How to Make Mac-n-Cheez (Adapted from Sweetie Pie's) - A Step-by-Step Guide

Mac and cheese is a beloved comfort food that never fails to satisfy. Creamy, cheesy, and oh-so-indulgent, it's no wonder that this dish is a staple in countless households and restaurants. But if you're tired of the same old boxed mac and cheese, then you're in for a treat with this recipe for Mac-n-Cheez adapted from Sweetie Pie's, a popular soul food restaurant.

Sweetie Pie's is known for their Southern-style cooking, and their mac and cheese is no exception. With a rich, velvety c...

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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 1 (16 ounce) package elbow macaroni
  • cooking spray
  • ½ cup butter, cut into small pieces
  • 2 (12 fluid ounce) cans evaporated milk
  • 1 cup milk
  • 3 eggs
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • 1 tablespoon white sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • salt to taste
  • 2 (8 ounce) packages Colby-Jack cheese
  • 1 ½ (8 ounce) packages processed cheese food (such as Velveeta®), cut into cubes
  • 1 (8 ounce) package shredded Cheddar cheese

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 43 mins
  • Total Time: 58 mins
  • Servings: 16
  • Yield: 1 4-quart casserole dish

  • Sprinkle salt into a large pot of water; bring to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 4-quart baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Pour hot macaroni into the baking dish. Add butter; stir until melted.
  • Whisk evaporated milk, milk, eggs, and sour cream together in a large bowl. Season with sugar, pepper, and salt.
  • Sprinkle Colby Jack cheese, processed cheese food, and Cheddar cheese over macaroni. Pour milk mixture on top.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until top is lightly browned, 30 to 45 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    492 cal.

    • Total Fat: 32g
    • Saturated Fat: 20g
    • Cholesterol: 127mg
    • Sodium: 1131mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 30g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 9g
    • Protein: 23g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 384mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 330mg