Mac N Cheese for 100

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Updated Recipe: Mac N Cheese for 100
3 Gallons Whole Milk
3 large Vidalia onions
9 sprigs of fresh thyme
1 ½ lb. gruyere cheese
1 ½ lb. parmesan cheese
4 ½ lb. mild (or sharp) cheddar cheese + 4 cups for sprinkling
3 lb. mozzarella cheese
6 sticks unsalted butter
3 Cups All-purpose flour
Spices:
3 packets Goya Sazon sin achiote
1 ½ packets Goya Chicken Bouillon
6 Tbs. Garlic Powder
3 Tbs. Nutmeg
1 ½ Tbs. White pepper
3 Tbs. Kosher Salt
9 - 16 oz. boxes penne pasta (cooked al dente)
1 ½ Cups Panko bread crumbs
*You'll need about 6 full-size deep foil pans
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[@dianes5762]

I just found you. Adore. Wonderful, natural, didn't talk down to us, no pretense. Felt like I was with a friend. Just simply adore you!🥰

[@marieflorencecatering5980]

Wow, thank you!

[@ryangies4798]

Fantastic video! Your instructions are so clear…a natural teacher. Wish you’d do more videos as this one is 7 years old.

[@marieflorencecatering5980]

More to come!

[@Atsteel]

This recipe looks crazy, man. I love mac and cheese. I have been trying different methods of cooking it since I was 15. Gonna try this one this weekend - looks great!

[@iceemonkee]

I've been cooking for many years in large qty, but I haven't done the homemade mac & cheese before. This was an awesome tutorial! Thanks for taking the time to do it. God's joy to you!

[@marieflorencecatering5980]

Thanks so much! :)

[@davidhenry7625]

Hello Michelle

[@lenardstephen]

Great 👍🏾 job this video was very helpful and you are very good at what you do. I hope to see more in the future from you . Much love from Philly!

[@annmarieduross7602]

You are my hero. Have been making Mac and cheese to drop off to ourNYC community fridges. This recipe is everything and you are a wonderful teacher!

[@mrsmarietracy]

Thank you Natalie! This is perfect when it’s my turn to cook a meal for our high school son’s Civil Air Patrol’s meal night!!! Keep the recipes....you are a Godsend!

[@bilingualfast1277]

What a wonderful video. Great personality. Loved all of it.

[@bunthansephierothkong5478]

I love your style of cooking and instruction

[@oneofakind9784]

Your an excellent speaker and I appreciate your video. You don’t assume we know the little things. I’m 49 and I never knew white pepper was for white sauce. Never thought about it! 👍😁

[@judichristopher4604]

EXACTLY... She is a Great Teacher too...

[@sunderdaswani7388]

Like your cooking method, thanks for being detailed.

[@RonSunshine]

I cook for a small school and make mac and cheese every 3 weeks for 100 people. Putting the onion in the milk is a great tip. Thanks! Best to you!

[@bettyweir3075]

Schools make the best mac and cheese. If adding bacon grease, it is good to give people a heads up it contains pork so they're aware, as I doubt anyone expects it in their mac and cheese. Our school is usually pretty good at listing ingredients so we know which days are PBJ's or Sun Butter option days.

[@sonyacollins2938]

I make my Mac and Cheese similar to yours but I just make it for my family. I just got a catering GIG so I needed to know how to cater to more people. Thank you for your tutorial. Much appreciated.

[@geniaschumacher8675]

You're a master! Thanks for the helpful tips along the way.

[@daintyflygirl4va]

Thank God I found u. Was searching for a recipe like this that cn feed alot of people cos I want to do it so I cn sell. Thanks again

[@renatasmith4463]

Natalie ! Thank you as this helped me prepare to cook for 100+ at a kids' camp!

[@keshandatyler2422]

The sauce look totally delicious and has a good firm consistency to it

[@signedgladys]

That was great! So informative! TFS.

[@sergeybivol4106]

Great video, love your talk!

[@carolynniemann6934]

Loved your vid. Thank you for your time and recipe 😎🤟💜

[@lorib4092]

Great video and recipe text at the end! Thank you. Look forward to more content.

[@annjean4369]

I really enjoyed your video tutorial. It was very well presented and very informative. In addition, your mac looked very tasty and delicious. I thank you for sharing. May you stay blessed.

[@marieflorencecatering5980]

Thank you :)

[@buttonbasherz2]

Would love to no who your cooking teacher was as I am a cook myself but I see in this video you are using a few to many short cuts and marking extra work for yourself in making this dish

[@msclassylady6620]

Thank you for sharing , you did a awesome job I enjoyed watching . please post more of your recipes .... please over look the haters with there remarks your gonna get at least one or two 😣

[@justdelightful8338]

It looks so yummy I will have to try it out enjoy..

[@bernicethomas3488]

Where have I been?!? I just came across this video and absolutely love it! Thanks for the great tutorial!

[@andrewlavelle9800]

This is really helpful for people who are cooking for a lot of people

[@marieflorencecatering5980]

Thanks for the compliment :)

[@horizontal1072]

Listen...this is great. I am a college student and I love this. I volunteer in the inner city and raise funds for scholarships. This MAC. Whuttttt… I am going to use this for sure. Nick

[@pla4825]

I enjoyed the video please post more 😊

[@dianegaeta145]

Definitely going to try this, looks delicious!

[@davidhenry7625]

Hello Diane

[@stevenjohnson3433]

Thanks for sharing your video, I found it to very helpful and I plan on using it on my first catering event this summer. I search the web for mac and cheese recipes your instructions and personalilty won me over. Again thanks for sharing.

[@marieflorencecatering5980]

I'm glad you found the video helpful! We will be posting more recipes soon. I hope the recipe came out great!

[@kshamonroe6703]

Steven Johnson I agree. I fell in love with her as soon as she opened her mouth. I felt like I was standing right there. I absolutely love that she explains why to add this or that and what you want to be cautious of. I've shared recipes with friends and family for years and what aggravates me most with them is when they say "I followed your recipe to the T and it didn't taste or look like yours". When you ask them if they also followed the instructions to a T they say..."No, that's too much work and I'm not as nitpicky as you are"! And I tell them if they want to keep being disappointed and embarrassed by the turnout then by all means continue dumping everything in at once and praying for a miracle. That's is exactly why this tutorial is to the 9's...you cant ask for a better lesson than this one. Perfection!

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Marie Florence Catering, thank you! I like your style, and your attitude! Don't change beautiful lady!

[@marieflorencecatering5980]

Thanks so much! :)

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Thank you for sharing! New subscriber.🎉🇨🇦

[@jamesjohnson3792]

Looks really good, iam going to try it today🤗

[@Dascorpion_Belleza]

James Johnson How was it...

[@Dascorpion_Belleza]

Nice... I make my cheese sauce w/ just milk n melt my 8 cheeses n it... I have added Nutmeg b4, not bad but I never did it again lol --- Great tutorial 😊

[@judichristopher4604]

I went to find more videos... Where are your videos?... You are Fantastic...

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Nice video! Love from Armenia!!!

[@marieflorencecatering5980]

Thanks so much!

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Yummy!! Great job ladies!

[@marieflorencecatering5980]

Thanks so much, Ola :)

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Nice video...looks delicious....

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I enjoy watching you. I keep coming back to check if you've added anything so I can watch you in action, lol.... ♥️🍴👍

[@lilyofthevalley7]

Very nice..You did great to be in a small kitchen..but nice..very patient..Thank you

[@BouksFlawsStuff747]

I make a rue too for my homemade macaroni and cheese. Never added the nutmeg though ty for sharing your recipe

[@deniseellietyree6476]

Out of all the people I seen on KZbin cooking Mac and cheese she’s the only one wore gloves yes neat and clean

[@dbreezy8993]

Why would someone who is making a dish for their family need to wear gloves? She’s clearly making this for more than just her family

[@layah28]

@@dbreezy8993 it’s about being professional for the sake of the video

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@@layah28 why do you need to be professional for your family?

[@layah28]

@@dbreezy8993 I said for the sake of the video tutorial 😒

[@rspen2142]

@@dbreezy8993 I'm with you. Sometimes gloves get in the way. All I want a person to do is wash their hands properly.

[@AuntiMa]

I know I’m late but what a great video👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽❤️❤️❤️

[@mariahbarrientoz1462]

I need to see some more recipes by you!

[@wpdjs626]

One to one butter and flour is a common misconception - it's really like 3:4 flour to butter. I LOVED the onion/fresh thyme technique - I'm definitely gonna try that. Also, try 60% whole milk, 40% heavy cream.

[@judichristopher4604]

OHHHH YES... Heavy Cream great idea...

[@tsgeeta]

it looks delicious! why don't you post some more. Amazing. i was looking something like this for quantity cooking

[@OHOUSER]

Hello Marie, love your recipe and bubbly spirit. Question, for 100 to 150 people, how many of those pan size would you make?

[@wanda01141]

Thank u. I'm making mac and cheese for 15 people so Imma make two pans. I'm nervous. I've only ever cooked for me and my husband lol. This vid should help me out.

[@franknycsc]

Excellent Nathalie, just got my arm (pinky, actually) twisted to volunteer to cook at a church soup kitchen. Have a questions on making it in advance & heating it up the next day from the reefer. I believe I should hold off on the panko until I am ready to cook it?

[@judichristopher4604]

OH I LOVE this Woman... She is a Doll... and a great Chef... My Mac n Cheese is so Boring compared to hers... Thank You so much for sharing this precious lady. What State is she from? Here in New Mexico... (Southern) cook like this... well, maybe not this good... but we do have Hatch Green Chile... LOL

[@marieflorencecatering5980]

From New York City with Haitian ancestry.

[@cwhitley5007]

I wish to see the finished product. 😋

[@journeyandjoy]

Thank you for explaining why the sauces can get grainy! I can get it to taste good but the texture is gritty. Also love there is no velvetta!!

[@marieflorencecatering5980]

Thanks so much! We appreciate the support!

[@deniseyoung4494]

Love it!!!

[@marieflorencecatering5980]

Thanks so much! :)

[@thinkfastcomminity6400]

What would the measurement be for a small pan for a family? Plsss

[@lilibethmercado]

Oh how I wish I can make it here.but thank you soon I can be..sending❤to you

[@davidhenry7625]

Hello Lilibeth

[@rumeshmadushanka3857]

****Nice video**** I'll try

[@territ.5357]

looks delish! :)

[@marieflorencecatering5980]

Thank you :)

[@AC-pf1ne]

Excellent! I'm making Mac & Cheese right now for dinner tomorrow. I'm going to add bacon to mine.. :)

[@spongebob6392]

You so natural well done

[@vaslim1711]

Yes, I know this is her prepping but I would have liked to see the finished product.

[@twright6523]

6 deep full aluminum pans seems like a lot even for 100. What are you using as your amount per serving?

[@tammiedennis523]

Thank you going to try your recipe not for a 100 but like 20 people looking good .will watch more of you.

[@davidhenry7625]

Hello Tammie

[@shashasonhouse3869]

do u have to put egg in the noodles

[@pamelat2096]

Great video thanks looks good.Two full size pans of mac cheese feed 100 people

[@marieflorencecatering5980]

Thanks so much! So sorry for the confusion. At the tail end of the video you’ll see that we’ve indicated that the recipe needs to be tripled. However, we’ll update the recipe and add it to the description box.

[@carolynpowell8372]

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[@benpierce2202]

Is that the Emeril version of the All-Clad pot? I have that set and LOVE it. Thanks for the vid. I am not a professional chef and am having a hard time scaling some of the sides for a barbecue restaurant we're opening.

[@marieflorencecatering5980]

Yes, it is!

[@shannonfisher2011]

Natalie trying to break it down to cook for 10, because not to many people cook for 100. So please can u do for average size like 10. Natalie it turned out great like u said stirring main ingredient. Thank u so much Kiddo!!!

[@oneofakind9784]

Your clean and wear cloves! 👍 I always wonder about sanitation at big church dinners ext!

[@lovelychriss6347]

My favorite mac and cheese

[@GM-MarkOfExcellence]

So the first batch got 2/3 of the béchamel and the second batch got like 1/3 but then you say this is 1/3 of the total for a hundred. Is one pan 33 people or is 2 pans 33 people and what are the quantities for 100?

[@janishill54]

Thank you for the measurements I plan on making this for my Momma 90th birthday

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[@GreyLeno]

the huge vat of fondue was so cool lmao

[@shortnsweetsleeve729]

Thanks

[@brandyrobbins6029]

Nice video 👍 one question....if I make it the day before would I need to add extra milk or cream when heating?

[@marieflorencecatering5980]

You shouldn't need to. Just refrigerate and bake when ready.

[@mattvagg6231]

Nice vid! Just curious was this for 100 main dishes of mac'n'cheese or 100 sides?

[@marieflorencecatering5980]

100 sides

[@jackieperkins691]

I like Mac and Cheese but I'm not crazy about it. This is a great video and recipe, though. I may try it if I ever have occasion to cook for 30 people. Or, half the recipe and freeze some.

[@franknycsc]

Oven temperature or did I miss that?

[@Sook995]

I have to try a rue, next time I make Mac/cheese which is twice a year thanksgiving //xmas

[@rreasons64]

Put the panko in a skillet with a small amount of butter and bacon fat before putting on top of casserole.... Gives an extra layer of flavor

[@fdort3971]

bahaha...the look she gives just after 19 minutes when she tastes it...that's the look a real chef gets when you now it's good!

[@dashawnmerriweather8459]

How many oz for the noodles

[@jessicaaul3395]

How big are the 6 pans I would need?

[@marieflorencecatering5980]

The size should be Length: 20 3/4 Inches. Width: 12 3/4 Inches. Depth: 3 3/8 Inches.

[@el.ibra2]

Yum

[@garyliddell9982]

I need the first pan

[@laricagrant9306]

I was hoping to see more recipes on your channel. How is the catering business, what else are you cooking etc? Where'd you go?

[@marieflorencecatering5980]

The catering business is going well! Thanks for asking! We'll be back with another video very shortly :)

[@carolsweeney9418]

Very nice

[@davidhenry7625]

Hello Carol

[@themeatstall9001]

Amazing video. I looked on your channel for more recipes but you dont have anymore videos.

[@marieflorencecatering5980]

More to come!

[@themeatstall9001]

@@marieflorencecatering5980 yes maam. I cant wait to see

[@mariafrank7291]

Thank you for the video on coking a big batch can you send me the amount on everything you use thank you

[@davidhenry7625]

Hello Maria

[@angelahoward6256]

What would have happened if if you added the seasoning with the flour and butter. Then you could have avoided lumps. Then it would have infused into the milk.

[@cwhitley5007]

Please still add half and half and more cheese in the pan mixture to prevent dryness it should be super wet before entering the oven

[@cwhitley5007]

I did this recipe and the flavor was delicious it just was a lil dry for my taste

[@lovelychriss6347]

I love. You video and house

[@susieburke7306]

What size baking pans are you using?

[@marieflorencecatering5980]

I used the full size disposable aluminum steam pans.

[@NDLAP66]

Nice recipe, so you ended up making 6 Pans correct?

[@marieflorencecatering5980]

That is correct :)

[@barbilog9222]

Hello ma'am from phils.. How many kilos of macaroni you prepared for 100 people fir that bechamel sauce you made? Thanks

[@davidhenry7625]

Hello Barbi

[@cookieslee7254]

What would be the measurements for a regular 9x13 pan?

[@leslysalcido8209]

I would do a 1/4 of the recipe.

[@leslysalcido8209]

Like instead of 3 gallons I would do like 2 cups of milk. Evaporated milk is good to put in Mac and Cheese

[@christophergay1246]

Best

[@ratedrm6153]

I wished I seen the finish product

[@SuperSwineBBQ]

So each pan is for 16 people? That’s ALOT of mac’n’cheese. How much extra do you make intentionally for overage?

[@robdawson2]

how do xou cook 9 lbs of pasta? I am very curious....

[@marieflorencecatering5980]

Cook it in batches so that it’s evenly al dente. 3lbs at a time.

[@robdawson2]

@@marieflorencecatering5980 ok, for mac and cheese that would work because you put it all int he oven...

[@sarahthiess8917]

Will you be doing more videos?

[@davidhenry7625]

Hello Sarah

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Hello

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@@sarahthiess8917 How are you doing?hope you are safe and sound?