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Southern Baked Macaroni

Southern Baked Macaroni Recipe

My Southern family favorite! The KEY is to taste each stage (except the egg stage) to ensure PERFECTLY seasoned macaroni.
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Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 1 hr 30 mins
Course Side Dish
Cuisine Southern American
Calories 763.1 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 (14 1/2 ounce) box elbow macaroni
  • 3 -4 tablespoons butter
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 tablespoon salt (to taste)
  • 2 teaspoons pepper (to taste)
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 4 cups shredded cheddar cheese

Instructions
 

  • Cook macaroni according to directions on box, DO NOT OVER COOK!
  • Drain pasta in strainer.
  • In a deep and large casserole pan place macaroni.
  • Add butter, taste, add salt, taste, add pepper and taste again. Make adjustments at each stage if necessary.
  • Minus 1 cup of cheddar cheese, add all remaining 5 cups.
  • In a separate bowl mix eggs well.
  • Stir in eggs with a large wooden spoon.
  • Cover all with foil tightly.
  • Cook for 45 minutes at 350°F.
  • Uncover after 45 minutes and add last cup of cheese over the top. Bake uncovered for another 15-30 minutes until desired brownness is achieved.

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Nutrition

Serving: 128gCalories: 763.1kcalCarbohydrates: 56.9gProtein: 38.8gFat: 41.8gSaturated Fat: 25.2gCholesterol: 185.9mgSodium: 1943.5mgFiber: 2.5gSugar: 2.8g
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