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Southern Mac N Cheese
Shauntay

Old Fashioned Soul Food Baked Mac and Cheese

Servings: 12

Ingredients
  

  • 16 ounces macaroni noodles
  • 2 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup half n half
  • 1 stick unsalted butter melted
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 2 tbsp sour cream
  • 1 tsp seasoning salt
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 1/8 tsp ground black pepper
  • 24 ounces Colby Jack or Monterrey Jack cheese shredded
  • 8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese shredded

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees
  2. Boil macaroni noodles according to packaging (prepare them al dente), drain them and set aside
  3. In a large bowl, add pasta noodles and melted butter, stir well
  4. Add heavy cream, half and half, sour cream, seasoning salt, onion powder, garlic powder, and black pepper-stir well
  5. Stir in beaten eggs and 16 ounces of Monterey Jack cheese, stir well
  6. Stir in 8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese and mix well
  7. Grease a baking dish with butter (or spray with non stick spray) and pour in macaroni mixture
  8. Sprinkle remaining 8 ounces of Monterrey jack cheese over the top
  9. Bake for 35-40 minutes or until bubbly and golden
  10. Remove from oven and let it sit for 5-10 minutes before serving