Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this Mind-Blowing Southern Baked Macaroni and Cheese recipe. Creamy, cheesy, and baked to perfection, this dish is a crowd-pleaser that will have everyone reaching for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound elbow macaroni
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
Cheese Sauce:
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 cups whole milk (warmed)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- 4 cups sharp cheddar cheese (shredded)
- 2 cups Monterey Jack cheese (shredded)
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese (shredded)
Additional:
- 2 eggs (lightly beaten)
- 1/2 cup sour cream
Instructions
- Preheat oven and cook macaroni: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Cook the macaroni until al dente, then drain and set aside.
- Make cheese sauce: Melt butter, whisk in flour, then gradually add warm milk and cream. Stir in seasonings and cheeses until smooth.
- Combine and bake: Mix cheese sauce with pasta, eggs, and sour cream. Pour into a baking dish, top with cheeses, and bake until golden and bubbly.
- Rest and serve: Let the dish rest for 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, broil the dish at the end of baking.
- Consider adding a breadcrumb topping for added texture.
- Freshly grated cheese is recommended for optimal melt and flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 530
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 33g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
