Momma’s Deep-Dish Mac ‘N’ Cheese

Momma’s Deep-Dish Mac ‘N’ Cheese

4.5(190)

My momma makes the best (and easiest!) deep-dish macaroni and cheese. It’s like a baked mac ‘n’ cheese pie with a combination of smoked Gouda, pepper Jack, mozzarella, cottage cheese, and more. It’s one of our family’s favorite dishes and a holiday must-have.

Cook Time
50 minutes
Total Time
1 hr 5 min
Yield
10 servings

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus more for greasing
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more for boiling
  • 16 oz large elbow macaroni (450 g)
  • 1 cup sour cream (240 g)
  • 1 cup cottage cheese (125 g)
  • 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese (200 g), divided
  • 1 cup shredded smoked gouda cheese (100 g), divided
  • 1 cup shredded pepper jack cheese (100 g), divided
  • 1 cup shredded whole-milk mozzarella cheese (100 g), divided
  • 1 can cheese sauce, or cream of mushroom soup
  • ½ cup evaporated milk (120 g)
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon onion powder
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne
  • 2 large eggs, beaten

Nutrition Info

  • Calories 587
  • Fat 33g
  • Carbs 43g
  • Fiber 1g
  • Sugar 6g
  • Protein 28g

How to Make It

1. Step
Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C). Grease a 7 x 11-inch (17 x 27 cm) baking dish with butter.
2. Step
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the macaroni according to the package instructions until al dente, then drain and return to the warm pot.
3. Step
Add butter to the macaroni and stir until melted and the noodles are well coated.
4. Step
In a large bowl, stir together the sour cream, cottage cheese, 1 cup cheddar, ½ cup Gouda, ½ cup pepper Jack, ½ cup mozzarella, the cheese sauce, evaporated milk, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne until well combined.
5. Step
Add the sauce to the pot with noodles and mix until fully coated. Season with more salt and black pepper to taste. Stir the eggs until well incorporated.
6. Step
Pour the macaroni into the prepared baking dish and smooth in an even layer.
7. Step
In a medium bowl, toss together the remaining 1 cup cheddar, ½ cup Gouda, ½ cup pepper Jack, and ½ cup mozzarella cheese. Sprinkle the cheese mixture evenly over the noodles.
8. Step
Cover the baking dish with foil. Bake for 30 minutes.
9. Step
Increase the oven temperature to 425°F (220°C). Remove the foil and bake for another 10 minutes, until the cheese is golden brown. Let cool slightly before serving.
10. Step
Enjoy!
11. Step
RECIPE BY: Meiko Temple

Tags

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