Southern Style Baked Mac and Cheese

70 mins
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Slice the sharp cheddar cheese.
  2. 2Crack 2 to 4 eggs into a bowl.
  3. 3Whisk the eggs until well combined.
  4. 4Pour 4 1/2 cups of heavy whipping cream into the bowl with the eggs.
  5. 5Add 4 cups of whole milk to the mixture.
  6. 6Season with 1 teaspoon of onion powder.
  7. 7Add 2 teaspoons of black pepper.
  8. 8Add 1 teaspoon of paprika.
  9. 9Whisk the milk mixture until all ingredients are well combined.
  10. 10Pour 32 ounces of less sodium chicken broth into a pot.
  11. 11Add water to the pot.
  12. 12Add 2 pounds of macaroni elbows to the boiling liquid and cook until al dente.
  13. 13Drain the macaroni and return it to the pot.
  14. 14Add 1 stick of salted butter to the macaroni.
  15. 15Mix until the butter is melted and incorporated.
  16. 16Add 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 cups of sour cream to the macaroni.
  17. 17Mix the sour cream into the macaroni.
  18. 18Pour a portion of the milk mixture into the macaroni.
  19. 19Add a portion of the sharp cheddar, mozzarella, and smoked provolone cheese mixture to the macaroni.
  20. 20Season the macaroni with black pepper.
  21. 21Add onion powder.
  22. 22Sprinkle paprika over the macaroni.
  23. 23Mix all the ingredients in the pot until the cheese is slightly melted and everything is well combined.
  24. 24Transfer a layer of the prepared macaroni and cheese into a baking tray.
  25. 25Spread the macaroni evenly in the tray.
  26. 26Pour more of the milk mixture over the macaroni layer.
  27. 27Add a layer of the cheese mixture over the milk mixture.
  28. 28Repeat the layers, ending with a generous top layer of sharp cheddar cheese.
  29. 29Sprinkle paprika on top for color and flavor.
  30. 30Pre-heat your oven to 375-400F.
  31. 31Place the covered baking tray into the preheated oven and bake for about 30-40 minutes.
  32. 32Remove the foil and set the oven to broil to crisp the top layer, watching closely to prevent burning.
  33. 33Remove the baked mac and cheese from the oven.

Ingredients

  • 32 oz sharp cheddar cheese
  • 16 oz mozzarella cheese
  • 12 oz smoked flavor provolone cheese
  • 2 Eggs
  • 4.5 cups heavy whipping cream
  • 4 cups whole milk
  • 2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 2 lbs macaroni elbows
  • 32 oz less sodium chicken broth
  • water
  • 1 stick salted butter
  • 1.25 cup sour cream

Equipment

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Tips

  • When boiling macaroni noodles, do not rinse them after draining.
  • When baking, cover the tray with foil paper, but don2t let it touch the top layer.
  • When broiling, keep a close eye because it can burn.
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