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Homemade Macaroni and Cheese
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3 from 2 votes

Homemade Macaroni and Cheese

Homemade Macaroni and Cheese is a creamy, cheesy great tasting side dish. Easy to make with a few simple ingredients (two may surprise you).  Recipe and photography by Beverly Davis for CornbreadMillionaire.com.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: #homemademacaroniandcheese, sidedish
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 24kcal
Cost: $12

Ingredients

  • 1 box ( 8 ounces) elbow macaroni Or use two cups of elbow macaroni cooked according to instructions printed on box.
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt more or less as preferred
  • 1/2 teaspoon coarse ground black pepper to taste more or less as preferred
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
  • 2 blocks (8 ounces each) medium cheddar cheese divided
  • 1 blocks (8 ounces) shredded Monterey Jack Cheese Or use 1 packages (8 ounces) of Shredded Monterey Jack Cheese.
  • 1 large egg beaten
  • 1-1/3 cups cultured whole buttermilk Or use fat free buttermilk.
  • 2 tablespoons sour cream

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  • Boil elbow macaroni until "al dente" by following instructions printed on the package. Avoid overcooking until mushy because it will negatively impact the taste and texture of this side dish.
  • Pour cooked/drained elbow macaroni in an ungreased 9 x12 casserole dish.
  • Sprinkle with salt, coarse ground black pepper, and garlic powder (if using). Stir until well combined. Set aside.
  • Prepare the cheese. Thinly slice or shred ONE block of cheddar cheese and ONE block of Monterey Jack cheese. Layer slice cheese over top of seasoned elbow macaroni. Set aside.
  • In a medium sized bowl or large measuring cup, beat one egg. Add buttermilk, sour cream and beaten egg. Stir together until well combined.
  • Drizzle liquid mixture over top of sliced cheese. Stir gently until macaroni and cheese are both coated.
  • Place in preheated oven for 12-15 minutes OR until cheese is melted.
  • While dish is in the oven, cut remaining block of cheddar cheese into thin slices.
  • Carefully remove hot casserole dish from oven. Stir mixture until melted cheese is evenly distributed.
  • Layer remaining sliced cheese over top. Place under broiler for 5 to 10 minutes OR until cheese has melted and covered with brown spots.
  • After baking, Homemade Macaroni and Cheese may be slightly soupy. After cooling 10-12 minutes, it will thicken into a creamy cheese sauce.
  • Serve hot.