# Southern Baked Mac and Cheese

This recipe is for a creamy and cheesy baked macaroni and cheese with a flavorful blend of cheeses.

- Servings: 6 servings
- Total time: 55 min
- Cuisine: American
- Category: Dinner
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 1 box elbow macaroni noodles
- 0.5 cup medium cheddar cubes
- 0.75 cup sour cream
- 3 cups shredded cheese
- 1 bag cheddar jack cheese
- 1 can can of cheddar cheese
- 3 beaten eggs
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 pinch pepper
- 0.5 tbsp chicken flavor
- 1 pinch paprika
- 1 stick salted butter
- 1 cup milk

## Instructions

1. Boil water, add half a tablespoon of chicken bouillon flavor to the boiling water.
2. Add macaroni noodles to boiling water and cook for six to seven minutes.
3. Drain noodles and add one stick of butter; mix until butter is fully melted.
4. Add a sprinkle of salt and pepper, mix well.
5. Add medium cheddar cheese cubes and mix.
6. Add shredded cheese (half 4 state cheddar blend and half mild cheddar cheese) and mix.
7. In a bowl, mix beaten eggs with sour cream and a pinch of paprika.
8. Add the egg and sour cream mixture to the macaroni and cheese.
9. Add one can of cheddar cheese and mix well.
10. Add 1 cup of whole milk and mix well.
11. Pour macaroni and cheese into a baking dish.
12. Sprinkle cheddar jack cheese on top and spread evenly.
13. Cover with aluminum foil and bake at 350°F for 30 minutes.
14. Remove foil and sprinkle paprika and parsley on top.
15. Bake uncovered for 20-30 minutes more.

## Equipment

- whisk
- pot
- baking dish
- foil

## Source

- Original video: https://youtu.be/r54EC9k8iA8?si=QW_uXvRuc9CyrUuI
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/30745e5f-0287-4257-a48b-2f3303fbf6e1
- Extracted: 2025-04-20

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