Creamy Southern Baked Macaroni & Cheese
(Rich, cheesy, and baked to golden perfection!)
Ingredients:
✔ 3 cups elbow macaroni, cooked & drained
✔ 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
✔ 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (for that gooey pull!)
✔ ½ cup shredded Colby Jack cheese (adds depth!)
✔ 2 cups heavy cream
✔ 1 cup whole milk
✔ 2 eggs, beaten (makes it creamy and rich!)
✔ ½ stick butter, melted
✔ 1 tsp salt
✔ 1 tsp black pepper
✔ ½ tsp paprika
✔ ½ tsp mustard powder (secret ingredient for a deeper flavor!)
Instructions:
1️⃣ Preheat oven to 375°F. Grease a baking dish.
2️⃣ In a large bowl, mix cooked macaroni, butter, and all cheeses (save some for topping!).
3️⃣ In another bowl, whisk together heavy cream, milk, eggs, and seasonings. Pour over the pasta and mix well.
4️⃣ Transfer to a baking dish, top with extra cheese, and bake uncovered for 30 minutes until golden and bubbly.
5️⃣ Let it cool for 5 minutes, then serve up that cheesy goodness!
🛒 Creamy Southern Baked Macaroni & Cheese Shopping List
✔ Elbow macaroni – 3 cups (or pasta of choice!)
✔ Sharp cheddar cheese – 2 cups, shredded
✔ Mozzarella cheese – 1 cup, shredded (for that gooey pull!)
✔ Colby Jack cheese – ½ cup, shredded (adds depth!)
✔ Heavy cream – 2 cups
✔ Whole milk – 1 cup
✔ Eggs – 2 (for extra creaminess!)
✔ Butter – ½ stick, melted
✔ Salt – 1 tsp
✔ Black pepper – 1 tsp
✔ Paprika – ½ tsp
✔ Mustard powder – ½ tsp (secret ingredient for a deeper flavor!)
Sis, this is all you need to grab from the store—no extras, no confusion 💛🛍️ Now go get that cheesy, creamy mac on the table.
✗⚬ﾒ𝟶,
Till Next Time,
Lilly
