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Classic Southern Style Baked Mac & Cheese

Name: Classic Southern Style Baked Mac & Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 60 min
Ingredients: 225 g sharp cheddar (shredded); 225 g colby jack (shredded); 225 g American cheese (shredded (sub velveeta)); 125 g grated parmesan; 450 g macaroni noodles; 3 eggs; 125 g sour cream; 350 mL evaporated milk; 2 g black pepper (ground); 8 g kosher salt; 115 g unsalted butter (melted, 1 stick)

By Brian Lagerstrom

The classic, the legend of the potluck: Southern style Mac & cheese. The right technique and blend of ingredients keep this packed with cheesy flavor, but not greasy.

Prep Time: 15

Cook Time: 45

Total Time: 1

Servings: servings

Ingredients

225 g sharp cheddar, shredded
225 g colby jack, shredded
225 g American cheese, shredded (sub velveeta)
125 g grated parmesan
450 g macaroni noodles
3 eggs
125 g sour cream
350 mL evaporated milk
2 g black pepper, ground
8 g kosher salt
115 g unsalted butter, melted, 1 stick

Metric – US Customary

Instructions

Stir macaroni into well salted boiling water and cook per package instructions or until al dente (should still have a strong bite and not be totally soft).
Drain off water and add the noodles into a large bowl.
Mix all cheeses together into a separate bowl.
In another separate bowl make egg custard by whisking together 3 large eggs, sour cream, evaporated milk, salt and pepper.
Add egg custard, melted butter, and about 85-90% of the shredded cheese blend into the large bowl with the cooked macaroni. Gently stir together. Mixture will be very runny.
Pour cheesy noodle mixture into a 9”x13” (23x33cm) baking dish, smooth down the top, and top with reserved shredded cheeses. Bake at 375°F/190°C for 35-40 minutes until cheese on top is golden and melted.