How To Make Southern-Style Mac ‘n’ Cheese
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Serves:
Ingredients
- 8 ounces elbow macaroni
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
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Cook the elbow macaroni according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
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In a large saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the flour and cook for 1 minute, until bubbly. Gradually whisk in the milk until smooth.
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Stir in the salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Cook for 2-3 minutes, until the mixture thickens.
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Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the shredded cheddar, mozzarella, and Parmesan cheeses until melted and creamy.
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Add the cooked macaroni to the cheese sauce and stir until well coated. Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish.
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Sprinkle paprika evenly over the top of the mac ‘n’ cheese.
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Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, until golden and bubbly.
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Allow the mac ‘n’ cheese to cool for a few minutes before serving.
Nutrition
- Calories : 545kcal
- Total Fat : 31g
- Saturated Fat : 19g
- Cholesterol : 94mg
- Sodium : 776mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 43g
- Dietary Fiber : 2g
- Sugar : 6g
- Protein : 24g
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