Down Home Mac/Cheese Recipe

Name: Down Home Mac/Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 box Elbow noodles; 1 cup Sharp Cheddar cheese; 1/2 cup Mozzarella cheese; 1/2 cup Mild cheddar cheese; 1 tablespoon of Salt; 1 tablespoon of Pepper; 1 teaspoon of Chili powder; 1 tablespoon of Garlic powder; 1 teaspoon of Paprika; 1/3 cup Buttermilk; 1 Egg; 1/4 cup of Flour; 1 stick of butter; 1/4 can milk

Servings: persons

1 box Elbow noodles
1 cup Sharp Cheddar cheese
1/2 cup Mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup Mild cheddar cheese
1 tablespoon of Salt
1 tablespoon of Pepper
1 teaspoon of Chili powder
1 tablespoon of Garlic powder
1 teaspoon of Paprika
1/3 cup Buttermilk
1 Egg
1/4 cup of Flour
1 stick of butter
1/4 can milk

1
Boil noodles until chewy not gummy they should have some firmness but cooked throughly. Then rinse with Luke warm water then strain.
2
Pre heat oven to 350 and Shred all cheese in separate bowls
3
In a saucepan heat up the butter milk and add butter bring to a simmer the cut off the heat
4
In a bowl mix all dry ingredients with the egg then add that slowly to the saucepan.
5
Bring to a simmer then cut the heat. Add mozzarella and cheddar to mix then pour in the can milk to mixture and melt cheeses to it becomes a sauce.
6
Get any desired design pan and put strained noodles into the pan and pour sauce mix to noodles.
7
Then take the sharp cheddar and mix to the cheese sauce noodles and mix thoroughly and smooth top.
8
Then bake until golden to light brown with a little crust on edges for goodness
9
Let rest for 10 minutes then enjoy all that down home comfort. Let me know how yours came out

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

My Personal Notes

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 box Elbow noodles, 1 cup Sharp Cheddar cheese, 1/2 cup Mozzarella cheese, 1/2 cup Mild cheddar cheese, and more.

Yes, Down Home Mac/Cheese falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Down Home Mac/Cheese

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Variations & substitutions

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