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This absolutely delicious Southern Baked Macaroni and Cheese is wonderfully creamy and extra cheesy! Made with a minimum of three cheeses to make the best ever mac and cheese that is sure to be a family favorite!! My easy to make Southern Baked Macaroni and Cheese is the best creamy mac and cheese that your family is sure to love!!A cheesy delicious comfort food! While this baked mac and cheese is certainly worthy of being one that you reserve for holiday entertaining and family gatherings, I like to mix and bake it up for just any reason! The incredibly smooth, cheesy richness will earn this recipe a top spot in your family's favorite comfort foods! I know that when I serve this cheesy delight up, it is almost literally inhaled. Demands for more and for the recipe come next! Jump to:
If you do happen to have any leftover, this recipe is perfect for making leftover mac and cheese bites. Try my breaded mac and cheese bites or my easy baked mac and cheese bites for an extra delicious way to use your leftover macaroni and cheese! ❤️ Why You'll Love This Recipe!
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🧂 SubstitutionsMost commonly people will ask me for a substitute for the heavy cream in mac & cheese. There are many alternatives you can substitute and still get a beautifully creamy macaroni and cheese, here are a few of my favorites.
💭 Angela's Tips & Recipe NotesDo not forget to under cook your pasta! For best results cook the pasta according to package directions minus 2 minutes. Rinse under cold water to stop the pasta from continuing to cook. Get out your cheese grater. The best cheese is block cheese in this recipe. The already shredded cheeses in your grocer's dairy section has additives that prevent the same melting quality of freshly grated cheeses. To get a lovely browned topping, you can broil the baked mac and cheese for the last five minutes of the cocking time. Watch your dish closely though, as the cheesy topping goes from browned to burnt really quickly!! 🔪 Step-By-Step InstructionsSimple mac and cheese instructions below. You only need to boil your noodles, make your cheese sauce, pour it over the macaroni, stir, and bake.
📋 RecipeThis absolutely delicious Southern Baked Macaroni and Cheese is wonderfully creamy and extra cheesy! Made with a minimum of three cheeses to make the best ever mac and cheese that is sure to be a family favorite!! Servings: 10 servings Calories: 456kcal Prep 15 minutes Cooking 40 minutes Cooling Time 10 minutes Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes Pin Recipe
The best cheese is block cheese in this recipe. The already shredded cheeses in your grocer's dairy section has additives that prevent the same melting quality of freshly grated cheeses. To get a lovely browned topping, you can broil the baked mac and cheese for the last five minutes of the cocking time. Watch your dish closely though, as the cheesy topping goes from browned to burnt really quickly!! Calories: 456kcal (23%) | Carbohydrates: 35g (12%) | Protein: 19g (38%) | Fat: 27g (42%) | Saturated Fat: 16g (100%) | Cholesterol: 125mg (42%) | Sodium: 564mg (25%) | Potassium: 217mg (6%) | Fiber: 1g (4%) | Sugar: 3g (3%) | Vitamin A: 953IU (19%) | Vitamin C: 1mg (1%) | Calcium: 430mg (43%) | Iron: 1mg (6%) creamy mac n cheese, oven baked macaroni and cheese, Southern Baked Macaroni and Cheese Course Pasta, Side Dish Cuisine Southern Angela is an at home chef that developed a passion for all things cooking and baking at a young age in her Grandma's kitchen. After many years in the food service industry, she now enjoys sharing all of her family favorite recipes and creating tasty dinner and amazing dessert recipes here at Bake It With Love! Reader InteractionsCan I use heavy cream instead of milk in mac and cheese?Heavy whipping cream (or half and half) is the perfect substitute for milk in mac and cheese. This is actually a great option! The thicker consistency will produce a dreamy, creamy sauce that everyone will love. The flavor is bolder and richer, too, and you may enjoy it more than the original.
Which is better evaporated milk or heavy whipping cream in baked mac and cheese?Evaporated milk has more protein than regular milk, but less fat than heavy cream, which gives this easy baked macaroni and cheese a thick, creamy filling without too much greasiness.
Is heavy cream the same as heavy whipping cream for mac and cheese?The main difference between heavy cream vs whipping cream is the fat content of each. Heavy cream has over 36% of fat, while whipping cream has between 30% to 36%. Heavy cream is better suited to when you need a thickener in a soup or sauce, or a thicker whipped cream filling.
Can you use heavy cream instead of butter in mac and cheese?Therefore, adding butter, in this case, is optional after the cooking end to add some extra flavor and richness to the final dish. You can also choose milk, cream cheese, or heavy cream instead of butter to make it more creamy.
Can I use heavy cream to make Kraft mac and cheese?You should know substituting the milk and butter ingredients with heavy whipping cream when making Kraft Macaroni & Cheese makes for a creamier and, in my opinion, tastier cheese sauce. Necessity is the mother of all innovation.
Is heavy cream or half and half better for mac and cheese?For the most part, half-and-half and heavy cream are interchangeable. Using half-and-half in place of heavy cream can lighten up a pot of clam chowder without any major consequences, and on the flipside, a drizzle of cream in lieu of half-and-half can add extra richness to a dish of macaroni and cheese.
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