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Southern Baked Macaroni and Cheese

Cultural Context

Southern Baked Macaroni and Cheese is a beloved comfort food in the Southern United States, often served at family gatherings and holiday meals. This dish showcases the region's love for rich, cheesy flavors and hearty ingredients. While recipes vary, the classic version typically features a creamy cheese sauce baked to perfection, resulting in a crispy top layer. Today, it's enjoyed across the country, with many variations incorporating different cheeses and spices to suit personal tastes.

SouthernUSmain
45 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
16 ounces sour cream
16 ounces cottage cheese
2 eggs
garlic salt
black pepper
1 pound elbow macaroni
Campbell's cheddar cheese
half a bag triple cheddar cheese
olive oil
seasoning salt

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: low-fat cheddar cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Low-fat cheddar reduces calories while processed cheese melts better.

monterey jack cheese

🥗Healthier: part-skim mozzarella

💰Cheaper: colby cheese

Part-skim mozzarella is lower in fat, while colby is often less expensive.

cream cheese

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt adds creaminess with fewer calories, while sour cream is often cheaper.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier, while margarine can be a cheaper substitute.

1

Prepare a pot filled with water on high heat and add salt and olive oil for cooking the noodles.

2

In a mixing bowl, combine sour cream, cottage cheese, and cheddar cheese, then season with garlic salt and black pepper.

3

Taste the mixture and adjust seasoning as needed, adding more cheddar cheese if desired.

4

Add half a bag of triple cheddar cheese to the mixture and season again with garlic salt and black pepper.

5

Add 2 eggs to the mixture and stir well to combine.

6

Cook the elbow macaroni according to package instructions, then strain and season with pepper and seasoning salt to taste.

7

Combine the seasoned noodles with the cheese filling, using gloves to mix thoroughly until all noodles are coated.

Cooking Techniques

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Equipment Needed

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Allergens

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Also Known As

Baked Mac and CheeseSouthern Mac and Cheese

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