18 Reviews of Delilah Winder's Macaroni and Cheese

From: Chef #RJAMMEN

On Nov 4, 2007

Great mac and cheese but be aware that this recipe makes almost 3 9by2 cassaroles. Lots of mac and cheese to go round.

From: earlybird

On Aug 18, 2003

Let me start by saying I've never had mac and cheese with an egg base so maybe this is an aquired taste. The texture was not creamy but like macaroni with custard around it,very strange to me. I also thought that it was very bland without a real cheesy taste,even with all that cheese. I was so excited to find this recipe since I had also seen the show,but I will not be making it again.

From: Chef #407320

On Dec 14, 2006

I saw this recipe on the Today Show advertised by Oprah as the World's Best Macaroni and Cheese. Although the recipe had a couple of differences - 4 cups of yellow cheddar (not 3) and add 1 cup of gruyere. Yes, it is expensive, but exceptional. I made it for a group of 12 at Thanksgiving 2006 and it got rave reviews from everyone. All agreed it met expectations of the 'World's Best'.

From: food crazy

On Jul 26, 2006

This cost me $35.00 for all the ingredients!!!! I agree with the previous review. I would have like it creamier and tastier.If I made it again I would leave out some of the eggs(6), I don' think a dozen eggs are necessary. Do without the velvetta and add more cheddar cheese. I have read good reviews on Martha Stewarts' mac & cheese. I think I'll try it.

From: Chef #471452

On Sep 9, 2007

1900 calories????????? This is ER food. It sounds great as far as ingredients and as a comfort food, just do not think I could bring myself to consume the carbs, the calories and the fat.

From: Chef #343696

On Aug 19, 2006

This recipe always gets raves in my experience. I get lots of requests for it.

From: Chef #466644

On Mar 16, 2007

This recipe can be tweeked a bit to make it a little better, but I believe the reason why Oprah and others like her enjoyed this macaroni and cheese so much is that it reminds us of homemade mac-n-cheese from back in the day that our mothers, grandmothers, great aunt's etc. used to (and still do) make. We (people of color) have made a version/versions of this recipe for generations and generations. For us it's a reminder of family. And yes, we put eggs in our mac-n-cheese, and yes, a lot do use Velvetta (along with the cheddar). If not Velvetta, some use Cheez Whiz (it all turns out the same). So I guess I'm writing to say that maybe it's a culture thing, and that's why some of you can't fathom how this can turn into anything good, but trust me with some minor alterations (not so many eggs, a little less butter, and a bit more seasoning), for most of us this is a good recipe. One we're willing to try.

From: Moon Light On Water

On May 7, 2007

This is a culturally accurate recipe for Mac & Cheese in the African-American community. Grass roots cooking isn't about provenance of ingredients, but the availability of ingredients. Any chef knows that using what's available and creating that dish with love is the true mark of a great cook. Historically these types of ingredients are what were available. I'm no fan of mac & cheese in any derivation, however Delilah's recipe is about as authentic as it get's in our community.

From: 3 Zesty Lemons

On Sep 26, 2008

I used to live just blocks from Delilah's southern cuisine stand in Philadelphia. Her mac and cheese is incredible, but very rich, so watch out!! Delilah's mac and cheese was the first entry I included in my food blog at www.3zestylemons.com. I love making it for friends, it's comfort food that garners rave reviews, every time! Genevieve www.3zestylemons.com

From: Chef #893404

On Jul 29, 2008

I used all of her cheeses, but the extra-sharp white cheddar, yellow shard cheeddar, and asiagocheese made it dry! Next time I am going to use creamier cheeses, like 2 cups creamy havarti, 2 cups of whole milk mozzarela, 4 cups velveeta cheese, 1 cup muenster cheese, along with 1 1/2 quarts of milk a quart of half and half and maybe some whipped cream cheese. Then, I believe itwould be alot creamier! Overall, it was good, butnot what I expected.