Description
Get ready to indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this Southern Baked Mac and Cheese! This creamy, cheesy dish features a delightful blend of five cheeses, creating an irresistible flavor that everyone will love. Perfect for family gatherings, holiday feasts, or just a cozy night in, this baked macaroni recipe is as easy to prepare as it is delicious. With a simple mix-and-bake method, you’ll have a crowd-pleaser on your hands that’s ooey-gooey and never dry. Serve it alongside fried chicken or BBQ ribs for the perfect meal, and watch it disappear from the table!
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 oz elbow macaroni
- 8 oz sharp cheddar cheese
- 8 oz colby jack cheese
- 8 oz mozzarella cheese
- 4 oz cream cheese
- 1 cup half-and-half
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 large eggs
- Seasonings: smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, mustard powder
Instructions
- Preheat 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 bowl, mix half each of cheddar and colby jack with mozzarella, American cheese, and cream cheese.
- Stir in half-and-half and heavy cream until blended; season with spices.
- Mix cooked pasta and beaten eggs into the cheese mixture.
- Pour into the baking dish, top with remaining cheddar and colby jack.
- Bake for about 35 minutes until bubbly and golden brown; cool for five minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 150mg