Baked Mac and Cheese
When we think of macaroni and cheese we always think of Grandma Carol's ultimate comfort food, her cheesy Southern Macaroni and Cheese!
Servings: 6
Equipment
- Casserole Dish (Pyrex is my go-to!)
Ingredients
- 16 Ounces Elbow Macaroni
- 3 ½ Cups Sharp Cheddar Cheese shredded (reserve 1 cup for topping)
- 1/4 Cup Butter softened
- 1 ½ Cups Milk whole or 2%
- 3 Eggs beaten
- ½ Cup Sour Cream
- ½ teaspoon Salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and spray a 9x11" casserole dish.
- Cook the macaroni per package instructions.16 Ounces Elbow Macaroni
- Place the pasta in a large bowl and while still hot and add 2 1/2 cups cheese and butter.3 ½ Cups Sharp Cheddar Cheese, 1/4 Cup Butter
- In a medium bowl, combine the remaining ingredients, whisking to combine, and add to the macaroni mixture.1 ½ Cups Milk, 3 Eggs, ½ Cup Sour Cream, ½ teaspoon Salt
- Pour macaroni mixture into a casserole dish, top with remaining 1 cup of cheese and bake for 30 to 45 minutes.3 ½ Cups Sharp Cheddar Cheese
- Serve immediately.
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Notes
Carrian's Extra Gooey Version
Ingredients- 16 Ounces Elbow Macaroni, see note
- 7 Tablespoons Butter, melted
- 2 Cups Heavy Cream
- 1 Cup Half and Half, or whole milk
- 2 Large Eggs, whisked in a bowl
- 3 Tablespoons Sour Cream
- 1 ¼ teaspoon Season Salt, see note
- ½ teaspoon Garlic Powder
- ½ teaspoon Onion Powder
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- ¼ teaspoon Pepper
- 16 Ounces Colby Jack Cheese, shredded, Tillamook works best
- 8 Ounces Monterey Jack Cheese, shredded
- 8 Ounces Sharp Cheddar Cheese, shredded
- Heat the oven to 375 degrees F.
- Butter a 9×13 (or 8×8 works but it will be piled very high) dish and set aside.
- Heat a pot of water to boiling and add 2 teaspoons salt and the pasta. Cook until al dente and drain. Meanwhile, melt the butter and set aside.
- In a large bowl, add the pasta and toss evenly with the butter, mixing thoroughly before moving on.
- Add the cream, half and half , eggs and sour cream and mix thoroughly again. Add the seasonings and stir to combine.
- In a large bowl, toss together the Colby jack and Monterey jack cheeses . Sprinkle in 16 ounces and stir together. Add the sharp cheese and gently fold it all together.
- Spread the mixture into the pan and sprinkle the remaining cheese all over the top. Bake for 35 minutes and then set out to rest for 5 minutes before serving.
- Carrian prefers the elbow macaroni with little ridges as it holds onto the cheese better.
- Pappy’s Seasoning which is found at local stores, especially Winco and Walmart is our personal favorite. It’s just salt, sugar, paprika, onion, and garlic powder.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 723kcal | Carbohydrates: 62g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 39g | Saturated Fat: 21g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 187mg | Sodium: 751mg | Potassium: 367mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 1234IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 591mg | Iron: 1mg