Southern Macaroni and Cheese*

By srumbel

Southern Macaroni and Cheese Recipe - Macaroni and cheese makes a classic dish everyone loves. This Southern macaroni and cheese recipe is an heirloom family recipe that everyone loves! Make-ahead and freezer friendly!
Author: Robyn Stone | Add a Pinch

Ingredients

• 8 ounces package elbow noodles, cooked and drained
• 8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, grated
• 2 cups homemade cream of chicken soup or (1 10 3/4 ounce can cream of chicken soup + 10 3/4 ounces of water)
• 1/4 cup onion, chopped
• 3 heaping tablespoons mayonnaise
• 3/4 cup pimento pepper, chopped (large jar)
• 1 sleeve Ritz Crackers, crumbled
• 4 tablespoons butter, melted

Details

Preparation time 15mins
Cooking time 45mins

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350º F.

Mix the cooked noodles, cheese, cream of chicken soup (and water if using store-bought), onion, mayonnaise, and pimentos together in a large bowl. Spread into a 9 x 13-inch baking dish. Set aside.

In a medium bowl, mix Ritz Crackers and melted butter until thoroughly blended. Sprinkle crackers on top of casserole.

Bake at 350º F degrees until the cheese have melted and the top is golden brown, 30 minutes.

Notes
If using homemade cream of chicken soup, do not add water. If using store-bought cream of chicken soup, do add the water.

Serves: 6