Southern Macaroni and Cheese Pie

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Mac and cheese pie is a staple of all good Southern family dinners, church dinners, and socials.

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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
35 mins
Total Time:
50 mins
Servings:
8
Yield:
1 9x13-inch dish
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Ingredients

  • cooking spray

  • 2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni

  • ½ cup butter

  • 2 (12 ounce) cans evaporated milk

  • 1 tablespoon ground black pepper

  • 3 eggs

  • 1 teaspoon salt

  • 4 cups shredded Cheddar cheese

  • 1 pinch paprika, or to taste (Optional)

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Spray a 9x13-inch casserole dish with cooking spray.

  2. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain.

  3. While the macaroni is cooking, slowly melt butter in a large pot over low heat. Stir in evaporated milk and pepper; cook until heated through.

  4. Whisk eggs in a bowl until smooth. Whisk in about 1/2 cup of the hot evaporated milk mixture, 1 tablespoon at a time, until thoroughly incorporated. Whisk egg mixture back into the saucepan and continue to heat gently, whisking constantly, until milk mixture almost comes to a simmer and the sauce thickens.

  5. Gently mix in cooked macaroni and salt until combined. Spoon 1/4 of the macaroni mixture in a layer into the bottom of the prepared casserole dish and top with 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese. Repeat layers three more times, then sprinkle paprika over the casserole.

  6. Bake in the preheated oven until bubbling, about 20 minutes.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

621 Calories
43g Fat
30g Carbs
29g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 621
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 43g 55%
Saturated Fat 26g 132%
Cholesterol 197mg 66%
Sodium 919mg 40%
Total Carbohydrate 30g 11%
Dietary Fiber 1g 4%
Total Sugars 10g
Protein 29g 58%
Vitamin C 2mg 2%
Calcium 742mg 57%
Iron 2mg 12%
Potassium 425mg 9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.