Sweetie Pie's Mac & Cheese
Sweetie Pie's Mac & Cheese is a rich, creamy baked macaroni and cheese loaded with Velveeta, cheddar, Colby & Monterey Jack, evaporated milk, and a lightly browned cheddar topping. It is a generous comfort-food pan that is perfect for holidays, family dinners, or cookouts.
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Ingredients
- 16 ounces elbow macaroni cooked according to the package directions until tender
- 1 cup whole milk
- 24 ounces evaporated milk
- 3 eggs
- 1 stick butter cubed
- 8 ounces Colby & Monterey Jack cheese shredded
- 8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese shredded
- 1 pound Velveeta cubed
- salt to taste; start modestly because the cheeses bring plenty
- 1 tablespoon ground white pepper
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup sour cream optional
- 1 cup mild cheddar cheese shredded, for the topping
- cooking oil spray for the baking dish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray a 10x14-inch baking pan or a tall 9x13-inch dish with cooking oil spray.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, cook the elbow macaroni according to the package directions until tender, and drain it well without rinsing.
- While the macaroni cooks, whisk the whole milk, evaporated milk, and eggs together in a very large bowl until combined.
- Add the optional sour cream, salt to taste, ground white pepper, and granulated sugar to the milk mixture and stir until combined.
- Add the drained cooked macaroni to the milk mixture, then stir in the cubed butter, shredded Colby & Monterey Jack, shredded sharp cheddar, and cubed Velveeta until everything is mixed through.
- Pour the macaroni mixture into the prepared pan, spread it evenly into the corners, and sprinkle the mild cheddar evenly over the top, including near the edges.
- Bake for 45 minutes, until the top is lightly browned, then let it sit for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
Cover leftovers tightly and refrigerate for up to 3 to 4 days. Reheat individual servings in the microwave until hot, stirring once or twice if possible; add a small splash of milk if needed to loosen. Larger amounts can be reheated covered in a 350°F oven until warmed through. Freezing is not recommended because the creamy dairy and tender pasta are best fresh or refrigerated.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingsCalories: 569kcalCarbohydrates: 35.4gProtein: 21.1gFat: 35.3gSaturated Fat: 20gTrans Fat: 0.6gCholesterol: 137mgSodium: 946mgFiber: 1gSugar: 6.3g