Old Skool Baked Mac N Cheese

45m
Serves 6
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Directions

  1. 1Boil pasta in chicken stock for 7-8 minutes, then drain.
  2. 2Add butter to the pasta.
  3. 3Add sour cream to the pasta and stir, don't over stir.
  4. 4Add seasonings: paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, and a little salt.
  5. 5Add cheese (about a cup at a time) and stir.
  6. 6Make a custard with eggs, heavy cream, and milk.
  7. 7Grease your pan with butter.
  8. 8Layer macaroni, cheese, and custard in the greased cast iron skillet until all ingredients are used. Finish with more cheese and paprika.
  9. 9Bake at 375°F for 45 minutes to an hour.
  10. 10Let it rest for 10 minutes before serving.

Ingredients

  • 32 oz chicken stock
  • 3.5 cups elbow pasta
  • 8 cups cheese of choice
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 1.5 cups heavy cream
  • 3 eggs
  • 0.75 cups sour cream
  • 1 pinch paprika
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 pinch pepper
  • 1 stick butter

Equipment

potwhiskbowlcast iron skillet