Southern Baked Mac and Cheese: Grandma's Secret Recipe

Name: Southern Baked Mac and Cheese: Grandma's Secret Recipe
Total time: 48 mins
Ingredients: 1 pound elbow macaroni; 4 pounds Cheddar cheese, sliced; 1.5 cups milk; 5 eggs, or more to taste; 1 tablespoon yellow mustard; ground black pepper to taste

This is my grandmother's famous macaroni and cheese recipe that everyone loves. It's simple to make, but the cooking time is key. A holiday favorite!

Total time48 mins
Prep time15 mins
Cook time33 mins
Yield20 servings, 20

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Servings

Ingredients

1 pound elbow macaroni
4 pounds Cheddar cheese, sliced
1.5 cups milk
5 eggs, or more to taste
1 tablespoon yellow mustard
ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Gather all ingredients needed for this recipe.
Boil elbow macaroni in lightly salted water until al dente, about 8 minutes. Drain the macaroni.
In a 5-quart baking dish, create layers of macaroni and Cheddar cheese, ending with a layer of cheese on top.
In a bowl, whisk together milk, eggs, and mustard. Pour the mixture over the macaroni, making sure it coats all the noodles.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly. Season with black pepper to taste.
Serve and enjoy the best Southern mac and cheese!

Nutrition

Calories: 478 kcal
Fat Content: 32 g
Fiber Content: 1 g
Sugar Content: 2 g
Sodium Content: 599 mg
Protein Content: 28 g
Cholesterol Content: 143 mg
Carbohydrate Content: 19 g
Saturated Fat Content: 20 g
Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g