Southern mac n cheese recipe paula deen

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How does Paula Deen make mac and cheese?
What does adding an egg to mac and cheese do?
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What is the best cheese combination for mac and cheese?

You just can’t go wrong with classic macaroni and cheese. This Easy Baked Mac and Cheese will have everyone coming back for a second helping.

Easy Baked Mac and Cheese

3 cups shredded Cheddar cheese, divided
2 cups elbow macaroni, cooked according to package directions
3 large eggs
1 cup evaporated milk
½ cup sour cream
½ teaspoon kosher salt
¼ cup unsalted butter, cubed

Preheat oven to 350°. Spray an 8-inch square baking dish with cooking spray.
In a large bowl, stir together 2 cups Cheddar and hot cooked pasta until combined. In a medium bowl, whisk together eggs, evaporated milk, sour cream, and salt. Stir egg mixture and butter into pasta mixture until combined. Pour mixture into prepared pan.
Bake until hot and bubbly, about 30 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining 1 cup Cheddar, and bake until cheese is melted, about 5 minutes more. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.

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"There is another recipe on Recipezaar for Mac and Cheese from Paula Deen that is a bit different than this. This version has more cheese and I prefer it."

Ready In:

1hr 20mins

Ingredients:

ingredients

3⁄4 lb elbow macaroni
3 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese (10 oz.)
3 large eggs
1⁄2 cup sour cream
1 cup milk
4 teaspoons unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
salt

directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Lightly butter an 8x12" baking dish.
In a pot of boiling salted water, cook the macaroni until al dente. Drain, transfer to a bowl.
Add two cups of the cheese and toss until melted.
In another bowl, whisk the eggs with the sour cream.
Add the milk, butter, and 1/2 teaspoons salt.
Stir the mixture into the macaroni and pour it into the prepared baking dish.
Sprinkle the remaining cheese on top.
Bake for 35 minutes, until bubbling and cheese is melted.
Let the macaroni and cheese stand for 15 minutes before serving.

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Reviews

8/04/08 Definitely a hit with my boyfriend and I. We like more of a bite to our dishes so we added Parmesan cheese and Asiago cheese to the mix. UPDATE: 2/24/09 Made it again and had less sour cream, but added green onions. Wonderful!
Delicious! We made this tonight with salisbury steaks for Independence Day. It is more of a casserole and is very easy to make. We will definitely keep this one handy.
Great Mac&Cheese! This is real man food.....not your usual "out of the box" kiddy stuff!
Not your typical mac and cheese. It is more casserole like than creamy mac & cheese.
I liked the sour cream. I did a few things different. My husband likes meatballs so I made them small w/ Italian seasoning and added them. I sliced some onions really thin and sauteed them w/ garlic. All I had was mild cheddar cheese but I think I'd have preferred the sharp ceddar. The sauce part really turned out good. This recipe is a keeper. Thanks!

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How does Paula Deen make mac and cheese?

How to Make.

Boil the macaroni in water for six minutes. Drain..

In a medium saucepan, mix butter and cheese. Stir until the cheese melts..

In a slow cooker, combine cheese mixture and add the eggs (I omitted the eggs), sour cream, soup, salt, milk, mustard and pepper. ... .

Cook on low for 2 ½ hours, stirring occasionally..

What does adding an egg to mac and cheese do?

The egg will make the Mac and Cheese smoother and creamier. I have tried this recipe with and without adding the egg and it does affect the texture of the final recipe. In a medium bowl, beat one egg. Warm the egg by drizzling in, very slowly, 2-3 Tablespoons of the thickened milk mixture.

How does Paula Deen make baked mac and cheese?

In a bowl, whisk together the milk, sour cream, eggs, butter, hot sauce, and salt. Pour the milk mixture over the macaroni. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes or until golden brown and bubbling. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.

What is the best cheese combination for mac and cheese?

For a mac and cheese recipe, consider the combination of sharper cheddar cheeses and a flavorful Parmesan. This cheese adds a boost of fruity, nutty notes to your favorite macaroni recipes. Parmesan is also ideal for grating on top of mac and cheese before you bake it to add golden color.