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Easy Southern Soul Food Mac n Cheese
Southern Mac n Cheese is one of the most popular soul food dishes. It’s creamy, rich, so comforting, and delicious.
Servings: 10
Calories: 614 kcal
Course:
Others
Ingredients
- 1 pound elbow macaroni (3 cups dry)
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- salt and pepper to taste
- 4 cups shredded cheddar cheese divided
- 2 cups shredded Monterey jack cheese
- 2 cups colby cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease a 9x13-inch rectangular baking dish and set aside.
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Sprinkle a pinch of salt and add the pasta. Cook according to until al dente (1 minute less than the package directions). Drain the pasta
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the milk, heavy cream, eggs, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper. Then stir in 2 cups of cheddar cheese, Monterey Jack cheese, and Colby cheese.
- Add the cooked pasta to the prepared pan. Pour the milk and cheese mixture on top and stir to distribute evenly.
- Sprinkle 2 cups of cheddar cheese evenly across the surface.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until the top is golden brown.
- Remove from the oven. Cool in the pan for about 10-15 minutes before serving.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
614kcal
(31%)
Carbohydrates
36g
(12%)
Protein
31g
(62%)
Fat
38g
(58%)
Saturated Fat
24g
(120%)
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
150mg
(50%)
Sodium
584mg
(24%)
Potassium
230mg
(7%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
1269IU
(25%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
702mg
(70%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 10Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 614
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 614kcal | 31% |
| Carbohydrates | 36g | 12% |
| Protein | 31g | 62% |
| Fat | 38g | 58% |
| Saturated Fat | 24g | 120% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 150mg | 50% |
| Sodium | 584mg | 24% |
| Potassium | 230mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 1269IU | 25% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 702mg | 70% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.