Best Southern Baked Mac and Cheese - Easy Recipe

Name: Best Southern Baked Mac and Cheese - Easy Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 cups elbow macaroni; 2 tbsp unsalted butter (plus more for baking dish); 1 large egg (beaten, room temperature); 1 13 oz. can evaporated milk; 1 cup whole milk (room temperature); 8 oz extra-sharp white cheddar cheese (good quality); 12 oz mild cheddar cheese (or another mild cheese like monterey jack, fontina, colby jack, or gouda); 8 oz mascarpone cheese (room temperature); 1½ tsp. salt (or to taste (taste mixture before adding egg)); 1 tsp cajun or creole seasoning; ½ tsp dry mustard powder (or 1 teaspoon dijon mustard); ⅛ tsp ground nutmeg; fresh cracked pepper (for topping)

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:35min

Creamy southern baked macaroni and cheese recipe with a secret ingredient is always one of my most popular recipes! This is the best southern baked mac and cheese recipe, the ultimate comfort food for Sunday dinner or a holiday celebration! You'll love this old fashioned mac and cheese with evaporated milk!

Updated at: Sat, 19 Apr 2025 02:50:51 GMT