Southern Baked Mac and Cheese
Indulge in a classic Southern delight with this creamy, cheesy, and utterly irresistible baked mac and cheese. Perfectly baked to golden perfection, it’s a comforting dish that brings warmth and satisfaction to any meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound elbow macaroni
- 1/2 cup butter
- 2 cups Cheddar cheese, shredded
- 2 cups Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
- 1 package Velveeta Original Loaf, cut into chunks
- 1 1/4 cups milk
- 2 large eggs
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Cook the elbow macaroni according to package instructions until al dente, then drain and rinse with cold water.
- In a medium saucepan, combine Velveeta and milk, heating until melted and smooth.
- Whisk the eggs in a small bowl, then gradually add a scoop of warm cheese sauce to temper the eggs before mixing back into the saucepan.
- Layer half of the macaroni in the baking dish, season, dot with butter, sprinkle with half of the cheeses, and pour half of the cheese sauce. Repeat the layers.
- Bake uncovered for 30-35 minutes until bubbly and golden brown.
Nutrition
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 120mg