A Southern mac and cheese recipe that cuts like a casserole? Yes, please!
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The Lady and Son’s Southern Baked Mac-and-Cheese
A Southern mac and cheese recipe that cuts like a casserole? Yes, please! Cooked elbow pasta, cheddar, butter, and a few more ingredients are baked to a golden crisp in a casserole dish.
Extra cheese is optional, but your family will thank you for it!
Servings: 6-8
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Ingredients
- 1 lb. of elbow macaroni noodles (one box)
- 1 Tbsp salt
- 1 lb. of freshly shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 3 Tbsp. of butter
- 1 cup evaporated milk
- 4 oz. of cream cheese, softened
- 3 eggs, beaten
- For Serving:
- Sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Cooking Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Boil three quarts of water in a large pot, and cook a one-pound box of elbow macaroni noodles with one tablespoon of salt until slightly overcooked. (About 10 minutes)
- Cut four ounces of sharp cheddar cheese into 1/2-inch cubes, and grate the remaining 12 ounces. Set aside.
- Drain the pasta in a strainer and pour it into a large mixing bowl. Stir in the four ounces of cubed cheddar cheese.
- Add the sour cream, butter, evaporated milk, and cream cheese. Stir well, and set aside to cool. In a separate dish, beat the three eggs.
- Once the pasta mixture has cooled a little, taste the sauce for seasoning before stirring in the beaten eggs.
- Generously coat a 9x13 baking dish with a non-stick spray or butter.
- Pour half the pasta mixture into your dish, top with shredded sharp cheddar cheese, and then pour in the rest.
- Bake the macaroni and cheese in a 350°F oven for 25-30 minutes. Remove the dish from the oven, and stir the mixture carefully to ensure the cheese is well distributed.
- Top with additional shredded cheese, and a pinch of salt and pepper if desired. Return to the oven and bake for another 5-10 minutes until the cheese on top melts and begins to brown in spots.
- Let cool slightly before serving.
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