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Southern Baked Mac and Cheese

🍽️N/A Servings
📅Jul 18, 2026

Ingredients

4 cups elbow macaroni (16 oz)
1 lb sharp cheddar
1 lb Colby Jack
0.5 lb mozzarella cheese
some smoked Gouda
4 tbsp butter
0.33 cup sour cream
1 can evaporated milk
2 cups heavy cream
1 egg
salt
pepper
smoked paprika
mustard powder

Instructions

1
Step 1: Salt the water and cook elbow macaroni for 6 minutes.
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Step 2: Mix cheese, butter, sour cream, evaporated milk, heavy cream, and egg.
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Step 3: Season with salt, pepper, smoked paprika, and mustard powder.
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Step 4: Layer the cheese mixture and sprinkle with paprika.
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Step 5: Bake at 350°F for 25 minutes and broil for 5 minutes for a crispy top.