Paula Deen's Macaroni and Cheese
Paula Deen's Macaroni and Cheese is a rich and creamy dish that is sure to please any cheese lover. This dish is made with three different kinds of cheese, and the pasta is cooked in a cheesy sauce. The result is a delicious and hearty dish that will leave you feeling satisfied.
Ingredients
- 2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni *Not a pound*
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter softened/melted. Equal to 1/2 stick.
- 1 cup half-and half
- 4 large eggs
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Optional: 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 8 oz. 8 oz.
- 13 slices of American cheese cut into cubes. Velveeta packaged slices are also good. (8 oz.
- 4 oz. cream cheese softened
Instructions
- Note: Butter, half and half, and cheeses must be at room temperature before they are added to the macaroni.
Oven Baked Method
- Preheat oven to 350°F
- According to the package instructions, boil the macaroni until they are al dente.
- Mix the softened butter, half-and-half, eggs, sour milk, salt/pepper/cayenne, and melted butter. Mix until well combined. It will become a little lumpy.
- Drain the macaroni, and then return it to the pot in which it was boiled. Add the cream cheese and cheddar to the macaroni. Mix with a silicone spatula.
- Stir the cream egg mixture into the bowl. Paula Deen pours the egg mixture over the macaroni. I prefer to mix it with the macaroni before.
- Transfer to a greased 9x13 casserole pan. Bake for 40 to 45 minutes.
- Allow it to stand for 10 minutes before serving.
Crock Pot Method
- To prevent the macaroni from becoming mushy, cook the macaroni for about 1-2 minutes less than the package instructions.
- Mix the softened butter, half-and-half, eggs, sour milk, half-and half, salt/pepper/cayenne, and combine. Mix until well combined. It will become a little lumpy.
- Drain the macaroni, and then return it to the pot in which it was boiled. Add the cream cheese and cheddar to the macaroni. Mix with a silicone spatula.
- Mix the cream egg mixture with the flour and stir.
- Transfer to a lightly greased Crockpot. Turn heat to low for about 2 hours. Then switch to heat and let it warm up. If possible, stir the mixture occasionally while it cooks.
