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    Soul Food Mac and Cheese

    Elbow macaroni baked in a rich blend of sharp and creamy cheeses until golden and bubbling on top.

    ⏱ 15 minPrep time
    🔥 40 minCook time
    🍽 8Servings
    🏷 Side DishCategory
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    Soul food baked mac and cheese

    Elbow macaroni baked in a rich blend of sharp and creamy cheeses until golden and bubbling on top.

    The holiday-table debate-settler

    Eggs, evaporated milk, and a sharp cheddar blend make this baked mac and cheese custardy, rich, and unmistakably soul food.

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    Step by stepInstructions

    1. Preheat the oven to 375°F and butter a 9x13 dish.
    2. Cook the macaroni 2 minutes shy of al dente; drain and toss with the butter.
    3. Whisk the eggs, evaporated milk, whole milk, salt, pepper, paprika, and dry mustard.
    4. Fold the macaroni with 3 cups of the cheddar and the Jack and Colby; transfer to the dish.
    5. Pour the custard over, top with the remaining cheddar, and bake 35-40 minutes until golden and set.
    6. Rest 15 minutes before serving.

    💡 Chef tips & storage

    The custard sets as it cools — don't skip the rest. For the classic bake, use a mix of cheeses; sharp cheddar is non-negotiable.

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    Recipe details

    Prep15 min
    Cook40 min
    Servings8
    CategorySide Dish
    PublishedAugust 16, 2026
    Emily — the cook behind My Comfort Recipes

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    Hi, I'm Emily — the cook behind My Comfort Recipes. Simple, tested comfort food for real weeknights, written down the way grandma would. Pull up a chair. More about me →

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