3 Cheese Soul Food Mac and Cheese Recipe – Creamy Comfort
A creamy and cheesy classic soul food mac and cheese recipe that’s perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz elbow macaroni
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook the macaroni according to package instructions, then drain and set aside.
- In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the flour to make a roux.
- Gradually whisk in the milk until smooth. Cook until the mixture thickens.
- Add the cheddar, mozzarella, and Parmesan cheeses, stirring until melted.
- Season with salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Combine the cheese sauce with the cooked macaroni.
- Transfer to a baking dish and bake for 20-25 minutes until bubbly and golden.
Notes
- For extra creaminess, add a splash of heavy cream.
- Let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.
- Customize with breadcrumbs for a crispy topping.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg