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. 🌼

[@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😋

[@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]

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!

[@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.

[@Brenda-l8j6f]

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!

[@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

[@AngelaGraniero-r5r]

I trust you, Tom. All your recipes are delicious

[@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.

[@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!!!

[@shelianuckols6701]

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

[@bowed305]

For those who are just refusing the cottage cheese idea, just give it a shot. Be a little more adventurous with your cooking and eating. It's not like this is some crazy idea that will totally change the taste. It's just added creaminess. I think this whole thing sounds great. I'd pile on the black pepper because I love to see and taste black pepper in my mac and cheese (I like my stuff spicier than y'all so you do), but other than that, this looks pretty amazing. I especially loved that it's baked. The best pasta dishes always are.

[@helenhair2824]

😢🎉

[@Moni-T-V]

I wonder how it tastes with ricotta cheese? Mmm😋

[@bowed305]

@@Moni-T-VI'd assume it would be very similar to what's made here, but ricotta does have a bit of a stronger taste than cottage cheese.

[@Moni-T-V]

@bowed305 This Thanksgiving, I'm going to experiment with Ricotta to see which one I like more.

[@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.

[@PatriciaRagsdale-c3b]

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

[@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!

[@debbie7747]

I love that strainer!!!

[@donnagriffin7923]

I love cottage cheese so sounds good to me

[@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.

[@thebeautyroom1272]

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

[@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.

[@barbarawilliams6978]

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

[@kenhill3230]

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

[@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

[@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.

[@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.

[@828kae]

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

[@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. 😋

[@sharonhowell2568]

Nothing like hot mac and cheese. Especially with Velveeta!

[@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.

[@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!

[@kimberleytui179]

Ricotta cheese for cottage. Yum!

[@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 ❤

[@amysharp7348]

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

[@lisa-anneaston6260]

THANK YOU for taking that first piece from a corner ... so many shows I've seen have taken from the center. ❤ This looks so yummy good!!!

[@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.❤

[@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!!

[@gerriesoden7434]

That looks simply scrumptious. I will be making it.

[@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

[@mangotree2110]

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

[@LilithCharles]

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

[@SusanCox-n7i]

Whoa that mac and cheese looks over the top DELICIOUS!

[@tonicarr4480]

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

[@shanepalmer528]

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

[@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.

[@evelyndillon2072]

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

[@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

[@mariewilson2344]

Looks so delicious!!!

[@lovelylyrics1687]

I am super jealous of that strainer I need that! I have never seen one of those

[@LauraMacMillan-cp9yk]

Same! I just checked. Amazon has them. Type in “large rectangular metal sink strainer,” in the search bar.

[@marycarrasco5363]

Oh my goodness!! Cottage cheese, I like anyway.

[@dianehoskins8722]

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

[@barbaracotham2342]

Looks so delicious. Yummy yum

[@jeanniesmith2915]

You and your wife are so sweet God bless you

[@MicheleL-ve6bm]

Cubed cream cheese is great in Mac and cheese also.

[@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!!!

[@jeanniesmith2915]

I trust you you have some wonderful recipes thank you for posting

[@tammyjustine]

Gonna try this!!!

[@thereviewroom3001]

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

[@carolevans1710]

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

[@janetallan4988]

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

[@bodeansmith8173]

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

[@r.c.4016]

This is great ! I love the cottage cheese addition .

[@Brenda-l8j6f]

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

[@Helenavitorino1963]

That looks delicious ❤. Love your videos .thank you from Ontario 🇨🇦 canada

[@judyharmon4586]

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

[@donnagriffin7923]

A must try for sure. Thanks

[@LindaSkutnik]

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

[@sharondean8295]

Can’t wait to make😊

[@KarenPeck54]

Looks delicious!

[@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.

[@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 🦃

[@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. 😊

[@dejonscales5217]

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

[@catherinemay723]

Wishing you and Melissa a happy Thanksgiving

[@trishsmith552]

My youngest daughter would make a mac & cheese with 4 cheeses including pepper jack and it had a crunchy topping made with crushed tortilla chips. It was requested by every side of the family for every occasion. She never would share her recipe, and she has since lost her battle with cancer. Nobody has been able to duplicate it. I so wish I had that recipe. A little bit of Carrianne Smith Clothier for every holiday, birthday, graduation, etc. I miss my little girl.

[@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!

[@carolynadkins1887]

Oh my gobble 🦃 gobble🦃. Looks delicious. I’m not surprised! Love your channel. Happy Thanksgiving

[@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!

[@nancyhiggs7171]

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

[@BrianJoslyn]

Mmm...mac'n'cheese! This recipe definitely has some differences than what I've ever been aware of, including my mac 'n' cheese casserole 'creation' that I believe I've commented about before. I've actually used cooking oil, canola if I recall correctly, in place of the salt when boiling the water. The more time consuming mac'n'cheese recipes are always so much better and very much worth the time to make. - Happy 'Turkey Day' [hehe] to you, Tom and Melissa, and to your family and friends! I hope y'all have a super 💣 day!

[@paullarussa7501]

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

[@PretirementDays]

Love this! Looks so good and I love cottage cheese

[@pamelayourek4143]

Looks delish…and yes with cottage cheese.

[@mamajoe1239]

I love listening to how you explain .

[@melanietaylorwhite1234]

This looks heavenly! Im off to the grocery store hahaha

[@jamescall7397]

Yep, back in grad school a gourmet dinner was cheap mac and cheese a can of tuna and can of stewed tomatoes.

[@lisag8442]

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

[@bluemountain7531]

Happy Thanksgiving 🦃🍁 Made your pumpkin roll today!! I’m so proud of myself. Thank you!

[@peggymartin5355]

My favorite 😊

[@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!

[@darlene2421]

You make amazing recipes. Thank you so much. I can’t wait to try this. I love cottage cheese in things that call for cheese. I found your channel because of a Christmas recipe you had and now look forward to all your recipes. Thank you again

[@comesitatmytable9044]

You are so welcome. We are delighted to have you joining us at the table. Thank you so much for watching.

[@marshanewman5602]

Love mac and cheese!!!! 😊 Also, love the T-shirt! Your recipe has my vote!!! I am drooling! 😊😊😊

[@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! 🥰

[@conflictrescue5206]

I trust you!

[@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!

[@aggienowlin]

Yes the cottage cheese will make it even better

[@dionasims5590]

It looks yummy

[@Salmomlox]

Happy Thanksgiving Tom and Melissa 🦃🦃❣❣😋😋

[@beckystone7994]

Great video and your Mac and cheese look delicious ,Penni pasta noodles work great in Mac and cheese they have ridges all around each piece ! I pray y’all have a blessed Thanksgiving surrounded by loved ones ! God bless ❤️🙏🙋🏻🌈🌈

[@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