Old Fashioned Southern Mac and Cheese
My baked Southern mac and cheese is rich, creamy, and topped with crunchy bread crumbs. My family requests this easy recipe over and over!
Servings 12 Servings
Calories 468kcal
Ingredients
- 1 Pound Box Elbow Macaroni
- 3 ½ Cups Sharp Cheddar Cheese Shredded (Divided)
- ¼ Cup Butter Softened
- 1 ½ Cups Whole Milk Heated
- 3 Eggs
- ½ Cup Sour Cream
- 1 Teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 1 Teaspoon Onion Powder
- 4 Tablespoons Butter Melted
- 2 Cups Bread Crumbs
- Salt and Pepper To Taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray 9x13 inch casserole dish with non stick cooking spray. Set aside.
- Cook pasta according to the package instructions.
- In a medium bowl, heat milk in microwave for 1-2 minutes. Gradually add to eggs to temper. Stir in sour cream, onion powder, garlic powder, and salt/pepper.
- In a large bowl, combine hot pasta 2 ½ cups of cheese, and butter. Stir in milk mixture. Pour into prepared dish.
- In a small bowl, combine melted butter and bread crumbs.
- Top with breadcrumbs and remaining cheese. Bake for 30-45 minutes or until golden brown.
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Nutrition
Calories: 468kcal | Carbohydrates: 44g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 103mg | Sodium: 440mg | Potassium: 225mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 734IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 330mg | Iron: 2mg