# Old Skool Baked Mac N Cheese

This recipe shows how to make a cheesy, creamy, and delicious Southern-style baked macaroni and cheese.

- Servings: 6 servings
- Total time: 45 min
- Cuisine: American
- Category: Dinner
- Language: en

## 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

## Instructions

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

## Equipment

- pot
- whisk
- bowl
- cast iron skillet

## Source

- Original video: https://youtu.be/snsEjQKO-s8?si=as3uj13yGNAvjF66
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/130aab24-c91f-417a-80ec-45483e81b18d
- Extracted: 2025-03-14

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