Description
Creamy mac and cheese brings comfort straight from Southern kitchens, blending rich cheeses into a classic pasta dish. Melted cheddar and smooth sauce create irresistible flavors you can’t resist savoring with family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
Cheese:
- 250 grams (8.8 ounces) mature cheddar cheese
- Alternative: red Leicester cheese
Pasta:
- 250 grams (8.8 ounces) macaroni
Liquid and Binding Ingredients:
- 250 milliliters (8.5 fluid ounces) evaporated milk
- 2 large eggs
- Freshly grated nutmeg
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Boil macaroni in salted water until tender but firm, approximately 6-8 minutes. Carefully drain pasta and transfer back to the cooking pot.
- Create a creamy blend by combining shredded cheeses, beaten eggs, evaporated milk, ground nutmeg, kosher salt, and freshly cracked black pepper. Whisk thoroughly until smooth and well-integrated.
- Pour the rich cheese mixture over hot macaroni, gently folding to ensure each pasta strand is evenly coated with the luxurious sauce.
- Transfer the cheesy pasta into a preheated ceramic or glass baking dish, spreading it uniformly for consistent heating.
- Place the dish in a 220°C oven and bake for 10-15 minutes, watching for a golden-brown crust and bubbling edges that indicate perfect doneness.
Notes
- Ensure pasta is cooked al dente to prevent mushiness when baking, maintaining a perfect texture.
- Grate cheese freshly for richer, more intense flavor compared to pre-shredded varieties.
- Experiment with different cheese blends like sharp cheddar, gruyère, or parmesan for unique taste profiles.
- Allow dish to rest 5-10 minutes after baking to help sauce set and make serving easier.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 10-15 mins
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 530 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 550 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 170 mg