Southern Baked Mac and Cheese
This Southern Baked Mac and Cheese is creamy, cheesy, and boasts a perfectly golden-brown crust. It’s the ultimate comfort food, perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound elbow macaroni
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 cups whole milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 4 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1 cup shredded Gruyere cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Cook macaroni according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Whisk in flour until smooth. Gradually whisk in milk and heavy cream until smooth.
- Bring to a simmer, stirring constantly, until thickened, about 5-7 minutes.
- Remove from heat and stir in salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Add cheddar, Monterey Jack, and Gruyere cheeses, stirring until melted and smooth.
- Stir in cooked macaroni until well coated.
- Pour macaroni mixture into the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown and bubbly.
- Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
For an extra crispy topping, mix 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs with 2 tablespoons melted butter and sprinkle over the mac and cheese before baking.
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