Southern Baked Mac and Cheese PT30M https://img2.recipesrun.com/201907/2019/1101/37/b/213195/300x200x90.jpg Southern Baked Mac and Cheese – super creamy, cheesy, soulful baked mac and cheese filled with great Southern flavors topped with crispy bread crumb. You will never break open a box again! 4 servings Ingredients: 8 oz. uncooked Macaroni Salt and pepper to taste ½ cup jack cheese ½ cup sharp cheddar cheese  , grated ½ cup mozzarella cheese , grated ¼ tsp. cayenne pepper ½ -1 tsp. creole seasoning 2 tsp. garlic powder ½ -1 tbsp. onion powder ½ cup half and half 1 12oz canned evaporated milk 2 tbsp. flour 3 tbsp. unsalted butter

Southern Baked Mac and Cheese

4.5

( By Ellie )

Southern Baked Mac and Cheese – super creamy, cheesy, soulful baked mac and cheese filled with great Southern flavors topped with crispy bread crumb. You will never break open a box again!

01 Information

Grade easy
Serving 4 servings
Calorie 492 Kcal
Prep Time 10 Mins
Cook Time 20 Mins
Total Time 30 Mins

02 Ingredients

- 8 oz. uncooked Macaroni
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ½ cup jack cheese
- ½ cup sharp cheddar cheese  , grated
- ½ cup mozzarella cheese , grated
- ¼ tsp. cayenne pepper
- ½ -1 tsp. creole seasoning
- 2 tsp. garlic powder
- ½ -1 tbsp. onion powder
- ½ cup half and half
- 1 12oz canned evaporated milk
- 2 tbsp. flour
- 3 tbsp. unsalted butter

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03 Method

Step 1

Cook macaroni according to the package directions. Drain.
Step 2

Add butter to skillet, as soon as butter melts whisk in flour. Continue whisking until flour is fully mixed with butter. Then cook for about a minute to get rid of the flour taste.
Step 3

Slowly add evaporated milk a little at the time, followed by the half and half ; you do not want the mixture to form any lumps. Simmer for about 3-5 minutes until mixture thickens slightly.
Step 4

Add seasonings, onion and garlic powder, creole seasoning and cayenne pepper.
Step 5

Bring to a simmer and let it simmer gently for about 2 minutes.
Step 6

Stir in the cheeses (reserve some as toppings later), and continue stirring until everything’s melted and evenly combined and, smooth. Salt and pepper, to taste.
Step 7

Then add the cooked pasta to the pot, stir to evenly incorporate.
Step 8

Transfer the pasta mixture into a the pan or into a lightly greased 2-qt. baking dish; top with remaining cheese.
Step 9

Bake at 375℉ for 20 minutes or until golden and bubbly.

04 Author

Ellie

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Southern Baked Mac and Cheese

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