Today we will be making mac n cheese in Southern style.
Large elbow macaroni | 1 Pound , uncooked | |
Sharp cheddar cheese | 12 Ounce , grated | |
Colby jack | 4 Ounce , grated | |
Mild cheddar cheese | 8 Ounce , grated | |
Velveeta | 12 Ounce , cut into small cubes | |
Butter | 1/2 Cup (8 tbs) , melted (1 stick) | |
Whole milk | 1 1/2 Cup (24 tbs) (room temperature) | |
Half & half | 2 1/2 Cup (40 tbs) (room temperature) | |
Smoked paprika | 1 1/2 Teaspoon | |
Kosher salt | 1 1/2 Teaspoon (to taste) | |
Black pepper | 1 Teaspoon | |
All purpose seasoning | To Taste (Grand Diamond) | |
Eggs | 3 , beaten |
GETTING READY:
Preheat oven to 350°F.
Lightly grease baking dish.
MAKING:
In a large stock pot, boil 4 quarts of water and season with salt.
Add macaroni and cook as per package directions.
In a large bowl, combine milk, half and half, butter, Colby jack, cheddar, mild cheddar, macaroni, paprika, pepper, seasoning and stir well.
Add eggs and stir well.
Pour macaroni and cheese mixture into baking dish and sprinkle remaining cheeses.
Pop into oven and bake for 50-60 minutes. Allow to set for 10 minutes once done.
SERVING:
Serve and enjoy!
Serving size
Calories 614Calories from Fat 343
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 40 g61.5%
Saturated Fat 23 g115%
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol
Sodium 1068 mg44.5%
Total Carbohydrates 35 g11.7%
Dietary Fiber 1 g4%
Sugars 5 g
Protein 27 g54%
Vitamin A % Vitamin C %
Calcium % Iron %
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet