How to Make Southern Macaroni and Cheese - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's nothing quite like the comfort of a delicious, creamy macaroni and cheese dish. And when it comes to this iconic American comfort food, the Southern style of mac and cheese is a true standout. Rich, creamy, and with a hint of smokiness, this dish is a surefire way to satisfy your comfort food cravings.

What sets Southern macaroni and cheese apart from other versions is its use of sharp cheddar cheese, butter, and a subtle kick of heat from cayenne pepper. This combination of flavo...

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Ingredients

  • 1 (16 ounce) package uncooked elbow macaroni
  • 3 (8 ounce) containers cottage cheese
  • 1 (16 ounce) container sour cream
  • 3 eggs
  • 2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 teaspoon paprika

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 50 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr
  • Servings: 10
  • Yield: 10 servings

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
  • In a large bowl combine cooked pasta, cottage cheese, sour cream, eggs, Cheddar cheese and cayenne pepper. Mix well and transfer to prepared dish. Sprinkle with paprika.
  • Cover loosely with aluminum foil and bake 40 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    477 cal.

    • Total Fat: 24g
    • Saturated Fat: 14g
    • Cholesterol: 115mg
    • Sodium: 490mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 39g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 1g
    • Protein: 25g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 308mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 225mg