Transfer to a baking dish and and add the remaining cheese to the top. Place on a baking sheet under the broiler for 3-5 minutes, rotating until the cheese melts and is golden brown. Remove and let it rest for about 5 minutes before serving.
Barbara’s Tips + Notes
You can add Jarlsberg cheese instead of gruyere and you can use regular cheddar instead of white.
You can easily double this recipe.
If you use anything lighter than cream, it will not be as thick.
You can make this in advance and refrigerate. Let it come to room temperature and then pace under the broiler as directed.
How to make Old Fashioned Baked Macaroni and Cheese
Step 1
Cook the pasta in a large pot of salted water, drain and put the cooked macaroni on a rimmed baking sheet to cool.
Step 2
While the pasta is cooling, in a medium sauce pan heat up cream over medium heat until it starts to thicken, then reduce to low heat and gradually add about 40% of the cheese mixture. It will get thicker once the cheese is added.
It will get thicker once the cheese is added.
Step 3
Place it in a casserole dish and cover with remaining cheese.
Heat the oven to broil and bake until it’s melted and golden brown.
Be prepared for a Southern mac and cheese that will have you adding this recipe to any family gathering. With just a few ingredients, you have a classic comfort side dish that goes well with so many of your family favorites.
While there’s nothing wrong with the convenience of the blue box version, you can make this delicious mac and cheese in the same amount of time.
You can easily double this recipe and make it in an iron skillet or oven proof skillet.
Macaroni and Cheese Recipe Southern FAQs
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