Southern Macaroni Pie
Discover the ultimate comfort food classic with this Southern Macaroni Pie recipe, a rich and creamy baked dish that’s perfect for any occasion. This Southern staple combines tender elbow macaroni with a decadent custard made from whole milk, heavy cream, and eggs, all infused with the bold flavors of sharp cheddar cheese and a hint of paprika. Topped with a golden layer of melted cheddar and Parmesan, this dish boasts an irresistible crispy crust that contrasts beautifully with its creamy interior. Ready in under an hour, this crowd-pleasing recipe is easy to prepare, whether you’re serving it as a hearty side dish or a satisfying main course. Perfect for holidays, potlucks, or weeknight dinners, Southern Macaroni Pie will quickly become a family favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 oz elbow macaroni
- 3 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1.5 cups whole milk
- 0.5 cups heavy cream
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper, freshly ground
- 0.5 tsp paprika
- 0.25 cups parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 cooking spray or butter for greasing the dish
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9-inch baking dish with cooking spray or butter and set aside.
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the macaroni according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the milk, heavy cream, eggs, melted butter, salt, pepper, and paprika until fully combined.
Add 2 1/2 cups of shredded cheddar cheese to the milk mixture and stir to combine.
Add the cooked and drained macaroni to the cheese mixture, stirring to coat the pasta evenly.
Pour the macaroni mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it out evenly.
Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup of cheddar cheese and the grated Parmesan cheese evenly over the top of the macaroni.
Bake in the preheated oven for 35–45 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the custard is set.
Remove the macaroni pie from the oven and let it cool for 5–10 minutes before serving.
Slice the macaroni pie into squares and serve warm as a side dish or a main course.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3267 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 203.2 g | 261% | |
| Saturated Fat | 124.5 g | 622% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 978 mg | 326% | |
| Sodium | 5182 mg | 225% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 206.5 g | 75% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.8 g | 31% | |
| Total Sugars | 25.8 g | ||
| Protein | 148.9 g | 298% | |
| Vitamin D | 7.8 mcg | 39% | |
| Calcium | 3141 mg | 242% | |
| Iron | 13.0 mg | 72% | |
| Potassium | 1093 mg | 23% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
