Description
This Southern Baked Macaroni and Cheese is a flavorful and creamy dish that is a classic in soul food cuisine.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces elbow macaroni
- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 cups milk
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook the macaroni according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.
- Stir in the flour, salt, pepper, and paprika to make a roux.
- Gradually whisk in the milk, cooking until the mixture thickens.
- Remove from heat and stir in the cheddar, mozzarella, and Parmesan cheeses until melted.
- Add the cooked macaroni to the cheese sauce and mix well.
- Pour the mixture into a greased baking dish.
- Bake for 30 minutes until bubbly and golden on top.
Notes
- You can add breadcrumbs on top for a crunchy layer.
- Experiment with different cheeses for unique flavors.
- This dish can be made ahead and reheated.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Soul Food, Southern Baked Macaroni and Cheese, Comfort Food