Get the Recipe: Southern Mac and Cheese
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5.0
18 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
35 mins
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Servings
8 servings
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Calories
292 kcal
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Course
Side Dish, Main Course
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Cuisine
American
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This Southern mac and cheese is pure comfort food! It is creamy, cheesy, flavorful and always a family favorite. It is great for family dinners, holidays, Christmas, Easter, Thanksgiving and more. Both kids and adults love this soul food recipe!
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Ingredients
- 8 ounces macaroni cooked and drained
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp flour regular or gluten free
- 1 cup whole milk
- 12 ounces evaporated milk
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tbsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp sea salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp Cajun Seasoning
- ¾ cup mozzarella cheese
- ¾ cup sharp cheddar cheese
- Extra Cheese to garnish
Instructions
- First, cook macaroni according to directions. Rinse, drain and set aside. Spray a 10.5 inch by 7.5 inch baking dish with nonstick spray. Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Meanwhile, add butter to a large skillet over medium heat. Once butter has melted, whisk in flour. Continuing whisking to create a thick slurry.
- Add in the whole milk, evaporated milk, onion powder, garlic powder, sea salt, black pepper and Cajun seasoning. Bring to a light simmer for 2 minutes or until slightly thickened.
- Add mozzarella cheese and sharp cheddar cheese to the skillet. Stir until thick and creamy. Turn off heat.
- Add the cooked macaroni to the skillet. Stir until coated.
- Pour into the greased pan. Add extra cheese on top.
- Bake for 18 to 20 minutes or until cheesy is melted on top and edges are bubbly.
- Finally, remove from oven. Serve!
Notes
- Both regular and gluten free pasta and flour work in this recipe. For these photos and recipe testing, I always use 100% gluten free ingredients.
- Feel free to use store bought or homemade Cajun seasoning.
- The cheese sauce mixture will be pretty thick.
- I used a 10.5 inch by 7.5 inch baking pan. Feel free to use a 9 inch by 9 inch pan.
- Bake until edges are bubbly and cheese on top is melted.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days.
- To make this ahead of time, follow this recipe but do not bake it yet. Cover and chill for up to 3 days until ready to eat. Then bake.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
292kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
31g
(10%)
Protein
14g
(28%)
Fat
13g
(20%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
Cholesterol
35mg
(12%)
Sodium
341mg
(14%)
Potassium
300mg
(9%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin A
452IU
(9%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
288mg
(29%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 292 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 292kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 31g | 10% |
| Protein | 14g | 28% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 35mg | 12% |
| Sodium | 341mg | 14% |
| Potassium | 300mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 452IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 288mg | 29% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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5.0
18 reviews
Excellent
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