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Southern Mac and Cheese

This Southern mac and cheese is a baked macaroni dish made with two types of cheese, eggs, milk and seasonings. It's super easy to make and can easily be doubled or tripled to feed a larger crowd!
Course Main
Cuisine American
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 609kcal
Author Sara Welch

Ingredients

  • 16 ounces macaroni noodles cooked in salted water for 1 minute less than package calls for
  • 1 1/2 cups milk
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 2 eggs lightly beaten
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
  • 4 cups shredded cheddar cheese divided use
  • 8 ounce block American cheese shredded
  • cooking spray
  • 1 tablespoon parsley chopped

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Coat a 2 or 3 quart baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Place the milk, heavy cream, eggs, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, 3 cups shredded cheddar cheese and the American cheese in a large bowl. Stir to combine.
  • Add the cooked noodles to the bowl and toss to coat the noodles evenly with the milk mixture.
  • Pour the noodle mixture into the prepared dish.
  • Cover the dish with foil. Bake for 25 minutes. Uncover the dish and sprinkle the remaining cup of cheese over the top. Bake for an additional 20 minutes.
  • Let cool for 10 minutes so that the pasta can set. Sprinkle with parsley, then serve.

Notes

  1. For the creamiest mac and cheese, buy a block of American cheese from your deli counter.
  2. Use whole milk for the best flavor and texture.
  3. Make sure to let the pasta sit for at least 10 minutes before you serve it. This allows the mac and cheese to reach the perfect consistency and temperature.

Nutrition

Calories: 609kcal | Carbohydrates: 47g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 22g | Cholesterol: 154mg | Sodium: 760mg | Potassium: 306mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1228IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 783mg | Iron: 2mg