Baked Mac & Cheese (Southern Style & Fancy Style)
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This guide showcases two distinct ways to make incredible baked macaroni and cheese at home. The first is a traditional Southern style made with an egg custard base that bakes into a sliceable, rich block, while the second is a luxurious 'fancy' version using a classic French Mornay sauce base with complex, aged European cheeses.
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🍳 Cooking Flow
Shred and mix the cheeses while boiling the macaroni pasta just until al dente. → Make the binding base: either an egg-and-evaporated-milk custard (Southern) or a roux-and-milk Mornay sauce (Fancy). → Combine the pasta, binding base, and the majority of the cheese mixture together in a large bowl. → Transfer the mixture to a 9x13 inch baking dish and top with the remaining cheese. → Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 35-40 minutes, then let rest for 15 minutes to set before slicing.
Cooking Steps
Brief Cooking Order
Shred and mix the cheeses while boiling the macaroni pasta just until al dente. → Make the binding base: either an egg-and-evaporated-milk custard (Southern) or a roux-and-milk Mornay sauce (Fancy). → Combine the pasta, binding base, and the majority of the cheese mixture together in a large bowl. → Transfer the mixture to a 9x13 inch baking dish and top with the remaining cheese. → Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 35-40 minutes, then let rest for 15 minutes to set before slicing.
Introduction
This guide showcases two distinct ways to make incredible baked macaroni and cheese at home. The first is a traditional Southern style made with an egg custard base that bakes into a sliceable, rich block, while the second is a luxurious 'fancy' version using a classic French Mornay sauce base with complex, aged European cheeses.
Step 1
【Southern Style】 Shred the sharp cheddar, colby jack, and yellow American cheese. Toss them together in a bowl with the grated parmesan.
Step 2
【Southern Style】 Cook the macaroni in heavily salted boiling water for about 5 minutes until al dente. It should still have a strong bite. Drain the pasta and place it in a large bowl.
Step 3
【Southern Style】 Prepare the egg custard by whisking together the eggs, sour cream, evaporated milk, salt, and black pepper in a medium bowl.
Step 4
【Southern Style】 Melt one stick of butter and add it to the warm cooked macaroni. Pour in the egg custard and fold in about 85-90% of the shredded cheese mixture, leaving the rest for topping.
Step 5
【Southern Style】 Pour the wet noodle mixture into a 9x13 inch baking dish, smooth the top, and cover completely with the remaining shredded cheese.
Ingredients List
Important Notes
Avoid pre-shredded packaged cheeses because they contain starches and anti-caking agents that ruin the smooth melt of your sauce.
Cook the macaroni only for 5 minutes; it needs to remain undercooked (very al dente) as it will continue absorbing liquid and cooking in the oven.
Letting the baked mac and cheese rest for 10-15 minutes after baking is crucial for allowing the starch and proteins to set, which makes it sliceable.
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