Southern Baked Mac and Cheese

By Ellie

4 Person

30 Minutes

492 Calories

Southern Baked Mac and Cheese – super creamy, cheesy, soulful baked mac and cheese filled with great Southern flavors topped with crispy bread crumb. You will never break open a box again!

Ingredients

8 oz. uncooked Macaroni
Salt and pepper to taste
½ cup jack cheese
½ cup sharp cheddar cheese  , grated
½ cup mozzarella cheese , grated
¼ tsp. cayenne pepper
½ -1 tsp. creole seasoning
2 tsp. garlic powder
½ -1 tbsp. onion powder
½ cup half and half
1 12oz canned evaporated milk
2 tbsp. flour
3 tbsp. unsalted butter

Method

01

Cook macaroni according to the package directions. Drain.
02

Add butter to skillet, as soon as butter melts whisk in flour. Continue whisking until flour is fully mixed with butter. Then cook for about a minute to get rid of the flour taste.
03

Slowly add evaporated milk a little at the time, followed by the half and half ; you do not want the mixture to form any lumps. Simmer for about 3-5 minutes until mixture thickens slightly.
04

Add seasonings, onion and garlic powder, creole seasoning and cayenne pepper.
05

Bring to a simmer and let it simmer gently for about 2 minutes.
06

Stir in the cheeses (reserve some as toppings later), and continue stirring until everything’s melted and evenly combined and, smooth. Salt and pepper, to taste.
07

Then add the cooked pasta to the pot, stir to evenly incorporate.
08

Transfer the pasta mixture into a the pan or into a lightly greased 2-qt. baking dish; top with remaining cheese.
09

Bake at 375℉ for 20 minutes or until golden and bubbly.

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Southern Baked Mac and Cheese

4.9

( By Ellie )

Southern Baked Mac and Cheese – super creamy, cheesy, soulful baked mac and cheese filled with great Southern flavors topped with crispy bread crumb. You will never break open a box again!

01 Information

Grade easy
Serving 4 servings
Calorie 492 Kcal
Prep Time 10 Mins
Cook Time 20 Mins
Total Time 30 Mins

02 Ingredients

8 oz. uncooked Macaroni

Salt and pepper to taste

½ cup jack cheese

½ cup sharp cheddar cheese  , grated

½ cup mozzarella cheese , grated

¼ tsp. cayenne pepper

½ -1 tsp. creole seasoning

2 tsp. garlic powder

½ -1 tbsp. onion powder

½ cup half and half

1 12oz canned evaporated milk

2 tbsp. flour

3 tbsp. unsalted butter

03 Method

Step 1

Cook macaroni according to the package directions. Drain.

Step 2

Add butter to skillet, as soon as butter melts whisk in flour. Continue whisking until flour is fully mixed with butter. Then cook for about a minute to get rid of the flour taste.

Step 3

Slowly add evaporated milk a little at the time, followed by the half and half ; you do not want the mixture to form any lumps. Simmer for about 3-5 minutes until mixture thickens slightly.

Step 4

Add seasonings, onion and garlic powder, creole seasoning and cayenne pepper.

Step 5

Bring to a simmer and let it simmer gently for about 2 minutes.

Step 6

Stir in the cheeses (reserve some as toppings later), and continue stirring until everything’s melted and evenly combined and, smooth. Salt and pepper, to taste.

Step 7

Then add the cooked pasta to the pot, stir to evenly incorporate.

Step 8

Transfer the pasta mixture into a the pan or into a lightly greased 2-qt. baking dish; top with remaining cheese.

Step 9

Bake at 375℉ for 20 minutes or until golden and bubbly.

04 Author