The Only Mac And Cheese Recipe You Need This Thanksgiving

[@SipandFeast]

The written recipe is always linked in the description (it's the little "arrow" on mobile and a "show more" on desktop). In the description, you will also find my shop and other links with cookware/ingredients and all the other things you guys frequently ask about. Thanks for watching and liking my videos!

[@nidiadoherty5405]

I covet (and couldn’t find on the Amazon store) your deep bowl wooden spoon. 🤩

[@SipandFeast]

@Nidia I carved that spoon (hobby of mine - I almost started a carving channel). If you want something similar google "hand carved wooden spoons or ladles".

[@nidiadoherty5405]

@@SipandFeast damn, that’s wicked cool.

[@jerryoshea3116]

Very nice "Dish"..I always like to cook some Onions&add a little Hot Sauce into the Sauce and at some point ad some thinly sliced Toms to be Broiled&garnish with some diced Green Onions...Which I suppose is all a little to elaborate!!.. P.s..I hope the Canned Tomato Company contacted u?

[@BP-or2iu]

What arrow?

[@C-Hirsuta]

I'm subscribed to a ton of food channels. Usually when I watch a recipe video, I say "that looks good." I add it to my recipe playlist and that's the end of it. But when I watch your videos, I tend to actually cook the thing! Thanks for doing what you do.

[@SipandFeast]

Thanks for the compliment. I try my best to not be overly "sciency" and make the recipes as easy as possible to follow.

[@tls6362]

I love Mac & cheese. Your cooking style make everything look easy or easier than other channels. Love how you put these meals together and share them with us. Having James rate the final product is awesome. Sometimes it's not easy to please a younger person's taste buds. James does an outstanding job with his opinion and rating. This channel is the best with cooking on KZbin in my opinion. Thanks for sharing.

[@SipandFeast]

Thanks for the great compliment!

[@ginaa.5624]

Love the interaction with your kiddo at the ends. Y’all are too cute!

[@SipandFeast]

Thanks so much!

[@ginabowers6271]

Hey Gina good name lol

[@worldnotworld]

Almost exactly the way I make it! Try this too: load the breadcrumbs with lots & lots of parsley. It gets super light and crisp under the broiler!

[@SipandFeast]

Sounds good!

[@gideonamare160]

I do the same as well, parsley, toasted bread crumbs and lemon zest

[@worldnotworld]

@@gideonamare160 Ooh, lemon zest... That sounds excellent indeed.

[@carolyndaughton3373]

Seriously, this is one of my favorite food videos ever! It's so heart warming to see James as your taste-tester. You can feel the love. Lucky kids!

[@meekeeboy]

I get so much joy from watching your videos. Thank you!!!

[@SipandFeast]

Thanks! I really appreciate you watching.

[@mrubiquity8090]

His first response of "mmm" said it all. Looks delicious. Thank you again for sharing your food passion with us. Greatly appreciated!

[@SipandFeast]

Thanks very much!

[@avicusdusang1477]

That is a beautiful pepper grinder. This is real similar to my baked Mac and cheese recipe. I put a tablespoon of mustard in the cheese sauce, tho.

[@charlesharvin8096]

Powdered mustard

[@marcusmcculloch907]

It is a shame. I can tell by some of his comments that there are those that come on here and comment with nit picky negativity. I love these videos. Very pleasant personality, and very good recipes and presentation. Thank you very much for your efforts and bringing your family into the program. Slainté mhath!

[@mariabetancourt1497]

Yes they are miserable

[@theysaykillerwhales]

My favorite cheesy sort of hack is mustard. I've used powered and actual yellow/brown mustards. It's really good, and seems to make it taste cheesier.

[@cheftomsd]

I agree. A teaspoon of Dijon and Worcestershire. I put also put a touch of chicken base in the bechamel as well.

[@SuzanneBaruch]

I love to stir some caramelized onions into my mac and cheese! And what a great dish to use up those leftovers, too! Steamed or roasted veggies, cubed leftover meatloaf or roast, even broken up grilled hamburgers. Toss 'em in and your family will think you're a magician!

[@joanl.7543]

Not to mention a good base for a tuna casserole. A few of my kids dislike tuna, so I make a mac and cheese base and then offer the two options.

[@SipandFeast]

Sounds great!

[@Denjeanification]

Dried onion also works really well :)

[@george.6556]

Jim.... I enjoy your videos. You are a great chef/ instructor! We are all very fortunate to have you! Thank you

[@ninjabookitty]

I love with a little smoked gouda, but it tends to dry it out a lot. Watching you with your son at the end always makes me smile. ☺

[@SipandFeast]

Thanks! I almost used gouda.

[@DM-ye9mm]

my favorite cooking channel. glad to see you're doing so well and your subscriber count is increasing. thanks for all the hard work you put into this.

[@SipandFeast]

Thanks very much! I appreciate the support.

[@mcobbq5720]

I made mac and cheese plenty of times. Mac and cheese goes good with anything on the grill.

[@momma3204]

🇮🇹♥️🇮🇹The BEST part of your videos is when James comes in the kitchen, your face lights up just shows how much you love him, what a great dad you are! Your recipes are fantastic, wishing you lots of success you truly belong on The Food Network! I am 💯%🇮🇹🇮🇹🇮🇹born and raised in the Tri State and man can I relate to everything you cook and talk about! I hit subscribe about 10 seconds into the first video I watched. Excellent content ~ I look forward to more videos and the full meal videos as well. Nothing better than Italian American!🇮🇹♥️ 🇮🇹Take care! 🍝🥫🍕🍴🇮🇹☺️

[@SipandFeast]

Thanks very much! I'm glad the recipes and videos are resonating with you. I appreciate you watching.

[@virgilsantaclara]

So awesome are your shows and than incorporate the taste tester as your child Inconcievable truly a work of art you have earned the highest standerds of perfection congratulations Agape

[@aaronnava5447]

Bro, I literally just found your channel right now and it is BRILLIANT. I love it man. Today is my day off so I'll be bingeing your vids all afternoon and night.

[@SipandFeast]

Thanks so much - really appreciate it!

[@deborahnay8736]

I am 67 and raised 2 boys and one girl. Now being a widow. I just love James I wish I lived closer. Boys are so sweet at James age. You and your wife doing just great job. Your my favorite cook. I watch them over and over. Please do cookbook. God Bless your sweet family.

[@SipandFeast]

Hi Deborah - thanks for your comment and I know you've been asking for a cookbook. As soon as we have it you will get a signed copy! Probably some time in 2023.

[@deborahnay8736]

@@SipandFeast thanks so much. Be sure James comes with it. Just kidding but I just love him

[@Vikiwastestime]

Love your videos so much. You've helped me overcome covid-homecooking fatigue. Thank you as well for keeping it real, never precious. AND, thumbs-up to James and his #30 shirt!

[@SipandFeast]

Thank you very much!

[@toddgiaro7657]

This guy is so relatable! Love his recipes!

[@SipandFeast]

Thanks so much!

[@kJ922-h3j]

I’m pretty new to cooking generally, macaroni cheese is one thing I’ve made the most so far and I’m doing ok with it, now I know what I need to do! 😂👍

[@SipandFeast]

I hope you enjoy it.

[@aussienebula8331]

Great winter feast for the kids. cheers

[@sydneydelarosa7472]

Another great video!! I would give you a 10 for this one. While I will always make a few tweaks to make it my own, I love your versions!! Thanks for sharing the love thru food!

[@SipandFeast]

Thanks so much!

[@JB43186]

Thanks for this. My max and cheese is always hit or miss. It’s all about having tasty cheese. The Parmesan takes the recipe over the top!

[@SamsungJ-xk9pt]

Appreciate the fact that your son is honest with his ratings 👏 😀

[@SipandFeast]

It's a very important requirement haha.

[@chrisa1146]

New to your channel. Love your recipes and style of teaching. Love the unobtrusive, pleasant music. Best of all? Your Long Island sensibilities -- and accent. Spent my first 35 years there. Still miss it...it'll always be home 🙂

[@arthureaks3591]

I use an old automat recipe which I found in Molly O’Neall’s NYC cookbook. I modified this with a little cream and Parmesan. But the big difference is the addition of whole peeled San M tomatoes, hand crushed. I’ve come to love it this way.

[@z6886]

I love mac and cheese cuz mac and cheese is my number one comfort food for as long as I can remembe.r The very best macaroni and cheese I ever had was when I was living in Mississippi and this lovely couple, Bobby and Vera, invited me to their home and they made some macaroni and cheese, old fashioned, southern style mac and cheese and I had never had that before. I had only ever had Kraft macaroni and cheese from a box. So when I tasted that macaroni and cheese it was so divine, so heavenly. I have attempted to make homemade macaroni and cheese so many times but it never comes out right. I am going to make this macaroni and cheese on my next day off and I really hope I can do a good job with your recipe. It reminds me a lot of Vera's macaroni and cheese. She just didn't use fontina, but if I can find it, I will. If I cannot find fontina cheese does anybody have a suggestion for something I can use as a substitution?

[@z6886]

Made this with provolone as I couldn't find fontina. It was delicious 😋

[@nysavvy9241]

This mac & cheese is the bomb. I love it baked with the paprika and bread crumbs. This is definitely a company dish as I can't trust myself with a tray of that in the house!

[@SipandFeast]

For sure. We had two dishes of this in the last week and I definitely ate more than I should have lol.

[@susanb326]

I just love this channel! I save every recipe I see. Now I just have to make them all!! It's just a pleasure to watch you cook.

[@DeborahJoshua24]

I have been looking for a moist Mac & Cheese from scratch for many years. I think I’ve found it!!! Thank you!

[@SipandFeast]

Thanks very much!

[@douglasfrank9323]

I like a spoonful of dijon mustard stirred into the cheese sauce.

[@NinjaPuppy.2]

I made this tonight along with a few other of your deli salads. The mac and cheese was absolutely delicious and I can’t wait until tomorrow on the cole slaw and cucumbers.

[@monermccarthy7198]

Love the smoked paprika idea, I'm eager to try this

[@SipandFeast]

Thanks. Hope you enjoy it.

[@monermccarthy7198]

@@SipandFeast I tried it, and my family enjoyed the smoked paprika influence.

[@franklake8931]

I have to be honest, this is not on my diet, probably will never make it, there are lots of cooking shows on you tube to choose from, but I like your videos and will hit the like button if it supports your channel, you taught me Genovese, for that I'm eternally grateful.

[@SipandFeast]

Thanks very much! Genovese is probably my favorite pasta. It was an old video and I wish I made it a little better. I see myself revisiting that one.

[@leftytrower8892]

Does it make a difference if you use either salted or unsalted butter?

[@michaellacy8510]

Love Mac and cheese. But, frequently disappointed in restaurant versions. This looks like a good one. Love the breadcrumbs!

[@Janglanglan]

As a frenchman i can recommand you to try to heat the milk in a pot before incorporating it to the roux 👌🏼 Your work rocks !

[@SipandFeast]

I think I mentioned it. If you can remember beforehand, it will help make the roux quicker for sure. Thanks for liking the video!

[@Tygera1989]

Love home made baked mac. Prefer white cheeses and breadcrums. One thing i add is a little bit of dried mustard. Gives a really nice flavor.

[@kathleendestefano5577]

One of my favorite food channels, great recipes, Manja!!❤️

[@1904say]

Looks delicious ! Fontina & Parm sounds excellent , as I usually use grated cheddar alone, but adding x 2 as suggested will make creamy result . Yum.

[@blessedwithaperfectlife6880]

Oh yummy! I just love all of your recipes! I can't wait to try this. 😋

[@SipandFeast]

Thanks very much!

[@rubydoomunchkin]

Just like my mom makes, but I love seeing you add fontina! Have you ever tried adding pepper Jack? It’s insane!

[@SipandFeast]

I almost did. There are a lot of good choices.

[@RobbieE56]

I have been looking for a Mac and Cheese recipe to try as a base for smoked Mac and Cheese. This looks perfect.

[@jimmyrustle6725]

My family loves your recipes bro! I cook a lot of them lol.

[@SipandFeast]

Great to hear!

[@GolDreadLocks]

Mac 'n ' cheese 2.0! Thank you!! P. S. - You can use a small kitchen torch to brown the top also!...

[@SipandFeast]

Great idea!

[@jbjacobs9514]

Man I know I have said it before but James is a tough crowd! I would ask: "What would elevate this to a 10?" I know a lot of people use paprika in their mac and cheese but I am not big on it. I like paprika but I am more on the sharp cheese and really cooked bread crumbs on top (brown and bubbly!). Great video as always.

[@SipandFeast]

Thanks! He is a tough crowd, but it keeps me honest.

[@TheFreeSpeechZoneOnYoutube]

Very similar to the way I make it. I'm German so occasionally I'll chop some ham and add it and always trying different cheeses. Gotta try the bread crumbs though, that looks like next level stuff. 👍

[@SipandFeast]

Thanks! The chopped ham is a great idea.

[@Pteromandias]

Some nutmeg in the mornay sauce really completes it. I put it in before the cheese, at the bechamel stage. Not a lot. Just a few grinds of the nut.

[@Nahinho69]

I've been watching few videos on your channel, and I was enchanted to see you're using TRUE cooking techniques - as many other channels don't! Just subscribed, go on!!❤

[@SipandFeast]

Thanks very much and welcome to the channel!

[@Brandondrumkc]

One of my favorite things when I cook is watching my kids clear their plates.

[@SipandFeast]

For sure. The best!

[@susanb5058]

Yes it’s the greatest feeling when someone loves your cooking!

[@shaneperry638]

My grandmother used to make baked Mac n’ cheese with tomatoes … I have no idea how she did that … wish I did! Love your vids!

[@JonathanC-y5v]

Made this tonight and it was a hit. Thanks for the videos.

[@nanniwa]

Our household has made baked Mac and cheese for many years, but we do it in a little simpler way. Grease your baking dish well, boil your macaroni as here. Grate your preferred cheeses, and add some chopped onion if you like. Then just alternate layers of macaroni with layers of grated cheese, mixed with a small amount of flour and the onions, if you’re using them. Do about three layers of each, or until you fill up your baking dish. Mix up one egg and about a cup and a half of milk and pour over the layers of mac and cheese. In a separate small frying pan melt a couple teaspoons of butter and place one slice of bread dices into small cubes, sauté briefly. Put the sautéed bread cubes on the top of the mac and cheese and bake at 375F for about an hour. It takes a little longer, but the egg/milk custard mixes with the cheese as it bakes, giving it a different texture from the cheese sauce method, and it’s really delicious.

[@lisamcallister6534]

Cavatappi works well. Very much appreciate your delivery.

[@SipandFeast]

Thank you kindly!

[@hattree]

The one thing I think you're missing here is something often in homemade mac n' cheese recipes. Add a teaspoon or two of mustard powder to your sauce. It won't taste like mustard, but will give it an extra background flavor and make it cheesier. Some folks will prefer dijon or prepared mustard, but I like the dry in this application.

[@SipandFeast]

Thanks for the suggestion.

[@sahej6939]

even if you don’t like mustard usually? How bout turmeric instead?

[@hattree]

@@sahej6939 mustard powder isn't very assertive. It wouldn't taste mustardy or add any color.

[@marieross]

@@hattree Colmans English mustard powder is strong! The best for Mac & cheese

[@dillonslough3117]

Love all you content man, keep up the good work!

[@jayadama1301]

Baked mac n'cheese really delicious

[@ayso2489]

Gonna use this recipe for date #3 with the new gf, appreciate all the good things coming out of the Sip and Feast kitchen! Side note: very cool pepper mill, similar experience with a beautifully handmade 3 wood cutting board made by my brother in law, fave xmas gift in awhile. Very cool to see the mill done in wood, enjoy it!

[@sahej6939]

How’d the date go?

[@Truckngirl]

James that looks delicious! I'm going to try your cheese combo. I think the parmesan Reggiano brings extra flavor lacking in most mac and cheese. Baking is ALWAYS the way to go!

[@SipandFeast]

Hope you enjoy it!

[@latinaprincess5901]

Thank you will use this today for my thanksgiving dinner your recipe was the best I’ve seen ❤

[@bonnieblue1792]

I recently discovered your channel and have really enjoyed it. I have disability and one thing I like is I can make your recipes while sitting at my ”cooking table. 👍 you are not only a good cook but you explain thing clearly, including helpful tips, and you idetail all the relevant details in writing. It makes me curious - do you have formal culinary training or are you a naturally gifted cook?

[@SipandFeast]

I am not a chef. I've just been cooking for a long time. Glad you're enjoying the recipes.

[@desireesanchez8908]

This Mac and Cheese looks amazing!!! Definitely will be giving this one a try!! 🙌🏻🔥

[@johnbravo236]

Thanks for the recipe! Mac and cheese is classic comfort food for me. I sometimes add sliced sausages or hotdogs to it depending on what I have in the fridge.

[@sahej6939]

Oooh hot dogs! Or pepperoni pieces on top

[@dianebinpa6668]

Hoping you have a big recipe book published one day....We looooove your recipes.

[@SipandFeast]

It's coming soon. My wife is going to be helping me fulltime in a couple weeks and I am really happy about that.

[@carriemcginnis]

This is substantially similar to how I make mac n cheese, but I use a little onion powder in the white sauce to add warmth and reduce the salt without reducing flavor.

[@kyleowens3296]

Love the videos. Keep ' em coming.😁

[@joetech4507]

I made it today for Thanksgiving. Amazing recipe, only thing I did wrong is leave it on the broil for a little too long. Thank you!

[@elinbella6094]

you should try polenta with porcini and/or gorgonzola! typical italian and very delicious

[@jimmyjohnstone5878]

My first time watching you...great recipe. I can't find anything but cheddar at my small town store but on my next monthly trip to a bigger town I will buy these cheeses. I also have to convert recipe to grams. Cups don't mean anything to me here...Scotland.

[@patc8329]

Nice Job Chef !! .. I add bacon and or Lobster and and then toast my Panko with oil from bacon and sprinkle on top.. So may variations.. it’s all good

[@SipandFeast]

That all sounds great!

[@JAMoore-zz3ki]

Suggestion: @00:17 Instead of using Panko bread crumbs, try crushed Ritz crackers. Still add the butter, the paprika, the Parm, etc. But the Ritz provide more flavor than the bread crumbs.

[@margaretbeltran7543]

Ok, so I’m a year late. Just made this and wow, is it yummy. I think it had too much salt, but the cheese mixture is on point. Kids loves it as well. Will totally make again. Thank you for sharing all of your wonderful recipes!!!

[@z6886]

I love the ratings your son gives. He's so honest. I try to ask my son to rate my dishes and he just won't. I think he's afraid of hurting my feelings 😂

[@draeth]

I just discovered your channel and I have to say that I am stunned. Your style of cooking fits me so much. I've already tried the Creamy mushroom Pasta recipe and it tasted soo good. Definitely gonna try more of your recipes! Greetings from Czech Republic :)

[@SipandFeast]

Thanks very much and welcome to the channel!

[@MsFarrob]

This is comfort food taken to the next level. Boy howdy, am I hungry.

[@scottthejeepguy7499]

Looks vert very good, thanks for sharing

[@heathersumner4497]

Man I would love to live near an Italian community. Imagine all the cheeses you could find. I really have to go to a large city to find a lot of these cheeses. I stock up when I go.

[@SC-ge4mg]

Looks great!! Sometimes I like to use a smoked gouda when I serve mac n cheese with bbq or smoked meat ;)

[@SipandFeast]

Gouda is great. There are so many great cheeses to use for this classic.

[@SC-ge4mg]

@@SipandFeast Agreed ;)

[@rally618]

I use cheddar and gouda cheese and add bacon. Woo Baby 😋

[@slotedog]

Looks great 👍🏼👍🏼

[@LMays-cu2hp]

Hahaha!! Thank you!!! I just made simple instant Mac & Cheese last night in my new apartment!☺ Yes, Velveeta! Hahaha! Yes, your dish here looked very 👍 good! Thank you for sharing.

[@highridgemom7899]

I love your videos -- and thank you so much for the recipe. It looks delicious -- and I'm going to try it. My grandson is 12-1/2 and reminds me so much of your son. I laughed out loud when he gave it a "solid" 8.5. HA! It's like the Olympics when you're shooting for a "10" and the judges hold up their signs with a lower number. His "mmm's" meant he really enjoyed it.

[@SipandFeast]

Lol. He is a tough critic.

[@susanb5058]

I give it a 10 Jim, I can just tell it’s that good 😋. Ps that really is a beautiful pepper grinder, what a lovely gift!

[@SipandFeast]

Thanks! I love the grinder.

[@rchuyck]

Need to try this soon. Smoked a brisket last weekend and have some leftovers, chop it up and add it to it before baking. Thanks for the great recipe!

[@SipandFeast]

That sounds great with the mac and cheese.

[@junipervip681]

Can you please, please suggest a recipe for Breakfast Pasta that's not carbonara (for those of us who can't eat raw eggs)? I love how your videos use simple ingredients that we can find in most grocery stores. Thank you, Sip and Feast!

[@SipandFeast]

Thanks for liking the videos! I'll add a breakfast pasta to the list. Besides carbonara, maybe something with sausage would work.

[@junipervip681]

@@SipandFeast Thank you so much! I'm looking forward to it. :)

[@mitzibud6908]

Another awesome video!! Thank you!!

[@1cryogen]

Love your recipes. I'm absolutely sure this is delicious. Try adding a small amount of blue cheese to the cheese sauce. Not enough that it dominates, but if you're into it, a little bit of that funk is wonderful.

[@theshadylady1982]

🤢🤢 I'll never understand it. People putting molded, funky smelling things in their mouths. That stuff smells worse than my teenage sons smelliest shoes. Never would I eat something smelling that way. Never. Lol.

[@krazmokramer]

Your new pepper mill has a great sound when you use it. Sounds like it's really grinding a lot of pepper. This looks quite good, and very simple to make. As cheap as the blue box of Kraft Mac & Cheese is, it's really tough to beat it for flavor and comfort! But I would only eat that alone. Your recipe can be served to friends. Thank you!

[@SipandFeast]

Thanks! I do think boxed is great too.

[@richardfabrizio8998]

I love Mac n cheese. This looks good. Never get hung up on amount of cheese. Thanks Jimmy

[@SipandFeast]

You got it!

[@annazraf]

Oh man, this looked SO good!

[@Tommy-yo5pp]

looks good to me i will give it a go Monday i would just equal out the cheese just cups 1, 2 or 3

[@SipandFeast]

For sure. Hope you enjoy it!

[@Tommy-yo5pp]

@@SipandFeast It was great I made it and loved it thank you! hey buddy can you make Filetto Pomodoro angel hair pasta, prosciutto, garlic and basil your way

[@heathersullivan8833]

Looks amazing for mac&cheese

[@kimberleegullbailey2547]

LOOKS SO GOOD!!! ❤

[@reinhardtdeklerk9666]

That mac & cheese + a rare steak on the coals = HEAVEN ❤️

[@TheRealBelovianna]

I'm watching this on Thanksgiving XD Thank you! 🧀🩵

[@kevinreitan536]

I use a very similar recipe, just swapped the cheese combo for Smoked sharp cheddar and pepperjack.

[@King-ci8sk]

I have baked a dozen different version of mac n cheese and I've always had the same issue. It comes out dry. However...I thought you were absolutely insane telling me to put 5 frickin cups of liquid into this cheese sauce...turns out. You know what you're talking about. Made it tonight and it was awesome

[@SipandFeast]

Lol. You need a lot of liquid . Glad you enjoyed it!