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How to Make Grandma's Southern Mac and Cheese - A Step-by-Step Guide

Coming from the heart of the American South, Grandma's Southern Mac and Cheese is a beloved classic that has been passed down through generations. This timeless recipe combines a tantalizing blend of creamy cheeses, tender macaroni noodles, and a touch of Southern love to create a dish that is sure to be a hit at any family gathering or potluck.

What makes Grandma's Southern Mac and Cheese stand out from other macaroni and cheese recipes is its rich and indulgent flavor. The combinati...

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Ingredients

  • 1 pound elbow macaroni
  • 4 pounds Cheddar cheese, sliced
  • 1 ½ cups milk
  • 5 eggs, or more to taste
  • 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
  • ground black pepper to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 33 mins
  • Total Time: 48 mins
  • Servings: 20
  • Yield: 20 servings

  • Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until tender yet firm to the bite, 8 minutes. Drain.
  • Layer some of the macaroni in a 5-quart baking dish; top with a layer of Cheddar cheese. Continue layering macaroni and Cheddar cheese into the dish, ending with a Cheddar cheese layer.
  • Beat milk, eggs, and mustard together in a bowl; pour over macaroni mixture, ensuring milk mixture gets to all of the macaroni.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is melted and just before cheese around the sides gets crisp, 20 to 25 minutes. Season with black pepper.

    • Nutrition

    478 cal.

    • Total Fat: 32g
    • Saturated Fat: 20g
    • Cholesterol: 143mg
    • Sodium: 599mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 19g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 2g
    • Protein: 28g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 688mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 186mg

    Categories

    Cheesy recipes
    Creamy recipes
    Baked recipes
    Southern recipes
    Classic recipes