Description
Indulge in the creamy goodness of the Best Southern Baked Mac and Cheese, a dish that exemplifies comfort food at its finest. This classic recipe features a blend of rich cheeses and a secret ingredient—evaporated milk—that elevates its creamy texture and flavor. Ideal for family dinners, holiday gatherings, or cozy nights in, this mac and cheese is sure to become a favorite at your table. With easy-to-follow steps and simple ingredients, even novice cooks can create a dish that will have everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups elbow macaroni
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 large egg (beaten)
- 1 can (13 oz) evaporated milk
- 1 cup whole milk
- 8 oz extra-sharp white cheddar cheese
- 12 oz mild cheddar cheese
- 8 oz mascarpone cheese
- Seasonings: salt, cajun seasoning, mustard powder, nutmeg
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F and grease a baking dish.
- Cook macaroni until al dente; drain and mix with butter.
- Shred cheeses and combine in a bowl.
- Mix mascarpone, evaporated milk, whole milk, salt, seasonings in a large bowl.
- Stir in macaroni and half the shredded cheese.
- Add beaten egg; combine thoroughly.
- Layer half the mixture in the baking dish with half the remaining cheese; repeat layers.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 90mg