Southern Mac and Cheese
A rich and creamy baked macaroni and cheese made with a blend of American and Parmesan cheeses, perfectly seasoned with black pepper, mustard powder, and paprika for that classic Southern comfort food taste.
Ingredients
- •8 ounces elbow macaroni
- •1 teaspoon Kosher salt
- •3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- •3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- •3 cups whole milk
- •3 cups American cheese
- •3 tablespoons Parmesan
- •1¼ teaspoons black pepper
- •1¼ teaspoons mustard powder
- •⅛ teaspoon paprika
Cooking Instructions
- 1.
Preheat oven to 350°F. Cook macaroni in a large pot of boiling salted water, stirring occasionally, until noodles are very tender. Drain; transfer to a 3-quart baking dish.
15 min
- 2.
Meanwhile, melt butter in a medium pot over medium heat. Whisk in flour and cook, whisking, until pale golden, about 2 minutes. Whisking vigorously and constantly, gradually add milk. Bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to low; add 2 1/2 cups American cheese and whisk until melted. Whisk in Parmesan, pepper, and mustard powder. Season with salt.
10 min
- 3.
Pour cheese sauce over noodles in dish; stir to coat. Sprinkle remaining 1/2 cup American cheese over. Sprinkle with paprika. Bake until cheese is browned on top and bubbling around edges, 40-45 minutes.
45 min
