Southern Baked Mac and Cheese
This rich and decadent baked pasta is a Southern Black staple for cold weather. Steering away from the standard stovetop mac, this version includes three kinds of cheese and bakes up like a casserole with a crispy, golden top. The addition of eggs makes it similar to a cheesy, savory custard. Dovetailing Tip: Start brining your turkey tonight to give it time to sit.
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Serving size: 10
Calories per serving: 483
Ingredients:
Cook time:
Serving size: 10
Calories per serving: 483
kosher salt
1 pound elbow macaroni
5 large eggs
3 1/2 cups heavy cream
2 1/2 teaspoons cajun seasoning
1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 pound sharp cheddar, shredded
1 pound whole-milk mozzarella, shredded
1 pound gouda, shredded
Directions:
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
Cook the macaroni according to the package directions until 3 minutes less than fully cooked. Drain and rinse under cold water until cooled; drain well. Add the cooked pasta back to the pot.
Put the eggs, heavy cream, Cajun seasoning, ground mustard, nutmeg and a big pinch of salt in a medium bowl and whisk to combine. Pour over the cooked pasta and stir to combine.
Toss together the Cheddar, mozzarella and Gouda in a large bowl. Add the cheeses to the pot and stir to evenly combine. Transfer the mixture to a 9-by-13-inch baking dish.
Bake until the center of the mac and cheese is set and the top is golden brown, 60 to 70 minutes. Let cool about 10 minutes before serving.
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Cook the macaroni according to the package directions until 3 minutes less than fully cooked. Drain and rinse under cold water until cooled; drain well. Add the cooked pasta back to the pot.
Put the eggs, heavy cream, Cajun seasoning, ground mustard, nutmeg and a big pinch of salt in a medium bowl and whisk to combine. Pour over the cooked pasta and stir to combine.
Toss together the Cheddar, mozzarella and Gouda in a large bowl. Add the cheeses to the pot and stir to evenly combine. Transfer the mixture to a 9-by-13-inch baking dish.
Bake until the center of the mac and cheese is set and the top is golden brown, 60 to 70 minutes. Let cool about 10 minutes before serving.
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