Name: Southern Baked Mac And Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 45 min
Ingredients: 16 oz uncooked macaroni; 10 cups water mixed with chicken broth (better than bouillon ); 8 oz sharp cheddar cheese (shredded) (use half for the top layer); 8 oz colby jack cheese (shredded) (use half for the top layer); 8 oz part-skim mozzarella cheese (shredded); 8 oz American cheese (cubed); 4 oz softened cream cheese (warmed in the microwave for 30 seconds); 1 cup half and half; 1 cup heavy cream; kosher salt; black pepper; 1/2 tsp smoked paprika; 2 tsp garlic powder; 1 tsp onion powder; 1/2 tsp mustard powder; 2 large eggs; 1 tbsp butter

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Southern Tastes

Southern Baked Mac And Cheese

Looking for the best Southern baked mac and cheese recipe? Our family has spent years perfecting this award-winning version of the ultimate Southern comfort food classic.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 35

Total Time 45

Servings: 16

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Calories: 424

Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients

16 oz uncooked macaroni
10 cups water mixed with chicken broth better than bouillon
8 oz sharp cheddar cheese (shredded) use half for the top layer
8 oz colby jack cheese (shredded) use half for the top layer
8 oz part-skim mozzarella cheese (shredded)
8 oz American cheese cubed
4 oz softened cream cheese warmed in the microwave for 30 seconds
1 cup half and half
1 cup heavy cream
kosher salt
black pepper
1/2 tsp smoked paprika
2 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
1/2 tsp mustard powder
2 large eggs
1 tbsp butter

Equipment

9×13 baking dish
large pot or dutch oven
cheese grater or food processor with shredding attachment
mixing bowls

Method

Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C).
Butter an 9×13" or 8×11" baking dish and set aside.
Combine smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, mustard powder, and some kosher salt and pepper stirring well and tasting the mixture to ensure good flavor.