5.0 from 60 votes
Southern Mac and Cheese
This Southern mac and cheese is a baked macaroni dish made with two types of cheese, eggs, milk and seasonings. It's super easy to make and can easily be doubled or tripled to feed a larger crowd!
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
1 hr 5 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 609 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 16 ounces macaroni noodles cooked in salted water for 1 minute less than package calls for
- 1 1/2 cups milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 eggs lightly beaten
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 4 cups shredded cheddar cheese divided use
- 8 ounce block American cheese shredded
- cooking spray
- 1 tablespoon parsley chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Coat a 2 or 3 quart baking dish with cooking spray.
- Place the milk, heavy cream, eggs, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, 3 cups shredded cheddar cheese and the American cheese in a large bowl. Stir to combine.
- Add the cooked noodles to the bowl and toss to coat the noodles evenly with the milk mixture.
- Pour the noodle mixture into the prepared dish.
- Cover the dish with foil. Bake for 25 minutes. Uncover the dish and sprinkle the remaining cup of cheese over the top. Bake for an additional 20 minutes.
- Let cool for 10 minutes so that the pasta can set. Sprinkle with parsley, then serve.
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Notes
- For the creamiest mac and cheese, buy a block of American cheese from your deli counter.
- Use whole milk for the best flavor and texture.
- Make sure to let the pasta sit for at least 10 minutes before you serve it. This allows the mac and cheese to reach the perfect consistency and temperature.
Nutrition Information
Calories
609kcal
(30%)
Carbohydrates
47g
(16%)
Protein
30g
(60%)
Fat
30g
(46%)
Saturated Fat
22g
(110%)
Cholesterol
154mg
(51%)
Sodium
760mg
(32%)
Potassium
306mg
(9%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
1228IU
(25%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
783mg
(78%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 609
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 609kcal | 30% |
| Carbohydrates | 47g | 16% |
| Protein | 30g | 60% |
| Fat | 30g | 46% |
| Saturated Fat | 22g | 110% |
| Cholesterol | 154mg | 51% |
| Sodium | 760mg | 32% |
| Potassium | 306mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 1228IU | 25% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 783mg | 78% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.