Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this Southern Baked Mac and Cheese. Creamy, cheesy, and irresistibly delicious, this dish features a rich blend of five cheeses baked to perfection. With its gooey texture and warm flavors, it’s a crowd-pleaser that’s ideal for family gatherings, holiday feasts, or casual dinners. Easy to prepare with a simple mix-and-bake method, it promises satisfaction in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 oz elbow macaroni
- 8 oz sharp cheddar cheese (shredded)
- 8 oz colby jack cheese (shredded)
- 8 oz part-skim 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
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Butter a baking dish.
- Boil elbow macaroni in chicken broth until just under al dente, then drain.
- In a bowl, blend half-and-half, heavy cream, cheddar, colby jack, mozzarella, American cheese, and cream cheese.
- Stir in smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, mustard powder, salt, and pepper.
- Mix drained pasta and eggs into the cheese mixture until well combined.
- Pour into the baking dish and top with remaining cheeses.
- Bake for about 35 minutes or until bubbly and golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 150mg