Description
Southern soul food baked macaroni cheese with a creamy center and deep golden crust, perfect for holidays and family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound elbow macaroni
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2–3 cups whole milk
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- Onion powder
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded Parmigiano Reggiano
- 1 cup shredded fontina cheese
- 1 cup shredded pecorino romano cheese
- ½ cup muenster cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F
- Cook pasta according to package directions
- Drain pasta and rinse with cold water
- Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat
- Whisk in flour until smooth
- Add milk and cream and stir
- Add half of the shredded cheese and melt
- Season to taste
- Combine cheese sauce with pasta
- Layer pasta and remaining cheeses in a greased baking dish
- Add small splashes of milk if needed
- Bake until bubbly and golden brown
- Cool slightly before serving
Notes
- Serve fresh for best texture
- Do not assemble far in advance
- Cheese substitutions are acceptable
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern Soul Food
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 455
- Sugar: 6
- Sodium: 620
- Fat: 28
- Saturated Fat: 17
- Unsaturated Fat: 9
- Trans Fat: 1
- Carbohydrates: 34
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 18
- Cholesterol: 85