There are a lot of southern and classic baked mac & cheese recipes out there. And, we’ve tried a ton of them over the years. We always come back to my Mama’s recipe because none of them are as good. The addition of eggs, evaporated milk, eggs, butter, and mustard powder in its recipe gives this custard-style baked Macaroni and Cheese dish lots of cheesy gooey goodness.
Best Baked Macaroni and Cheese
Ingredients
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- 1 pound dried elbow macaroni
- 1 tablespoon butter, plus some for buttering the dish
- 4 eggs, beaten
- 1 tablespoon dried mustard powder
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- 2 cans evaporated milk
- 6 cups sharp grated cheddar cheese
- 2 cups grated colby jack cheese
- Paprika, for sprinkling
- 1 pound dried elbow macaroni
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Directions
- Preheat the oven to 350° F.
- Boil macaroni in water and 1 teaspoon salt until al dente.
- While macaroni is cooking, pour milk into a large bowl. Stir in eggs. Add mustard, pepper, garlic powder to the milk. Mix remaining salt in 1 tablespoon hot water and add to milk mixture. Add cheese, reserving enough cheddar to sprinkle on top.
- When pasta is done, drain thoroughly and return to pot. Stir butter into pasta.
- Add milk mixture to macaroni and stir.
- Pour macaroni into a large buttered casserole dish or lasagna pan, and sprinkle with remaining cheese. Sprinkle with paprika. We also bake in two smaller pans similar to these from Le Creuset. One works well for a half recipe, too.
- Bake for about 50 minutes, or until custard is set and the top is crusty. Let stand for at least 10 minutes before serving.
Md Rahman says
My kids love this baked macaroni. Thank you so much for your recipe.
Tamra Phelps says
I love mac n cheese, but I’d say stuffing is the best side, lol. But mac n cheese is a close second and always on my plate.
Tamra Phelps says
I love mac n cheese. But the best side is stuffing, lol. Still, mac n cheese is a close second!!
Debbie P says
This looks fantastic and I can;t wait to try it!
tonyjudystockton2012 says
Oh My Gosh this looks so yummy. I will be making it. Thank you
Shannon V Holmes says
This looks and sounds amazing! I will have to try your recipe.
tat2gurlzrock says
That looks amazing! I have never been good at making this. I am going to try your recipe!
Amy Drazen says
My daughters love mac and cheese, and we’ve only had the box type. I’ve never made it from scratch. Now, I am motivated to make your recipe, since it is the “best!” 🙂
Kathy Pease says
This looks so yummy and I will have to try out the recipe 🙂
nurselinda101 says
This sounds so good. My family loves macoroni and cheese. Nothing like home made. Thank you so much for sharing
Elizabeth O says
Honestly, when my kids were younger, I used to make it often because they enjoyed it. I haven’t had mac and cheese in years. I like the addition of dried mustard to your recipe. Very interesting.
Marcus says
Elizabeth, you’re killing me, no Mac-n Cheese for years! I would be in the ER. Do you and I a favor and try this recipe, dried mustard included. Please, so I can sleep at night!! lol
Jessica says
Ooh.. I love baked Mac and cheese. I haven’t been able to find a recipe I’ve really liked though so I will have to give this one a shot.
Marcus says
Me Too Jesica! I am a Mac-N-Cheeseiac and this recipe is the Bomb!
forkwardthinkingfoodinista says
The best…well that means I must deffo give this a whirl for sure. Love a good bit of mac and cheese xx
Marcus says
Me too! I have incurable Macatitus with cheese! lol
Emma McKnight says
Wow this looks absolutely delicious!!! Definitely going to have to try this!
Marcus says
Emma, go ahead! I will wait. lol
Chris Bloomfield says
I love homemade mac and cheese. This recipe looks delicious, I’ve not tried it with an egg before. it looks like it makes it stick together and fluffy. I am going to make it this way and see what the family thinks.
Marcus says
Chris I think you will be a Household Hero!.You are correct, the egg is a binder. Get your Mac On!!
Nati says
I’ve never made macaroni and cheese before, it sounds interesting!
Marcus says
Nati, Mac N Cheese is a cultural classic, you must embark on this journey of enlightenment!
NaturalBeautyAndMakeup(Ana) says
I have never tried baked Mac and cheese. This recipe seems easy and delicious to me ? I will definitely try making this someday soon!
Marcus says
I feel this recipe is well worth your exploration!
Holly Lasha says
My 10 year old is a mac and cheese fanatic. She would love this baked version!
Marcus says
Well Holly, it sounds like your daughter has Great Fanatical Taste. lol
Kate Loves Travel says
Ooh, that looks really, really good! I could just eat that right now…
Marcus says
Well Kate, I am sorry to inform you that, as I type this reply,I am Destroying a Humungous Serving of this Golden Goodness! lol
Sharvina.y says
Thanks for sharing this recipe! I’ll try it out this week, as I find it great & tasty.
Marcus says
Sharvina, please forward time and place of this Golden Event, so I can Vacate my itenerary!! lol
Jen says
All time favorite. Just can’t wait to make one later, 🙂 🙂
Marcus says
Jen, I concur!, I have Loved Mac N Cheese my whole life, I even have the T Shirt!!! lol
GiGi Eats Celebrities says
Oh my jeeze! That really DOES look good!!!
Marcus says
If I had E-Smell I would hook you up girl!
Stephanie says
I make a very similar baked macaroni and cheese, too! It’s so yummy and my boys prefer it over regular mac and cheese any day!
Marcus says
Well Stephanie, it sounds like your Mac n Cheese is the Bomb!
Denise Low says
This looks so delicious and creamy. Thank you for sharing.
Cynthia Conley says
Mac & Cheese is a favorite of mine. Eggs are a new addition for me, I’ll have to try it.
sara Schultz says
I looooove cheesy mac n cheese!
Rena Walter says
We love mac n cheese!
larescoe says
Yum, I loved baked macaroni and cheese! This sounds like a delicious recipe, I love using multiple kinds of cheese! Thank you so much for sharing. 🙂
ouachitadawn says
It’s hard to go wrong with mac ‘n cheese.
donna holder says
number one food kids love