Best Classic Southern Macaroni And Cheese Recipes

Classic Southern Macaroni and Cheese image

Provided by Virginia Willis

Time 1h10m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 tablespoon unsalted butter
Coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 cups elbow macaroni
8 ounces grated extra-sharp Cheddar (about 2 cups)
2 cups milk
2 large eggs, lightly beaten

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Butter a 9-by-13-inch ovenproof casserole dish.
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the macaroni and cook until tender (a little more than al dente), about 12 minutes. Drain well in a colander.
In a large bowl, combine the macaroni, cheese, milk and eggs. Add some salt and pepper. Transfer to the prepared dish.
Bake until golden brown and bubbly, about 30 minutes. Transfer to a rack to cool slightly before serving.

Southern Living's Classic Baked Macaroni and Cheese image

Provided by senseicheryl

Categories Cheese

Time 40m

Yield 4 bowls of mac & cheese, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (8 ounce) package elbow macaroni
2 tablespoons butter (or margarine)
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups milk
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper
1 (8 ounce) package sharp cheddar cheese, shredded, divided

Steps:

Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
Prepare pasta according to package directions. Keep warm.
Melt butter in a large saucepan or Dutch oven over medium-low heat; whisk in flour until smooth. Cook, whisking constantly, 2 minutes. Gradually whisk in milk, and cook, whisking constantly, 5 minutes or until thickened. Remove from heat. Stir in salt, peppers, 1 cup shredded cheese and cooked pasta.
Spoon pasta mixture into 4 lightly greased (8-ounce) ramekins; top with remaining 1 cup cheese.
Bake for 15 minutes or until bubbly. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 596.3, Fat 30, SaturatedFat 18.6, Cholesterol 91.9, Sodium 746.7, Carbohydrate 54.6, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 1.4, Protein 26.5