# @betnetworks on YouTube

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://youtube.com/watch?v=QNKqmWVGKlM
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- **Posted:** 2026-08-07T17:00:02.000+00:00
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## Caption

Mac & Cheese is more than the ultimate comfort food—it's a dish rooted in Black history. On this episode of Taste That!: Origins, Chef Mando and special guest Slink Johnson uncover the incredible legacy of James Hemings, the enslaved Black chef credited with mastering and popularizing macaroni and cheese in America.

Then, they put a bold spin on the classic with crispy, cheesy Mac & Cheese Egg Rolls served with a sweet and savory Sweet Potato Dipping Sauce you can recreate at home. Discover the history behind one of America's favorite dishes, celebrate its cultural roots, and bring this unforgettable recipe to your own kitchen.

Macaroni & Cheese Recipe
2 cups elbow macaroni
½ cup butter
6 tablespoons unsalted butter
4 garlic cloves, minced
4 tablespoons flour
3 cups milk
2 eggs
1 cup oyster mushrooms
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
1 teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon soy sauce
2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
1 cup smoked gouda, shredded
1 cup mozzarella, shredded
½ cup Parmesan cheese

Sweet Potato Dipping Sauce
2 sweet potatoes, puréed
4 tablespoons butter
¼ cup brown sugar
⅛ teaspoon nutmeg
½ teaspoon cinnamon
½ teaspoon smoked paprika
½ teaspoon hot sauce
¼ teaspoon apple cider vinegar
2 ounces orange juice
Pinch of salt

Turn this rich, homemade mac & cheese into crispy Mac & Cheese Egg Rolls, then pair them with the sweet, smoky Sweet Potato Dipping Sauce for the perfect finishing touch. Only on Taste That!: Origins.

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