Southern Mac and Cheese

Name: Southern Mac and Cheese
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6 servings
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

Total Time Prep: 20 min. Bake: 25 min.

Yield 6 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

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

Cook macaroni according to package directions. Preheat oven to 350°.
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.
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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