Description
Southern baked mac and cheese is a creamy and cheesy pasta dish baked to perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces elbow macaroni
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 cups milk
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook macaroni according to package instructions; drain.
- In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.
- Add flour and stir for 1 minute.
- Gradually whisk in milk, cooking until thickened.
- Remove from heat; stir in cheeses, salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Add cooked macaroni to cheese sauce; mix well.
- Transfer to a baking dish and top with breadcrumbs.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
Notes
- Use different cheese for varied flavor.
- Make ahead and refrigerate before baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: southern baked mac and cheese, mac and cheese, baked mac and cheese