Southern Baked Mac & Cheese
This Southern Baked Mac & Cheese recipe is creamy, cheesy, and perfectly baked for a delightful comfort food experience.
Prep Time 15 minutes mins
Cook Time 35 minutes mins
Cooling Time 5 minutes mins
Total Time 55 minutes mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine Southern
Servings 8 servings
Calories 420 kcal
Large pot
Baking dish
mixing bowl
Pasta and Cheese
- 1 lb. macaroni
- 4 cups shredded extra-sharp cheddar divided
- 2 cups shredded Colby Jack-cheddar blend
Sauce and Seasoning
- ½ cup unsalted butter melted, plus more for dish
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
Egg and Milk
- 3 large eggs
- 2 cups whole milk
Cooking Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°. Grease a large, deep baking dish with butter. In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook macaroni, stirring occasionally, until just al dente according to package instructions. Drain, then rinse with cold water.
In a large bowl (or same pot you used to cook the pasta), toss pasta and butter; season with salt and pepper. Stir in 2 cups of cheddar.
Add half of macaroni mixture to prepared baking dish. Sprinkle Colby-cheddar over pasta mixture, then top with another layer of macaroni mixture (similar to making a lasagna).
In a medium bowl, beat eggs and milk until combined. Pour over macaroni mixture.
Cover baking dish with foil and bake macaroni and cheese until cheese is melted and edges are bubbling, 25 to 35 minutes. Do not overbake! It may be a bit jiggly when you take it out of the oven.
Turn on broiler. Top with remaining 2 cups of cheddar. Broil, watching closely, until cheese is melted and golden, about 3 minutes. Let cool slightly to firm up.
Serving: 1servingCalories: 420kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 19gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 800IUCalcium: 400mgIron: 2mg
Keyword baked, Casserole, cheesy, Comfort Food, easy recipe, Mac and Cheese