Ultimate Southern Baked Mac and Cheese Recipe You’ll Crave
Southern baked mac and cheese is a classic comfort food dish featuring creamy pasta baked with a blend of cheeses for a rich and satisfying meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups elbow macaroni (200 grams)
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (200 grams)
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (100 grams)
- 2 cups milk (480 ml)
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook macaroni according to package directions, then drain.
- In a bowl, whisk together milk, eggs, melted butter, salt, and pepper.
- In a baking dish, combine macaroni and shredded cheeses.
- Pour milk mixture over the macaroni and cheese, then stir gently.
- Bake for 35 to 40 minutes until set and golden on top.
- Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For a crisper top, broil for the last 2 minutes.
- Use freshly grated cheese for better melting.
- Add breadcrumbs on top for extra crunch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 120mg