Southern Mac and Cheese

Total Time Prep: 20 min. Bake: 25 min.
Yield 6 servings
Southern mac and cheese is an uncomplicated comfort food favorite that uses affordable ingredients for a super rich dish.

Ingredients

  • 1 package (16 ounces) elbow macaroni
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 can (12 ounces) evaporated milk
  • 1/4 cup butter, melted
  • 2 tablespoons prepared mustard
  • 1 teaspoon seasoned salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • 8 ounces Velveeta, melted
  • 2 cups shredded mild cheddar cheese, divided
  • 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided

Directions

  1. Cook macaroni according to package directions. Preheat oven to 350°.
  2. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, whisk the eggs, milk, butter, mustard, seasoned salt and pepper until combined. Stir in the Velveeta and 1-1/2 cups each of mild and sharp cheddar cheeses.
  3. Drain macaroni; stir into cheese mixture. Pour into a greased 3-qt. baking dish. Top with remaining cheeses. Bake, uncovered, until cheese is melted and edges are bubbly, 25-30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts

1-1/2 cups: 830 calories, 45g fat (30g saturated fat), 213mg cholesterol, 1368mg sodium, 67g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 3g fiber), 39g protein.

No down-home meal is complete without southern mac and cheese. Three types of cheese and a squirt of mustard make this comforting dish sing! —Katie Sloan, Charlotte, North Carolina
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