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Southern Mac and Cheese Baked Easy Delicious Recipe

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Southern Mac and Cheese Baked is a classic comfort dish that’s creamy and easy to make. This recipe shows How To Make Homemade Mac And Cheese Easy with just a few ingredients. Enjoy a rich and smooth Easy Mac And Cheese Recipe With Cream Cheese perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

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  • 2–¼ cups uncooked elbow macaroni
  • 4 tablespoons butter room temperature slightly softened
  • ¾ cup whole milk room temperature or half and half or evaporated milk
  • 3 cups freshly shredded sharp cheddar cheese divided one 8-oz block of sharp cheddar cheese
  • ½ tablespoon sea salt for boiling the pasta if desired
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt for flavoring the mac and cheese if desired
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  1. Heat your oven to 375F and make sure butter and milk are at room temperature before starting.
  2. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the macaroni until just tender, then drain and return it to the pot off the heat.
  3. Add the butter to the hot pasta and stir gently until melted, then pour in the milk.
  4. Mix in half a teaspoon of sea salt, black pepper, and half of the shredded cheese by lightly tossing the pasta to blend.
  5. Transfer the mixture to a 2-quart casserole dish, top with the remaining cheese, and bake uncovered for 10 minutes.
  6. Once baked, remove from oven and stir gently. Let the dish rest for a few minutes to reduce stringiness before serving.

Notes

  • This recipe has been tested multiple times in my kitchen
  • Your success depends on carefully following the recipe and instructions as written
  • If you love mac and cheese, why not check out my Beefy Mac and Cheese Just add ground beef and a few more ingredients for a quick and easy main entree Delicious!

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