Ingredients
Scale
Creating this savory masterpiece requires a blend of carefully selected ingredients. Here’s what you’ll need:
- 8 to 10 oz elbow macaroni
- ½ cup milk (whole or alternative)
- 1 (12 oz) can evaporated milk (or alternative)
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1½ tsp white pepper
- 1½ tsp sugar
- ½ tsp salt (or to taste)
- ½ cup (1 stick) butter, cut into small pieces
- 2 tbsp sour cream (or alternative)
- ½ lb processed cheese, cut into chunks
- 8 oz shredded Colby-Jack cheese
- 4 oz shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded mild cheddar cheese
Instructions
Creating Southern baked macaroni and cheese is a straightforward process. Follow these steps to ensure your dish turns out perfectly every time:
- Preheat your oven
- Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it’s ready for baking.
- Cook the macaroni
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil, add a pinch of salt, and cook the elbow macaroni until it’s just underdone (al dente). Drain the macaroni and transfer it to a 9″ x 13″ baking dish.
- Mix the liquids
- In the same pot, whisk together the milk, evaporated milk, beaten eggs, white pepper, sugar, and salt. Pour this mixture over the macaroni in the baking dish, ensuring it’s evenly distributed.
- Add the cheese
- Stir in the butter, sour cream, processed cheese, Colby-Jack cheese, and sharp cheddar cheese until well combined. Top the mixture with the shredded mild cheddar cheese, creating a delicious crust.
- Bake
- Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the top is bubbly and golden. Once baked, let the macaroni and cheese cool for about 10 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld and the dish to set.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: one normal portion
- Calories: 471
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 654mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 19g
- Cholesterol: 120mg