The Cheesiest Southern Baked Mac & Cheese Recipe

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheddar cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Lower calorie option or more budget-friendly.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Healthier fat source or cheaper alternative.

Boil a whole box of Mueller's elbows in salted water for 10 minutes until al dente.

Drain the noodles in a colander.

Shred medium cheddar cheese, sharp cheddar cheese, and hoop cheese (remove red rind before shredding).

In a pot, add 4 tablespoons of corn starch and 2 teaspoons of salt, and 0.5 teaspoon of pepper.

Whisk in a little bit of milk before adding the full 5 cups of whole milk.

Add 4 tablespoons of butter to the pot and whisk continuously until the mixture thickens.

Remove from heat and stir in the shredded cheeses, reserving some for topping.

Combine the drained noodles with the cheese sauce.

Grease a baking dish with a pad of butter.

Pour the noodle and cheese mixture into the greased baking dish.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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