Description
A creamy and cheesy southern mac and cheese recipe that is rich and comforting.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz elbow macaroni
- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, grated
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, grated
- 1/2 cup cream cheese
- 2 cups milk
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook the macaroni according to package instructions and drain.
- In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.
- Add flour and whisk until smooth.
- Gradually add milk, stirring constantly until thickened.
- Add cream cheese and stir until melted.
- Mix in cheddar and mozzarella cheese until melted.
- Add garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Combine cheese sauce with macaroni and mix well.
- Transfer to a baking dish and bake for 25-30 minutes.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add cooked bacon or breadcrumbs on top.
- Adjust cheese types based on preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: southern mac and cheese recipe, baked mac and cheese, creamy mac and cheese