SOUTHERN STYLE MAC N CHEESE| THE BEST MAC N CHEESE AT THE COOKOUT GUARANTEED HOW TO MAKE| NO EGGS

Shop all my kitchen must-haves & ingredients here: 👉 https://www.amazon.com/shop/cookingwithfreddie Everything I use in my cooking videos is linked for you. If I use it, I link it — I’ll tell you a story but I’ll never tell you a lie 😭😂 Southern Style Mac & Cheese A rich, creamy, and cheesy baked macaroni dish with a Southern comfort twist. Perfect for family gatherings, cookouts, or Sunday dinners. ⸻ Ingredients • 2 cubes chicken-flavored bouillon • 1 (16 oz) box elbow macaroni • 1 stick (8 tbsp) salted butter, divided • 3 tbsp all-purpose flour • 2 ½ cups whole milk, divided • 8 oz Velveeta cheese, chopped • 1 block Colby Jack cheese, shredded (reserve some for topping) • 1 block medium cheddar cheese, shredded (reserve some for topping) • 1 (8 oz) bag four-cheese Mexican blend • 2 tbsp sour cream • Seasonings: • 1 tsp salt • ¼ tsp black pepper • 1 tsp cayenne pepper • 1 tsp paprika • 2 tsp garlic powder • 2 tsp onion powder • 3 tsp Badia Complete seasoning (divided) ‼️Pan size 12.75 x 10.38 x 4 inches (half-size deep pan) For baking: Nonstick spray or butter (for greasing) ⸻ Instructions Step 1: Cook the Pasta 1. Bring 12 cups of water to a boil. Add bouillon cubes. 2. Stir in elbow macaroni and cook until al dente, following package directions. 3. Drain (do not rinse). Place pasta in a large bowl and toss with 2 tbsp butter to prevent sticking. Set aside. ⸻ Step 2: Make the Cheese Sauce 1. In a saucepan over medium heat, melt 4 tbsp butter. 2. Whisk in flour and cook for 3–4 minutes to form a roux. 3. Slowly add 2 cups milk, whisking until smooth and slightly thickened. 4. Stir in Velveeta, half of the Colby Jack, half of the cheddar, and the entire bag of Mexican blend. Cook until melted and creamy. 5. Season with salt, pepper, cayenne, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and 2 tsp Badia Complete. Simmer 2 minutes, then remove from heat. ⸻ Step 3: Combine 1. Pour cheese sauce over the pasta. Mix well. 2. Stir in sour cream. 3. Add ½ cup milk and 1 tsp Badia Complete, mixing until creamy and fully combined. ⸻ Step 4: Bake 1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an aluminum tray or baking dish. 2. Spread macaroni mixture evenly in the dish. Cover with foil and bake 20 minutes. 3. Remove foil, stir, then top with remaining Colby Jack and cheddar. Sprinkle lightly with cayenne and paprika. 4. Bake uncovered on the top rack for 20–30 minutes, or until golden and bubbly. ⸻ Serve Remove from oven and let cool slightly before serving. Creamy, cheesy, and perfectly seasoned — Southern comfort on a plate! Yields: ~15 servings ⸻ ✨ Tip: Best served hot alongside fried chicken, collard greens, or barbecue ribs for a true Southern feast. **Follow my personal social media accounts:** - Facebook: @Freddie Lina - Instagram: @freddie_lina - Follow us on Instagram: @CookingWithFreddie - Like our cooking page on Facebook: @cooking with Freddie **For business inquiries:** - Email: CookingWithFreddie@gmail.com **Send stuff to:** Cooking With Freddie PO Box 667974 Pompano Beach, FL 33066-7974 **Check out my other videos:** https://youtu.be/1TSHVK4cz7U https://youtu.be/rdAsfIciAcg https://youtu.be/Hgk4LOAfjrA https://youtu.be/PvGvb57qCns https://youtu.be/tOfREpMmdfI Enjoy your cooking!