Southern Macaroni & Cheese

Step 1

Bring water in a stockpot to a rapid boil, add a pinch of salt to the water for flavor. Gently pour the pasta in to the boiling water and cook for 10 minutes

Step 2

Drain the water and rinse the pasta with cold water to stop the cooking process.

Step 3

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 9x13 baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.

Step 4

Begin layering pasta, cheeses, and butter, reserving half of the cheddar cheese for the topping.

Step 5

Add the milk and the seasoning and mix thoroughly.

Step 6

Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 20-25 minutes.

Step 7

Remove from oven, stir, and add additional shredded cheese, place back in oven and bake 5-10 minutes until nice golden crust is achieved.