Ultimate Baked Southern Mac and Cheese
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This ultimate Southern-style baked mac and cheese is incredibly rich, creamy, and cheesy. Featuring a unique blend of cream cheese, Swiss, and sharp cheddar, it is seasoned with a touch of Cajun spices for a flavorful, festive holiday side dish.
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🍳 Cooking Flow
Boil elbow macaroni until al dente, drain, and rinse with cold water. → Whisk room-temperature cream cheese with evaporated milk, whole milk, eggs, and seasonings until smooth. → Butter a 13x9 inch baking dish and layer with macaroni, shredded cheeses, and the liquid mixture. → Top with a generous layer of Cheddar and Swiss cheeses and fresh black pepper. → Bake uncovered at 350°F (175°C) for 45 minutes total until bubbling and golden brown.
Cooking Steps
Brief Cooking Order
Boil elbow macaroni until al dente, drain, and rinse with cold water. → Whisk room-temperature cream cheese with evaporated milk, whole milk, eggs, and seasonings until smooth. → Butter a 13x9 inch baking dish and layer with macaroni, shredded cheeses, and the liquid mixture. → Top with a generous layer of Cheddar and Swiss cheeses and fresh black pepper. → Bake uncovered at 350°F (175°C) for 45 minutes total until bubbling and golden brown.
Introduction
This ultimate Southern-style baked mac and cheese is incredibly rich, creamy, and cheesy. Featuring a unique blend of cream cheese, Swiss, and sharp cheddar, it is seasoned with a touch of Cajun spices for a flavorful, festive holiday side dish.
Step 1
Bring a large pot of water to a boil, add a generous pinch of salt, and cook the elbow macaroni according to the package instructions until al dente (about 9-10 minutes).
Step 2
In a large mixing bowl, combine 2 blocks of room-temperature cream cheese with 1 can of evaporated milk. Use a whisk to break up the cream cheese and blend it until mostly smooth.
Step 3
Once the pasta is cooked, drain it and rinse immediately with cold water to stop the cooking process.
Step 4
Whisk the second can of evaporated milk into the cream cheese mixture to work out any remaining lumps.
Step 5
Pour in the whole milk and add salt to taste, whisking to combine.
Ingredients List
Important Notes
Ensure your cream cheese is completely at room temperature so that it incorporates smoothly without leaving large lumps.
Rinsing the cooked pasta with cold water is essential to stop the cooking process so the noodles don't turn mushy in the oven.
Layering the cheese and liquid with the pasta helps ensure every scoop has a balanced distribution of sauce and melted cheese.
Letting the baked mac and cheese rest after baking allows the sauce to thicken and set, making it easier to serve.
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