• Prep 15 Min

  • Total 60 Min

  • Servings 8

When you’re longing for a little cheesy comfort but find yourself short on time, try our southern baked mac and cheese recipe—it’s ready to dig into in just one hour. Easy family dinner or delicious potluck contribution? You decide!

by Jessica Walker

Updated Jan 20, 2022

Ingredients

  • 2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni (about 6 oz)
  • 3 eggs, beaten
  • 1 block (10 oz) extra-sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 2 1/4 cups milk
  • Salt and pepper to taste

  • Steps

    • 1
      Heat oven to 350°F. In Dutch oven or 3-quart saucepan, cook and drain macaroni as directed on package.
    • 2
      In 9-inch square baking dish, mix cooked macaroni, beaten eggs and shredded cheese. Add milk, salt and pepper; mix well.
    • 3
      Bake 45 minutes. Enjoy!

    Tips from the Betty Crocker Kitchens

    • tip 1
      You can follow and make this Southern mac and cheese recipe ahead of time and put it in your fridge. However, you might want to add a little more milk before baking.
    • tip 2
      When pre-cooking the pasta, use the lowest amount of cooking time recommended on the package. This will help keep the macaroni from becoming too mushy after baking.
    • tip 3
      Extra-sharp cheddar has a bolder flavor than mild or medium cheddar, which makes it perfect for a simple dish like this Southern mac and cheese, where you want the cheese to be the star of the show.