Southern Baked Mac and Cheese

Southern Baked Mac and Cheese

Southern Baked Mac and Cheese

Who doesn’t love mac and cheese?! Once you learn how to make it from scratch, you’ll never eat the boxed crap with powdered fake cheese again. Yeah, it takes a little bit more effort to make, but it’s worth it.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time40 minutes
Course: Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine: Soul Food
Keyword: how to make, main course, pasta, side dish, Soul Food
Author: Alex Gorgos

Ingredients

  • 16 oz boxed macaroni prepared according to instructions
  • 1 stick butter
  • 4 tbsp flour
  • 2 tsp garlic powder
  • 2 tsp onion powder
  • 2 tsp paprika
  • 2 tsp cracked black pepper
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 1/2 cups whole milk
  • 12 oz evaporated milk
  • 2 cups marble jack cheese grated
  • 2 cups gouda grated
  • 1 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese grated

Instructions

  • Prepare the boxed macaroni according to instructions; cooking 1 minute shy of being done. Drain in a colander and rinse under cold water.
  • Grease a 9”x13” cake pan. Pour in the cooked macaroni.
  • Melt the butter in a pot over medium heat. Whisk in the flour and cook for 2 minutes.
  • Pour in the whole milk, evaporated milk, and all of the seasonings. Continuously whisk over medium heat for 5 minutes until the cream sauce thickens.
  • Add in the shredded marble jack and gouda. Whisk until it melts into the cream sauce.
  • Pour the cheese sauce over the macaroni.
  • Top with the breadcrumbs and cheddar cheese. Bake in a preheated 375° oven for 30-40 minutes until the top is golden brown and bubbly.