Southern Baked Mac and Cheese Recipe

Name: Southern Baked Mac and Cheese Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: American, Southern
Ingredients: 3 cups elbow macaroni (uncooked); 1 ½ cups milk; ½ cup heavy whipping cream; 1 cup Colby Jack cheese (shredded ); 6-8 oz Velveeta cheese (shredded (feel free to cut back on the Velveeta if you don't want it to be super creamy)); 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese; salt or seasoning salt & pepper, to taste ((can use other seasonings if desired)); 2 large eggs (room temperature); 1 cup smoked cheddar cheese (shredded (a must)); paprika or smoked paprika (optional)

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:35min

This Southern baked mac and cheese is full of soul and flavor. Smoked cheddar is the secret to this truly addictive, baked macaroni and cheese recipe.

Updated at: Thu, 10 Sep 2026 00:03:28 GMT