Southern Baked Mac & Cheese

Creamy baked mac and cheese with a rich, cheesy sauce and golden crust. A soul-warming Thanksgiving favorite everyone loves.

Southern Baked Mac & Cheese

This baked mac and cheese is pure Southern comfort — creamy, cheesy, and perfectly golden on top. It’s the kind of dish that brings everyone to the table a little quicker. Simple ingredients, big flavor, and that cozy homemade taste that feels right at home during the holidays.

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 35 minutes mins

Total Time 50 minutes mins

Servings: 8

Calories: 420

Ingredients Method

Ingredients

  

• 2 cups elbow macaroni uncooked
• 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese shredded
• 1 cup mild cheddar cheese shredded
• 1 cup evaporated milk
• 1 cup whole milk
• 2 large eggs
• 4 tbsp butter melted
• ½ tsp salt
• ½ tsp black pepper
• ½ tsp paprika
• ½ tsp garlic powder
• ½ cup shredded Colby Jack optional, for topping

Method

 

1. Preheat oven to 350°F and lightly butter your baking dish.
2. Cook macaroni until al dente, then drain.
3. In a bowl, whisk evaporated milk, whole milk, eggs, melted butter, salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder.
4. Add cooked macaroni and stir in both cheddar cheeses.
5. Pour everything into the baking dish.
6. Sprinkle Colby Jack on top if using.
7. Bake 30–35 minutes, or until the top is golden and edges are bubbly.
8. Let cool slightly so it sets, then serve warm.

Nutritional value (per serving) Calories 420 | Carbohydrates 32g | Protein 18g | Fat 24g | Sodium 520mg