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southern mac-n-cheese

Recipe by
Michelle Brown
Boynton Beach, FL

This is a family favorite. My father taught me this as this was his specialty. This is definitely a comfort-food for me!

yield 8 serving(s)
prep time 1 Hr
cook time 30 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For southern mac-n-cheese

  • 12 oz
    elbow macaroni, cooked but still firm
  • 8 oz
    mild cheddar. shredded
  • 8 oz
    colby cheese, shredded
  • 8 oz
    monterey jack cheese, shredded
  • 3 Tbsp
    cream cheese
  • 1 can
    condensed milk
  • 1/4 tsp
    garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp
    black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp
    onion powder

How To Make southern mac-n-cheese

  • 1
    Preheat oven to 375.
  • 2
    Coat a thin layer of butter on a large casserole dish.
  • 3
    in a large bowl, pour colby, monterey jack, cheddar, and cream cheese on top of hot elbow macaroni and stir.
  • 4
    Stir in onion powder, garlic powder, and black pepper to macaroni mixture.
  • 5
    Transfer mixture to large prepared casserole dish and drizzle the can of condensed milk evenly throughout the dish.
  • 6
    Bake for 30-40 min or until slightly golden brown and bubbly on top.
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