Food & Cooking Recipes Ingredients Pasta and Grains John Legend's Macaroni and Cheese 3.7 (1,740) 68 Reviews Musician John Legend shared this delicious, creamy casserole with Martha Stewart. By Martha Stewart Test Kitchen Martha Stewart Test Kitchen The recipes developed by our test kitchen team have undergone a rigorous process of development and testing, ensuring that every element is optimal, from ingredient amounts to method and cooking time. This process includes triple-testing recipes to ensure they meet our high standards. The many stellar cooks and food editors who have been part of our team include Sarah Carey, Lucinda Scala Quinn, Jennifer Aaronson, Shira Bocar, Anna Kovel, Greg Lofts, Riley Wofford, Lauren Tyrell, and Lindsay Leopold. Editorial Guidelines Updated on April 28, 2023 Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email Macaroni and cheese is one of the most beloved comfort foods. This favorite recipe can be an entrée or a side and is a staple at all kinds of holidays and gatherings from Thanksgiving to July 4th to Wednesday night dinner. If you're in the camp that believes baked iterations beat stovetop ones, then this is the macaroni and cheese recipe is for you. Layers of macaroni and two kinds of cheese—extra-sharp cheddar and Monterey Jack—are combined with a mixture of evaporated milk and seasoning, and baked. A sprinkle of paprika and a final layer of cheese give it a gorgeous, golden color. Our Most Comforting Macaroni and Cheese Recipes Andrea Araiza Ingredients 4 tablespoons (½ stick) unsalted butter, plus more for baking dish Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper 3 cups elbow macaroni 2 (12-ounce) cans evaporated milk ⅓ cup skim milk 2 large eggs ½ teaspoon seasoned salt ¼ teaspoon garlic powder 2 (8-ounce) packages extra-sharp cheddar cheese, grated 1 (8-ounce) package Monterey Jack cheese, grated Paprika, for sprinkling Directions Andrea Araiza Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Generously butter a 9-by-13-inch glass baking dish; set aside. Bring a large pot of water to a boil; add salt and macaroni. Cook until al dente according to package directions. Andrea Araiza Drain, and return to pot. Add butter, and toss until pasta is coated and butter has melted; set aside. Andrea Araiza In a medium bowl, whisk together evaporated milk, skim milk, and eggs. Add seasoned salt, garlic powder, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper; set aside. In another medium bowl, combine cheeses; set aside. Andrea Araiza Place 1/3 macaroni in an even layer in the bottom of prepared baking dish; cover evenly with 1/3 cheese. Repeat with remaining macaroni and cheese mixture. Andrea Araiza Pour milk mixture evenly over contents of baking dish. Sprinkle with paprika. Andrea Araiza Bake until top layer is lightly browned, 35 to 45 minutes. Let stand 10 to 15 minutes before serving. Andrea Araiza Our Cheesiest, Most Satisfying Lasagna and Baked Pasta Recipes Rate it Print