Southern Baked Mac and Cheese
Cheesy, creamy, and SO. GOOD. This Southern Baked Mac and Cheese is the ultimate side dish for any and every occasion. Quick to make and a crowd pleaser!
Ingredients
- 1 cup macaroni, uncooked
- ¾ cup yellow cheddar cheese, grated
- ¾ cup white cheddar cheese, grated
- ¾ cup parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup milk
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Cook pasta according to package directions.
- Drain pasta and set aside.
- Spray a 8"x12" pan with cooking spray. Set aside.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together egg , milk, salt, and pepper.
- Add pasta and cheeses.
- Mix until well combined.
- Pour into prepared pan.
- Bake for 25 minutes, or until set.
Notes
Variations:
- Any combo of cheeses can really be used in this recipe. Just be sure they're cheeses that you like and will taste good together!
- Cooked and crumbled bacon or prosciutto make a wonderful addition to this casserole!
- We love to add roasted brussel sprouts to this dish.
- Bread crumbs can be used to top this dish, if desired.
- Any shape of pasta can also be used!
- After cooking the pasta, be sure to run it under some cold water to ensure it stops cooking!
- If the pasta sticks together in the colander, run it under some water and use a spoon to unstick the pasta.
- Make sure the egg is fully incorporated into the milk! If you still see some egg white, continue to whisk.
- Use a rubber spatula to help incorporate the cheeses and pasta into the custard.
- Every oven bakes differently! Check the dish after 20 minutes of bake time.
- This mac and cheese reheats really well.
Nutrition
Serving: 0.5cupCalories: 378kcalCarbohydrates: 23gProtein: 22gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 606mgPotassium: 169mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 680IUCalcium: 571mgIron: 1mg
Nutritional information is only an estimate. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed.