Description
Experience the ultimate comfort of Southern Baked Mac and Cheese, a dish that brings warmth and joy to any gathering. This creamy, cheesy delight is made with a luscious blend of five cheeses combined with tender pasta. Perfect for holidays, potlucks, or cozy nights in, this easy-to-make recipe ensures that you can focus on enjoying great company instead of complicated cooking techniques. Simply mix the ingredients and bake for a rich, velvety casserole that will have everyone coming back for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 oz elbow macaroni
- 8 oz sharp cheddar cheese
- 8 oz colby jack cheese
- 8 oz part-skim mozzarella cheese
- 4 oz cream cheese
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tbsp butter (for buttering the pan)
- 10 cups water mixed with chicken broth
- kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper (to taste)
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- 1–2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp mustard powder
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) and butter a baking dish.
- Cook elbow macaroni in chicken broth until just under al dente; drain.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the cheeses (reserve some for topping), cream cheese, heavy cream, and seasoning.
- Incorporate cooked pasta and beaten eggs into the cheese mixture.
- Pour into the baking dish, top with remaining cheese, and bake for about 35 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 150mg