You are so welcome. We are happy you are going to make this.

[@828kae]

I love watching your videos! Kudos on a yummy looking Mac 'n Cheese. Will definitely make!

[@bridgetrodriguez4643]

Just found ur channel 💖 When I say my prayers tonight I'm telling him thank you. Been looking for the longest time for videos to help me w cooking.

[@comesitatmytable9044]

AWWW! Your comment has really touched our hearts. We sure hope you can find lots of recipes to enjoy. We now have over 170 recipes you can chose from on our channel. We hope you can make something wonderful for Christmas this weekend. Merry Christmas!

[@patrussell364]

Tom and Melissa, I am here to stay. A subscriber to your channel.l enjoy all of your videos.Yall are such a sweet couple.l have never made my homemade macaroni this way.I am going to trust the process, and try your recipe.It looks so creamy,cheesy and delicious.Homemade is always the way to go.Mac and cheese 🧀 is my grandkids favorite dish for the holidays and any time as well.Thank you and sweet Melissa for sharing your recipe 🙏. Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family 🦃 Sending love all the way from Alabama.❤️

[@janethamilton9544]

Roll Tide! I am going to make it also, but have to wait until after my bloodwork this week.

[@pameladavis7354]

I love love love y'all recipes! I made your meatloaf and gonna make your corn bread dressing tomorrow along with this recipe. thank y'all so very much for all y'all do

[@cathyprosser1050]

That looks great! I never thought of using cottage cheese but I use it a good bit to bulk up scrambled eggs and other dishes. I have always used a cup of sour cream and a cup of mayo in mine but next time I make it, I'll try your method with the cottage cheese 😊 Happy Thanksgiving to you both ❤

[@debbieanne860]

I grew up hating macaroni and cheese. At our house, it was macaroni and velveeta. Period. Im 74 years old and and i still do not like it. However, this looks like i might actually like it, so i am going to try it. You may be a mac and cheese converter! Love you both a bunch!

[@DebbyMorris14]

Tom! I just “ love” your shirt!! I bet Melissa has one too?! Awesome! I always get excited to sit at y’all’s table “through the miles”! 😄👍. Let me hush n watch the video now! I love Mac n cheese!

[@Marie-of6fp]

I need to try this. Reminds of when my mom used to put a layer of cottage cheese, sometimes ricotta too, in her lasagna. It was so good!!! Your mac n cheese looks so cheesy and mouthwatering.... Thank you!!!

[@barbaracotham2342]

Looks so delicious. Yummy yum

[@MarshaFitzgerald-r9x]

Would love to hear what you spend on each recipe you make. Lets the viewer know about what each recipe will cost for their menu planning. Thank you. I really enjoy your videos. ❤

[@stevesmith4051]

I made this tonight to go with meatloaf and roasted beets. It turned out excellent! The recipe is very close to the one I make, and yes, I also use Velveeta. Can't make good mac and cheese without it. The cottage cheese was a new one on me and it is now a keeper! I grated my own cheeses, varieties that I like. I'll have to portion some out and freeze it because I know I won't be able to stay out of it. Once again, a great recipe!

[@r.c.4016]

This is great ! I love the cottage cheese addition .

[@anniegetyrgun8741]

We love Mac n cheese here in Scotland - so much that we make macaroni pies! When we bake it as you do we often put big slices of tomato on the very top and bake it. It we never use velveeta.

[@dejonscales5217]

I used the jumbo size Macaroni noodles because I am like you. I like it when the cheese gets inside of the noodles.

[@LilithCharles]

My stars will you make this for me now...I'm a dairy and pasta foods fanatic!👍😋😄🧀

[@kindigo8712]

I tried this recipe and it was amazing! I used different cheese in the mix but I believe the main difference is using the cottage cheese and half and half/ heavy cream! I made it for my church. I wasn’t there when they ate it, but everyone went crazy about it. I did season my mix more I sprinkled a generous amount of paprika, complete season and pepper. Then pepper on top after adding cheese

[@bhallmark3390]

Ok, this is one I will definitely be copying!! I love the idea of adding cottage cheese because it really boosts the protein content and nutrition level. WOW, it looks so delicious!!!😋😋😋 Happy Thanksgiving to you!🦃🍁🦃🍁🦃 -Brenda

[@pamelayourek4143]

I made your Mac n cheese recipe as a Thanksgiving side….it was a hit! And nobody knew there was cottage cheese. This is a keeper! Thanks for sharing.

[@sharonhowell2568]

Nothing like hot mac and cheese. Especially with Velveeta!

[@kimberleytui179]

Ricotta cheese for cottage. Yum!

[@phylliswebb3610]

I would have never thought about cottage cheese, but it sounds good.

[@gerriesoden7434]

That looks simply scrumptious. I will be making it.

[@LindaSkutnik]

Oh goodness! I’m salivating while watching you. Yum!

[@Brenda-NorthernNana]

I can’t wait to try your version of Mac and cheese

[@MicheleL-ve6bm]

Cubed cream cheese is great in Mac and cheese also.

[@dianehoskins8722]

I always add 2-full tablespoons cottage cheese to 2-eggs for creamy scrambled eggs! Delicious!

[@Deb57272]

Can’t make macaroni and cheese without Velveeta. It just makes it love your show love how explicit you are on how to put things together.

[@starababa1985]

We never baked our mac and cheese. Just added milk, butter and cheese to drained macaroni, shook in salt and pepper to taste, gave it a quick stir to melt and dished it up. Back in the day, Velveeta was the cheese of choice, but it tastes different now. We liked it creamy, not crusty.

[@shanepalmer528]

Tom, this Mac n Cheese looks awesome!! I’m definitely going to give this recipe a try. Happy Thanksgiving to y’all !! 😊

[@mariewilson2344]

Looks so delicious!!!

[@jeanniesmith2915]

You and your wife are so sweet God bless you

[@Magdalena-ow7gy]

Hey Tom, I paused at the cottage cheese... this l could concieve working well.... earlier, I was watching the sausage balls and I just couldn't 😂 not in a million....but This... I would definitely give it a go💫😜😋

[@PattyAmos-gf9se]

Hi You mentioned a surprise ingredient in your Mac & cheese. Cottage cheese. Yum! I think a series of recipes with the theme Surprise ingredient would be fun. Love your recipes.

[@RhamaJesusBeats]

It looks amazing, and I'm going to try it. The only thing that I would change is I'd use ricotta cheese and my cottage cheese, a half and half mixture. It's still my mouth is watering watching you eat it. God bless you Tom and Melissa

[@MichaelWinsorxfrdmn]

I love the addition of cottage cheese!!! But as I am a follower of Chef John at Food Wishes, I know I would add cayenne generously, perhaps serving it with sliced pickled jalapeños! Thanks again for your videos. Michael Winsor

[@lisag8442]

Looks good! Never heard of cottage cheese in mac n cheese. Must try it

[@judyharmon4586]

Yummmm😋😋😋 I've never done the cottage cheese, but I'm sure going to try this recipe!!!

[@lizsmith7816]

Jen and I made this tonight. I will definitely make again! Btw, my biggest casserole dish wasn’t big enough. I’m going to pour what wouldn’t fit into a smaller casserole and take to the neighbor. She will love it!

[@amysharp7348]

Good night ima make this. Y'all Makin me wanna crawl through the phone grab that dish and run back through 😅😊❤

[@evelyndillon2072]

This looks so good, i cant wait to make this. Thank you for sharing and Happy Thanksgiving to you and Melissa!!!💙

[@sherryperry3524]

Tom & Melissa I’m grateful for both of you. I look forward to your videos. Such good wholesome food. Thank you for sharing with us. Happy Thanksgiving, I hope your day is filled with family, friends, and plenty of good food. 😊

[@PretirementDays]

Love this! Looks so good and I love cottage cheese

[@DianeBroaddrick]

Hi Melissa…I’m one of those people who love Jellied Cranberry Sauce right out of the can!! But this does look delicious!! I love your American Fostoria dish!! That was my grandmother’s wedding chins & I was lucky enough to be the one to inherit it…did this belong to a family member of yours?

[@carolevans1710]

I love Velveeta, especially for a grilled cheese sandwich. There is nothing better to me.

[@tammyjustine]

Gonna try this!!!

[@FeltonButler]

Well, since I COMPLETELY TRUST YOU and your GIFTED EXPERTISE, I put this outstanding recipe together, today. The entire house smells heavenly, so we can’t wait to dive into this “goodness.” I have enjoyed making quite a few of your recipes - you literally have inspired me to get up and into the kitchen, and cooking on a regular basis. Your recipes and videos have equipped me with quite an impressive arsenal of culinary delights which I LOVE to prepare!! Thank you SO MUCH for the cooking lessons and for sharing your heartfelt backstories (and your obvious faith) with me and my family. I love you guys, and keep you both in my constant thoughts and prayers. May God continue to bless you and yours, and increase the footprint of your sweet ministry. Y’all bring such joy to my spirit!! (Thomasville, Georgia)

[@donnagriffin7923]

A must try for sure. Thanks

[@shirleypopp7439]

I made Your recipe for Mac and cheese Christmas Day for a crowd of 20 people and yes there was all kind of food there but the mac and cheese was an absolute hit and compliments galore....it was delicious, easy, creamy.....so thank You so much for a wonderful recipe

[@comesitatmytable9044]

We are delighted to hear that it was a hit! Thanks for letting us know. We are happy that we got to be a small part of your Christmas Day meal.

[@nancyhiggs7171]

I have got to try this. I love cottage cheese.

[@joannemoore7986]

Hello I'm from Scotland I love mac n cheese. We have it as a main meal 😋

[@jenniferjensen8538]

Oooh! We will be joining our friends for Christmas dinner and need to bring a dish. This is PERFECT for a crowd! Yum! I think I'll make this for my family first though, to test it out! 😂 Thank you! 🥰

[@janetallan4988]

Love this. For sure I'm trying this one.

[@cindyjanssen8017]

EXCELLENT 😋😋😋😋😋

[@mamajoe1239]

I love listening to how you explain .

[@michaelanderson140]

My mother used to mix 7 eggs and enough milk to make 3 cups of fluid. She then poured that over 6 cups of cooked macaroni. Then mixed in 1 block of shredded vel veta cheese. Then baked in a 350 degree oven for 45 minutes till browned. YUM YUM

[@johndeere380kobe7]

It looks so good. I love seeing the love you two have for each other. Thanks for all the great recipes.

[@lovelylyrics1687]

You are so awesome I hope you guys have such a blessed holiday ❤️ just love you guys your precious and so sweet to plan all this out to share with us!

[@dillonlexington]

Hey Tom, and Melissa, thank you for sharing, made this last night, with 2 changes...I topped with panko bread crumbs, also put on top of a hot dog. Delish! Thanks again for sharing!

[@sharondean8295]

Can’t wait to make😊

[@paullarussa7501]

I used this recipe & it sure is creamy, it tasted good..

[@robbiebowie6505]

Maybe some day I might try it,but my Dad made a baked Mac and cheese that won all the taste tests. He used cubed sharp cheddar cheese,milk and 2 eggs ,salt and pepper. Might be how the Eastern shore of Md. cooked . Grew up on a farm and ate good but it was simple food.

[@pampeterson3092]

This looks yummy, and a recipe that I will be making. Just add some green beans and a dinner salad for a complete meatless meal. Happy Thanksgiving 🦃

[@KarenPeck54]

Looks delicious!

[@thereviewroom3001]

WOW WOW WOW!!!!!!! Most AMAZING mac and chesse I have ever had!!! So delicious!!! Did I mention, WOW!!!