Description
Indulge in the rich, creamy delight of Southern Baked Mac and Cheese, a soul-soothing comfort food that is sure to impress at any gathering. This crowd-pleaser features an irresistible blend of five different cheeses, creating a velvety texture that melts in your mouth. Perfect for Sunday dinners, Thanksgiving feasts, or casual weeknight meals, this baked mac and cheese is straightforward to prepare, requiring no complicated steps—just mix and bake! With its golden crust and ooey-gooey interior, this dish is the ultimate way to bring comfort to your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 oz elbow macaroni
- 8 oz sharp cheddar cheese (shredded)
- 8 oz colby jack cheese (shredded)
- 8 oz mozzarella cheese (shredded)
- 8 oz American cheese (cubed)
- 4 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1 cup half-and-half
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 large eggs
- Seasonings: smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, mustard powder, kosher salt, black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350ºF (180ºC) and butter a baking dish.
- Cook the elbow macaroni in chicken broth until just under al dente; drain.
- In a mixing bowl, blend half-and-half, heavy cream, all cheeses except half of the cheddar and colby jack.
- Stir in seasonings and then add cooked pasta and eggs until well combined.
- Spread mixture into the prepared baking dish and top with remaining cheeses.
- Bake for about 35 minutes until bubbly and golden brown.
- Let cool slightly before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 100mg