Southern Baked MACARONI and CHEESE PIE | Tanny Cooks

I make Mac and cheese several different ways, but this recipe is my favorite!
Click on this video ( • The BEST Baked Macaron... ) see the wild range of comments on my Mac and Cheese Shorts video from last year (and be ready to laugh)!!!
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[@charrisselyons]

This is REAL baked macaroni and cheese made just like my southern grandmother taught me. Kudos to the chef!

[@TannyCooks]

Thank you so much!

[@tanyagreen2053]

YES, my grandmother as well, it look Exactly the same, DELICIOUS Thank you Ms. Tanny❤

[@anitagray459]

This is the recipe ive been lookin for. I don't like creamy i like fluffy. Which is what I call it! 😂

[@alizehustle9385]

Girl if we wanted creamy we could put it on the stove and make the box. Aunty did this recipe just right. Them haters gone hate though

[@lifeofquesaseymone]

Exactly! I love a good firm Mac and cheese

[@catherinesilvera5055]

Yoooo sameeeee!!!!! On ig ppl always praise the over creamy Mac and cheese with a “cheese pull”🥱🥱🥱🥱🥱🥱🥱🥱 they look more like a BBQ spot Mac and cheese! The Mac in the video looks PERFECT!!!!

[@nicolespain547]

Me too

[@Gemma_626]

Same

[@andreacerrato6955]

Nobody makes this type of mac & cheese anymore 😢 it looks extremely delicious

[@TannyCooks]

Thank you!

[@MonikyuPiii]

This is the RIGHT way to make Southern macaroni and cheese. Thank you for taking the time to make this video. I'm going to try this recipe this weekend.

[@LadyKym4.0]

This is the mac and cheese I’m used to. The old school way. This looks absolutely amazing.

[@AveriShanellJournals]

Southern mac and cheese does NOT include a cheese sauce! This is the OG way! Thank you for sharing!

[@LadyKym4.0]

Yessss

[@keishaterrell1935]

I never understood a rue or cheese sauce in Mac. N cheese.. this is how its always been made in my family, and this is how I will teach my kids.

[@Kina__45]

Exactly

[@bmike4321]

I’m glad no one steered you from what you know. Your recipe is 1000% the way you make traditional homemade Mac & cheese. So many people are used to eating cheap & quick, now they don’t know what authentic food looks like.

[@teryceg]

Made this recipe and it came out perfect, definitely recommend!!

[@TannyCooks]

Awesome!!! I’m so glad it turned out well for you❤️

[@kevinjones5715]

I've watched dozens of mac and cheese recipes and this is the first one that I think I'm going to like just by looking at the finished product. After it's baked we can see it's creamy, but firm, no some stringy greasy soupy mess. THIS one looks good.

[@TannyCooks]

Thank you!!

[@SaintsUnited144K]

In the last days the love of many will grow cold. People are showing who they really are, don't take it personal. Your Mac & Cheese short video is why Im here : )

[@ghicks861]

OMG….thank youuuuuuu! This is what I was raised on! And thank you for being so thorough w/ the instructions & measurements. This was awesome!

[@FIREDRAGON7]

This is the way that BAKED Macaroni and cheese is SUPPOSED TO LOOK!🎉

[@desihay22]

💯💯💯💯💯💯💯👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@Ashley21138]

Thank you! Looks like we’ve all been running from that cheese sauce Mac and looking for this lol. I like this cheese sauce Mac but this is just OG!

[@TannyCooks]

Thank you!!!

[@MamaJas88]

THIIIIIIIS is the recipe I e been searching for !! I grew up eating this and IMO this is the best BAKED Mac !

[@alizehustle9385]

It look just right. We just wanted a video. Let them haters hate. Perfect recipe yess. No macaroni soup

[@TannyCooks]

Thank you!!

[@youthrowstoneithrowbread]

Macaroni soup 🍲😅

[@zshell-thomas2358]

Yes! The old school ladies that really cooked never used a roux. I was looking for a recipe like this! This recipe brought back memories. Thank you.

[@miraclewhirley8525]

I followed it to a T and it came out so so well. It was my first time making it, and It was a hit ! Thank you so much for sharing with us

[@lawrencewife777]

My mom never made a cheese sauce either and her mac and cheese was awesome.

[@missmjb599]

I don’t make a cheese sauce either and my Mac cheese always gets a 👍🏾

[@charih.6523]

Finally. Someone who understands what baked mac n cheese actually is. Like someone else said, I like the fluff, not all of that creamy liquid.

[@airyair9889]

Tanny just want to thank you so much for this longer video. In a world of boxed Mac & cheese type recipes, many of us needed this so badly. We remember the look, the texture and how it had a degree of stiffness to it. We knew our moms and grannies made it this way and they knew nothing about no rue lol!.

[@honeyb1008]

Been looking for this type of baked Mac and cheese recipe for the longest! I LOVE this kind!!!

[@EB-Eats]

This is old school baked Mac and cheese and I love it and I like creamy too but I wanna taste the noodles not just cheese

[@dianeali2431]

That's the way I was taught to make mac and cheese. But today I made a cheese sauce. Love it either way.

[@TannyCooks]

Sounds great both ways!!

[@shareejas2924]

Now THIS is how baked Mac is supposed to be 😫😍 thank you ! I’m going to give it a try.

[@TheSnappyNappyDugout]

This is how I like my mac n cheese to look. I don't like that runny stuff. When I cut into it and pick it up out of the pan, it should still be in place.... THIS IS HOW MY MOM MAKES IT. Thank you for this.

[@ingridscott6252]

This is the consistency I like for macaroni & cheese. Thank you.

[@kentaylor151]

Now this is how a GREAT old school Mac & Cheese should look. It looks DELICIOUS, and takes me back to my childhood. These new generation cooks dont know anything about this kind of classic cooking.

[@user-ir8mq9lf6m]

Beautifullly made reminds me of how my grandmother used to make hers. God bless you and your family. ❤

[@ksmith9079]

Looks delicious!!!!, best way to make Mac and cheese is with the custard! Mmm mmm good!

[@msdd8428]

This is called macaroni pie. I love it!

[@TannyCooks]

Yesss🙂 Macaroni Pie!!

[@sirczer]

I’m about to go to the store now and make it today

[@lashawnahowardmitchell8753]

Thank you. This is the kind I grew up. ❤

[@Pdk764]

This is the way my mother always made it.

[@erikacalhoun9752]

Different strokes for different folks but idc this the real OG Mac and cheese. Looks bomb❤️🔥🔥

[@tinabrown4347]

This is how my Gigi made mac& cheese,its been 11 mos since she's been gone.thank you for this😍

[@airyair9889]

Thanks for the old school recipe Tanny. It connects many of us to our cherished past.

[@MiaMore.]

👏🏼👏🏼💯💯 this is how I was taught (with a few adjustments)by THE BEST OLD SCHOOL REAL southern chefs (named mamma) lol Even people who don't like baked mac n cheese LOOOOVE my mac! I can make 6 pans and it's ALWAYS the 1st thing to run out!! TRUST this is it (and easy)!!!!

[@joyherring81]

Thank you!!!!! This is how my Nana used to make it and I love it this way!

[@TannyCooks]

You are so welcome!

[@nancyscott02]

Awesome! Looks delicious. I Like the curd in it, because that's the best way!

[@MMID303]

I made this for Easter, and it was probably the best macaroni & cheese we ever had. Thank you for providing this recipe. I have some leftover because there were only 3 of us. Will be great the next couple of days! I used whole milk instead of cream. It turned out exactly like the video. All other mac & cheese will never live up to this.

[@MeK424]

It freezes so well too. I cut my leftovers in squares and freeze them individually wrapped so I can take out a piece whenever!

[@annaa5725]

Thank you so much for this recipe. It was delicious. ☺️

[@shondamia]

This the one ☝🏽 right here… Thank you!!!

[@TannyCooks]

You are so welcome!

[@nuelle2361]

Thank you! This is the way I like my Mac and cheese. None of that velveta or cheese sauce for me. Made this recipe for my family for Thanksgiving and they finished the whole pan in one day lol

[@BeLikeMalc]

This been my go to the past couple months and I’ve got nothing but good reviews 😭💯

[@simplyfitnessbydianesimmon9705]

❤❤Best looking Mac & cheese on you tube! Everyone seems to be obsessed with the stringy wet looking version, which I am not a fan of. This is the traditional way and looks amazing.

[@desihay22]

🎯🎯🎯💯💯💯💯💯

[@TheSnappyNappyDugout]

PERIOD!!!!! And it's not even close. This is the look and texture of traditional mac n cheese.

[@bigdaddyfellowsh]

You make macaroni and cheese 🧀 like my mother and the elders. Ty so much.💜

[@ashleymcleod6244]

This is just about how my grandmother did it. This is the best mac and cheese.

[@bunlove5998]

It looks delish! That's exactly how it's supposed to come out. I don't like runny mac and cheese. Lol

[@yolandavick7389]

I made your macorni and cheese for thanksgiving and everyone loved it thank you soo much for sharing ❤🫶🏾

[@TroyBlessings]

Don't worry about those haters Tanny! That mac and cheese looks amazing... everyone's got an opinion!

[@lalag8354]

I’m going to try this for Christmas.

[@SheemsOfficial]

Same !!

[@strickyboiwonder]

Me too!

[@GwendolynCapers-Wilson]

I like my mac and cheese to stand up, not spread everywhere! This is it girl!

[@shaunphalo3013]

This is how I ate Mac and cheese growing up! And it has been so hard finding a video that replicates that. I can’t wait to try this recipe out tonight!!!

[@hazelinemccrory1576]

Tammy, I am from N.C. and this is the way my family made mac and cheese! No mustard and no roux! Nicely done! 😊😊

[@caries167]

Made this recipe this Christmas and it was amazing. My picky eaters loved it. I will definitely make this again and again!!! Thank you for sharing!! ❤

[@2075vj]

This is how I learn from my mother. Thanks 🙏🏽 for sharing!

[@PrincessJasmine824]

Right!!!! People making that rue making y'all think it taste good! But right here in your recipe it looks good n it's finna taste good!!!!

[@alethearichards641]

Let the haters HATE! GURL... that mac and cheese looks ABSOLUTELY DELICIOUS!!❤

[@flaviushobbs]

This reminds me of the way my mom made it. Thank you for sharing this.

[@lucasgirl]

my mother didn't make a roux or cheese sauce either. She would cut the cheese into cubes, add it to the elbows and mix in evaporated milk

[@ANGEL-nj1xf]

Omg!!!!!! 🎉🎉🎉 this is what I’ve been looking for !!!!! You are an absolute ANGEL!!! it’s been a long time since I’ve seen the custard look and I LOVE IT!!!! I subscribed!!! ❤

[@jessicapace9689]

This is literally how i grew up with it!! OMG!! Thank you so much!! I been looking for years how to cook it!!! THANK YOU!!!!

[@TannyCooks]

You are so welcome!

[@bonitagirl8827]

Auntie let emmm know … your preferred method is fire! 🔥*she ain’t my real auntie but I’m black so she is 😅

[@alizehustle9385]

Girl that's Aunty fo sho ❤️

[@icorp3942]

And I'm white and dats my auntie too girl so I guess we're cousins

[@bonitagirl8827]

Cousins alllll day! 🎉❤😂

[@icorp3942]

​@@bonitagirl8827Happy Thanksgiving cuz

[@elisabethr7999]

Yes, Ma'am. This is real Southern baked macaroni and cheese.

[@tfptravel.food.peace.3788]

This reminds me so much of how my grandad used to make his! I add a bit of Italian Seasoning, onion powder, salt, pepper. The key to his was he would over season his milk a bit because when you add the eggs and pasta, the seasoning/salt will be reduced.

[@ismatusesay6058]

I've been looking for a recipe like this for ages. This is how I like my Mac n cheese ❤❤❤❤❤

[@justbecause9996]

Thank you for sharing this. I appreciate the detailed instructions. It looks incredible....I am most definitely making this. 😊

[@clydearrington3282]

Thank you for sharing this recipe.. it brings me back to my childhood. I have been looking for this recipe for years.. thank you so much 😊 you are an Angel

[@Invisiblebaddie]

My fav kind of Mac & cheese i love it thicccccc! Pls don’t give me no slimy runny Mac 😂

[@ashleymcleod6244]

My grandmother passed years ago and never gave me her recipe. This is the closest I have found to hers, so thank so much it came out so good.

[@damacurtright2443]

Thank you! I’m going to try this. It looks delicious!

[@eastiles]

This is amazing! Thank so much for this!!!

[@yuniqueglam]

This is how I like to make mine! I prefer it this way!

[@robitherese]

Thank you for this! This is the type of macaroni and cheese I grew up with!

[@eye_nead_2_dookey]

I can not wait to make this

[@kimberlyramsey3737]

Made this recipe from your short and my grandchildren argued over who would take leftovers in their lunch the next day. 🖤

[@tee2138]

This is exactly what I’ve been looking for. Thank you so much 🫶🏾🫶🏾🫶🏾

[@lindasiegrist1535]

I think it looks just right.

[@localmatterspodcastofgeorg3624]

This is VERY close to what I do, which is an adaptation of my mother's recipe. I will add the heavy cream for more moisture. Thanks for the tip!

[@emmarogers2023]

Absolutely delicious looking, thank you for sharing your recipe….👍🏽

[@latanyaduncan3053]

Absolutely looks delicious! I love mac & cheese this way!

[@JazzyA72]

I knew by the first 3 seconds I could trust you 🙌🏾💯

[@lexilexi8548]

😂😂😂

[@TannyCooks]

Thank you sweetheart!!

[@kazcsamuels]

My grandmother made it this way from the south. Thanks for sharing.

[@penelopeevans4417]

My grandma never used cheese sauce. Your's looks just like hers the way I prefer it.

[@marcialogan7900]

Yes!! Thank you! Just what I was looking for today! Happy Thanksgiving!

[@AmethystTheEspeon]

I like fluffy Mac and cheese. I do mine similar, only I season my noodles with paprika, pepper, Mrs. Dash herb seasoning, and a little bit of Adobo. 😋

[@livelil2100]

Yes yes yes looks so so good. Thank u so much Queen

[@candacestuart2328]

This is the recipe that I prefer. I'm not a fan of too creamy Mac and cheese, so I like mine with egg....the real southern style. Great job!!

[@Goldvnky]

The recipe I was looking for😍😫

[@xzyk2]

Thank you for this recipe!!

[@alizehustle9385]

I appreciate this girl. Right on time for Thanksgiving ❤️

[@Flowerbomb0506]

Right im in my kitchen at the table now prepping for the macaroni 😅

[@alizehustle9385]

@@Flowerbomb0506 yesss me to

[@TannyCooks]

Happy holidays!

[@user-ajp-4891]

I LOVE CAKEY MAC AND CHEESE! BRING ALL THE EGGS ON. Screw those haters. ❤

[@adrienne1447]

Tanny & her momma is on point with this recipe..this is how I have always made my Mac & cheese ( Learned from my momma)& my family & friends know it's official if I cooked the Mac n cheese...never dry,not eggy tasting,full of flavor & DELICIOUS!!! Thanku Tanny those who know KNOW!! Happy Thanksgiving to you!!

[@TannyCooks]

Thank you!! Have a wonderful holiday!

[@hopegilbert757]

Loving your recipe, Making it tonight! Thank you! :)

[@eulaguider21]

I am going to try this recipe. Thank you for sharing. 😊🔥

[@MissAtkins-ej8xg]

Looks absolutely delicious 😋

[@thetouristaonTikToc]

This is my favorite mac n cheese thank you my family. Add it like this ima make it soon thanks tanny👍

[@jaesthoughts1369]

Amazing looks great!

[@icorp3942]

Love the demo on the pans