This decadent Sweetie Pie’s Mac and Cheese copycat recipe is the ultimate southern comfort dish. It’s loaded with five kinds of cheese, tons of butter, and two kinds of milk!
You’ll love the rich and creamy texture of this Sweetie Pie’s Mac and Cheese. Make a plan to serve it to family and friends at your next holiday celebration!
Ingredients You’ll Need
- elbow macaroni pasta
- evaporated milk
- whole milk
- eggs
- butter
- sour cream
- sharp cheddar cheese
- Colby cheese
- Velveeta cheese
- Monterey Jack cheese
- salt and white pepper
- sugar
- American cheese
(Note: Full recipe is at the bottom of the post)
How to Make Sweetie Pie’s Mac And Cheese
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and prepare a 9×13-inch casserole dish.
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil and cook the pasta according to the package instructions. Drain and transfer the pasta to the prepared casserole dish.
- In a large bowl, mix the evaporated milk, whole milk, and eggs with a fork or whisk until thoroughly combined.
- Add the butter, sour cream, and all the cheeses aside from the American to the pasta.
- Pour the milk and egg mixture over the pasta. Season with salt, pepper, and sugar, and toss to combine.
- Sprinkle the top of the pasta with the remaining cup of American cheese. Bake for about 30 to 45 minutes or until the top is a light golden brown.
Tips And Tricks
- This dish can be made up to 2 days in advance. Prepare as per the recipe and tightly cover the casserole dish with plastic wrap. Remove the casserole from the fridge 30 minutes before baking, then continue with the recipe.
- Feel free to switch up the different kinds of cheese. Gruyere, pepper jack, provolone, and fontina cheeses are good options.
- If possible, use only freshly grated cheese as it melts better than pre-shredded cheese sold in bags.
- Portion leftovers into small containers to easily grab and go as needed.
How To Store Sweetie Pie’s Mac And Cheese
Cool leftovers to room temperature and place them in airtight containers in the fridge for up to 5 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months. Thaw frozen leftovers in the fridge overnight before reheating. To reheat, place the leftovers in a baking dish and heat in a 350°F oven for 10-15 minutes until heated through. You can also reheat leftovers in the microwave at reduced power.
How To Serve Sweetie Pie’s Mac And Cheese
This hearty mac and cheese is delicious on its own or as a side dish. Serve it with fried chicken, pork chops, fish, or meatloaf for a complete and mouthwatering meal.
Sweetie Pie’s Mac and Cheese Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 pound elbow macaroni pasta
- 24 ounces evaporated milk
- 1 cup whole milk
- 3 eggs
- 8 ounces butter cut into small pieces
- 2 tablespoons sour cream
- 1/2 pound sharp cheddar cheese shredded
- 1/2 pound Colby cheese shredded
- 1 pound Velveeta cheese cut into small chunks
- 1/2 pound Monterey Jack cheese shredded
- salt and white pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 cup shredded American cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and prepare a 9×13-inch casserole dish.
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil and cook the pasta according to the package instructions. Drain and transfer the pasta to the prepared casserole dish.
- In a large bowl, mix the evaporated milk, whole milk, and eggs with a fork or whisk until thoroughly combined.
- Add the butter, sour cream, and all the cheeses aside from the American to the pasta.
- Pour the milk and egg mixture over the pasta. Season with salt, pepper, and sugar, and toss to combine.
- Sprinkle the top of the pasta with the remaining cup of American cheese. Bake for about 30 to 45 minutes or until the top is a light golden brown.
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