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Southern Style Mac and Cheese
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Southern Style Mac and Cheese

50 minServes 8Nutri-Score D€€
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what you need

Ingredients

8 people
  • elbow macaroniGrains450 g
  • chicken bouillonPantry15 g
  • Monterey Jack cheese (shredded)Dairy225 g
  • white cheddar (shredded)Dairy225 g
  • sharp cheddar (shredded)Dairy225 g
  • butter (half a stick)Dairy55 g
  • evaporated milkDairy355 ml
  • heavy whipping creamDairy240 ml
  • seasoning blend (salt, pepper, garlic and onion powder)Spices5 g
  • cheddar cheese (shredded, for topping)Dairy100 g

per serving

Nutrition

486kcal

Carbs
50 g
Proteins
18 g
Fat
24 g
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Tools

  • Stockpot
  • Baking dish
  • Saucepan
  • Grater
  • Whisk

step by step

Method

  1. Boil the pasta

    • Bring a large pot of water to a boil and stir in the chicken bouillon.
    • Add the elbow macaroni and cook until tender.
    Step 1
  2. Shred the cheeses

    • Grate the Monterey Jack, white cheddar and sharp cheddar.
    Step 2
  3. Prepare the baking dish

    • Drain the pasta without rinsing it and transfer to the baking dish.
    • Add the butter and let it melt into the hot noodles.
    Step 3
  4. Make the cheese sauce

    • In a saucepan, combine the evaporated milk, heavy whipping cream and all the shredded cheese.
    • Season with the seasoning blend and stir over low heat until smooth and melted.
    Step 4
  5. Combine and bake

    • Pour the cheese sauce over the noodles and stir to coat.
    • Top with more cheddar and place under the broiler until golden and bubbly.
    Step 5