Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this Southern Macaroni and Cheese Casserole. Creamy, cheesy, and baked to perfection, this dish is a crowd-pleaser for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Macaroni:
- 3 cups elbow macaroni
Cheese Mixture:
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 cup evaporated milk
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 3 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded Colby Jack cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Topping:
- 1/2 cup seasoned breadcrumbs (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Cook the macaroni: Cook the macaroni according to package directions until al dente. Drain and return to the pot with butter.
- Prepare the cheese mixture: In a bowl, whisk together whole milk, evaporated milk, eggs, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika. Stir in half of the shredded cheeses.
- Combine and bake: Mix the cheese mixture with the macaroni, then pour into the baking dish. Top with remaining cheese and breadcrumbs. Bake for 35–40 minutes until golden.
- Serve: Let the casserole sit for 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For a creamier texture, adjust baking time or cover with foil initially.
- Enhance flavor with cooked bacon or sautéed onions.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
