Southern Baked Mac and Cheese

Ingredients

• 8 ounces of macaroni (or small shells, or cavatappi, or whatever similar pasta shape you prefer)
• Butter
• Extra-sharp aged cheddar cheese
• Mild cheddar cheese
• Mascarpone cheese
• Whole milk
• Evaporated milk
• Salt
• Cajun or creole seasoning
• Dry mustard powder
• Ground nutmeg
• Egg
• Cracked black pepper

Directions

1. First, cook your macaroni until it’s nice and tender, drain it, and stir in some butter.
2. Combine your milks and mascarpone in a large bowl and whisk it to make sure it’s all smooth.
3. Add in your grated cups of cheese and seasonings, then stir in your buttered macaroni.
4. Pour the mixture into a buttered baking dish, then top with more cheese and bake!
5. Let it cool for a bit out of the oven, and then enjoy your easy southern mac and cheese!