Terry Crews Mac And Cheese Recipe

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Terry Crews is a popular footballer and television actor. He has starred in different reality shows. However, very few people know that he is a great chef too. In fact, his mac and cheese recipe is as popular as him, or perhaps more than him. 

He showed the easiest way to cook mac and cheese that even a newbie can cook and enjoy within minutes. No wonder it became an instant hit. If you love Terry Crews mac and cheese recipe and want to know its cooking process, you have come on the right page. 

We will show you the cooking process of this incredibly popular recipe with step-by-step guidelines, and you will cherish the deliciousness exceedingly well. 

Terry Crews Mac And Cheese Recipe
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Terry Crews Mac And Cheese Recipe

5.0 from 1 vote
Recipe by Lindsay G. Cabral Cuisine: AmericanDifficulty: Easy
Servings

2

servings
Prep time

15

minutes
Cooking time

45

minutes
Calories

300

kcal

Terry Crews gave the traditional mac and cheese a new vibe with his jazzy style. In fact, at times, his recipe is called Mac and Jeezy for this distinct flavor he adds to the traditional American cuisine with his magical recipe. The key to his recipe is the perfect blending of the seasoning ingredients, and he even uses coconut oil before baking the cheese and mac mixture.

Ingredients

  • Elbow macaroni (8 ounces)

  • Cream-style cottage cheese (2 cups)

  • Sharp cheddar cheese (2cups), shredded

  • 1 carton sour cream ( 8 ounces)

  • 1 egg, lightly beaten

  • 1 tablespoon coconut oil

  • Salt to taste

  • Tools

  • Cooking saucepan

  • Cooking bowl

  • Baking dish

  • Oven

  • Mixing bowl

Steps

  • Boil the water and add salt: First, let the water come to a scalding point in the bowl. After that, add salt according to your taste with it. For boiling the water quickly, you may cover the bowl with the lid. 
    Boil the water and add salt
  •  Add and boil the macaroni: Now, carefully pour in the entire macaroni in the boiling water. You should cook it for 2 to 3 minutes or follow the cooking instructions on the macaroni packing. It is crucial not to overcook the macaroni and make it uneatable. 
    When cooked, set the boiled pasta aside and shred the water to become dry for baking. 
     Add and boil the macaroni
  • Add cottage cheese: Now, take a separate bowl. Add cottage cheese and blend it with a long spoon or whisk. Ensure that you have whisked the cheese properly. Or else, there will be lumps inside it, and it would ruin the taste of your cooked mac and cheese. 
    Add cottage cheese
  • Add sour cream: Now, add approximately 8 ounces of sour cream with the blended cottage cheese. Again whisk the mixture adequately until both cheese, and sour cream blends perfectly. Blending will be the key to this recipe. 
    Add sour cream
  • Add the beaten egg: Beat the egg in a separate bowl properly. Now, pour it into the cheese and cream mixture. You should blend it perfectly with the whisk. The beaten egg, cream, and cheese must blend perfectly for that cheesy and creamy feel. Also, add salt according to your taste. 
    Add the beaten egg
  • Add shredded cheddar: After that, add the sharp shredded cheddar with the blended mixture. Also, blend it properly for a perfect mixture within the bowl. Ensure that you have shredded the cheddar for the finest blending of cream and cheese. 
    Add shredded cheddar
  • Add the boiled macaroni: Finally, add the boiled macaroni with the blended mixture. Now, also blend it for the perfect creamy and cheesy feel. It will help you for baking it perfect. 
    Add the boiled macaroni
  • Apply coconut oil to the baking dish: Use a clean piece of plastic to apply coconut oil lightly on the baking dish. The coconut oil will help in baking the cheese, cream, and macaroni without burning them. It prevents the mixture from sticking with the baking dish and gives a nice tangy feel to the whole dish. 
    Apply coconut oil to the baking dish
  •  Put the mixture on the baking dish and add seasoning: Now, carefully pour the cream, cheese, cheddar, and beaten egg mixture into the baking dish. Distribute it evenly. After that, add some shredded cheese on the top and some seasoning. The shredded cheese will act as the perfect topping. 
    Put the mixture on the baking dish and add seasoning
  • Oven bake the dish: Preheat your oven for 20 minutes at 350°F. Now, insert the baking dish inside the preheated oven and bake it for 45 minutes. You can then serve it. We recommend you use paprika to garnish the item for a different look. 
    Oven bake the dish

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Notes

  • Terry Crews has used coconut oil to grease the baking dish. You can use olive or soybean oil for it too. It won’t make much difference. 
  • You can serve it as a side dish along with fried chicken and drinks. It can be an excellent evening snack for invites, family members, and friends. 
  • You should bake the mixture until it turns brownish. You may open the oven after 40 minutes and check if the recipe has turned brownish.

Final Words 

Terry Crews is famous for many things, and this mac and cheese recipe is definitely one of the main reasons for his popularity. You will love the different preparation. Also, there’s no use of spices in it. Thus, those who look for simple yet yummy preparation of mac and cheese without the tropical spices will surely appreciate it. Last but not least, this recipe is an easy preparation. Thus, you can cook and enjoy it when you are in hurry but needs to satisfy your appetite. You will thank us for sharing this American yumminess with you. It doesn’t need any special cooking skills either. Enjoy!

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