Baked Macaroni & Cheese || Easy Original Recipe

Hey Family, Shannon here. Whenever we fix macaroni and cheese everyone always asks for the recipe. It's super simple and one that I learned from my Mommy (love you, Mom). We're posting this the weekend before Thanksgiving as it's a staple on most Thanksgiving Day tables. However, this side dish is appropriate for any time of the year! So if you've never baked macaroni and cheese from scratch, or if you need a new recipe, give it a try. We hope you enjoy it! ------------------------------------- Find the written recipe and directions on our blog: https://www.jacksmakingithome.com/bak... ------------------------------------- INGREDIENTS: 1 lb Elbow Noodles Nonstick Cooking Spray 1 lb Extra Sharp Cheddar Cheese (I used two 8 oz blocks) 1 lb Sharp Cheddar Cheese (I used two 8 oz blocks) 1 lb Mild Cheddar Cheese (I used two 8 oz blocks) 1 lb Pepper Jack Cheese (I used two 8 oz blocks) ... This is completely optional; however, if you decide not to use Pepper Jack, replace it with more Cheddar (I'd recommend mild or one 8 oz block of mild and one 8 oz block of sharp). I never made it with pepper jack until Rajah randomly asked me to add it one day, now I almost never make it without it. 1 cup Evaporated Milk In the video I said to use 1/2 cup of evaporated milk and mix it with 1/2 cup of water. BUT I have since learned that you actually don't need to dilute evaporated milk with water. Diluting it actually kind of defeats the purpose of using it. Evaporated milk is milk that has over half of the water removed from it making it thicker and creamier than regular milk. It's funny because I just always made the Mac & Cheese the way I was taught never questioning anything about the process. But like so many things, this channel has helped me question things and learn! Sorry that I didn't think to double-check that before making the video. 1 Egg Salt & Pepper to liking COOKWARE & UTENSILS Cutting Board Pot (I used an 8 qt Stockpot) Spoon (I used a Slotted Spoon) Box Grater (any grater is fine but I prefer a box grater) Can Opener Large Bowl Colander (Strainer) Oven Mitts Pan (I used an 11" x 15" Pan in this video) Measuring Cup Fork or Small Whisk ------------------------------------- SUBSCRIBE to Jacks Making it Home:    / @jacksmakingithome   FOLLOW us on Instagram:   / jacksmakingithome   FOLLOW & LIKE us on Facebook:   / jacksmakingithome   SHARE the love! Did you see our latest video where Rajah tried the hottest chip in the world?!:    • Paqui One Chip Challenge || World's Hottes...   ------------------------------------- Our Gear: Big camera: http://amzn.to/2wrxakl Little camera: http://amzn.to/2xvVvlP Microphone: http://amzn.to/2iRLD3R Prime lens: http://amzn.to/2w1IX8d Zoom lens: http://amzn.to/2vsZjD1 GoPro: http://amzn.to/2v9UinG Stabilizer: http://amzn.to/2g8MbBh Tripod: http://amzn.to/2v9LK0b Bag to carry it all: http://amzn.to/2wJ0McH Editing software: http://amzn.to/2wJhuJ9 External Hard Drive: http://amzn.to/2jnyjUO Memory Card: http://amzn.to/2wWBTKZ ------------------------------------- We love you all; be blessed!