Southern Baked Mac and Cheese Recipe
Servings: 8 Servings
Ingredients
- 12 ounces elbow macaroni
- ¼ cup unsalted butter melted
- 3 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese divided
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese divided
- 4 ounces Velveeta cubed
- 2 large eggs room temperature
- 12 ounces evaporated milk
- ¾ cup whole milk room temperature
- ½ cup sour cream room temperature
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon ground mustard
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 350°F. Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Boil the noodles in salted water to al dente (1–2 minutes shy of package directions). Drain very well.12 ounces elbow macaroni
- Toss the hot pasta with melted butter, then mix in 2 ½ cups cheddar, ½ cup Monterey Jack, and all of the Velveeta until it starts to melt and coat.¼ cup unsalted butter, 4 ounces Velveeta
- In a large bowl, whisk the eggs, evaporated milk, whole milk, sour cream, salt, pepper, paprika, dry mustard, garlic powder, and hot sauce.2 large eggs, 12 ounces evaporated milk, ¾ cup whole milk, ½ cup sour cream, 1 teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon paprika, ½ teaspoon ground mustard, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- Stir the custard into the cheesy pasta, and pour into the prepared dish. Top with the remaining ½ cup cheddar and ½ cup Monterey Jack.
- Bake for 30–35 minutes or until the edges are set and bubbling and the center is creamy. Broil 1–2 minutes at the end if you want a deeper golden brown top.
- Let the mac and cheese stand for 10 minutes so it sets but stays creamy, then serve.
Notes
- The calories listed are an approximation based on the ingredients in the recipe card and a serving size of 1.5 cups of mac and cheese. Actual calories will vary.
- Want a substitute for Velveeta? Try American cheese or 2 ounces of cream cheese (softened) and an extra ½ cup of shredded cheddar cheese.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for 3 to 4 days.
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Nutrition Facts
Southern Baked Mac and Cheese Recipe
Serving Size
1.5 cups
Amount per Serving
Calories
582
% Daily Value*
Fat
34
g
52
%
Saturated Fat
20
g
125
%
Trans Fat
0.2
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
2
g
Monounsaturated Fat
8
g
Cholesterol
140
mg
47
%
Sodium
955
mg
42
%
Potassium
393
mg
11
%
Carbohydrates
41
g
14
%
Fiber
1
g
4
%
Sugar
8
g
9
%
Protein
27
g
54
%
Vitamin A
1197
IU
24
%
Vitamin C
1
mg
1
%
Calcium
658
mg
66
%
Iron
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
