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Southern Baked Mac And Cheese

Southern Baked Mac And Cheese

Elbow macaroni is cooked in milk, then baked with soul food seasonings, and coated in sharp cheddar cheese until creamy on top and golden brown on the edges, resulting in the perfect stringy cheese pull!
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 38 minutes
Bake Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 18 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Soul Food
Servings: 6
Calories: 478kcal
Author: Shaunda Necole

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Colander
  • 8" cast iron skillet or baking dish

Ingredients

  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter divided – 1 tablespoon & 3 tablespoons
  • 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese (pre-shredded cheese or grated cheese)
  • 1 cup Colby-jack cheese (pre-shredded cheese or grated cheese)
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ tablespoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground mustard powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 3 cups water
  • 4 ¼ cups milk divided – 1 ¼ cups & 3 cups
  • 8 oz. macaroni noodles uncooked

Instructions

  • Fill a large pot with 3 cups of milk, 3 cups of water, and 1 tablespoon of butter, and set the pot on the stove to boil over medium-high heat.
  • Once the liquid begins to boil, add the macaroni and cook according to the package directions, stirring occasionally to ensure the macaroni does not clump and stick.
  • Once the noodles are done, remove the pot from the stove, turn the stove off, drain the macaroni in a colander, and set it aside.
  • Add the 3 tablespoons of butter to the empty pot and set it back on the stovetop over medium-low heat.
  • When the butter has melted and coated in the pot, stir in the 1 ¼ cups of milk, seasonings (salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, dried mustard, and paprika), and shredded cheese to create the cheese sauce, and stir until smooth.
  • Allow the ingredients to simmer for about 2-3 minutes until the mixture thickens slightly.
  • Add the cooked pasta to the pot, stirring the mixture to blend evenly.
  • Turn off the stove, remove the pot, and transfer the macaroni and cheese to a cast iron skillet or baking pan.
  • Bake in the oven at 350 degrees F for 20-25 minutes or until the mac and cheese is golden and bubbly.
  • Serve this Southern baked mac and cheese recipe right away, and enjoy!

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Nutrition

Calories: 478kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 81mg | Sodium: 534mg | Potassium: 403mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 948IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 513mg | Iron: 1mg
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