Southern baked mac and cheese
This Southern baked mac and cheese is a creamy, cheesy, and comforting dish perfect for any occasion. Made with a blend of cheeses and baked to golden perfection, it’s a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound elbow macaroni
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 cups milk
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- 4 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1 cup shredded Gruyere cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Cook macaroni according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour until smooth. Gradually whisk in milk until smooth.
- Bring to a simmer, stirring constantly. Reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Stir in salt, pepper, and paprika. Remove from heat.
- Add cheddar cheese, Monterey Jack cheese, and Gruyere cheese to the saucepan, stirring until melted and smooth.
- Add the cooked macaroni to the cheese sauce and stir to coat.
- Pour the macaroni and cheese into the prepared baking dish.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown and bubbly.
- Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
For an extra crispy topping, sprinkle breadcrumbs on top before baking.
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