Description
Southern Macaroni and Cheese is a creamy, baked soul food classic made with four cheeses, butter, and milk. Perfect for holidays, BBQs, and weeknights.
Ingredients
16 oz elbow macaroni
1 cup whole milk
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup melted butter
2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
1 cup gouda cheese, shredded
1 cup Velveeta cheese, cubed
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/4 tsp paprika
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Butter a casserole dish.
2. Boil macaroni until al dente, then drain and coat with melted butter.
3. In a saucepan, melt butter and whisk in flour to form a roux.
4. Slowly add milk and cream while stirring until smooth.
5. Add cheeses one at a time, stirring until melted.
6. Combine pasta with cheese sauce and seasonings.
7. Layer pasta and cheese in baking dish, topping with extra cheddar.
8. Bake uncovered for 30–35 minutes or until golden and bubbling.
9. Let rest for 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
Grate cheese by hand for the best melt.
Add a pinch of cayenne for heat.
Reheat leftovers with a splash of milk to keep them creamy.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 80mg