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
Ingredients: 8 oz. elbow macaroni (about half a 16-oz. box); 2 tbsp unsalted butter (plus more for baking dish); 1 large egg (beaten); 1 13 oz. can evaporated milk; 1½ cup milk (I use 2%); 8 oz extra-sharp white cheddar cheese (good quality); 8 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: Fri, 22 Nov 2024 21:07:33 GMT