Grandma's Famous Buttermilk Baked Macaroni & Cheese Recipe (7 Ingredients) High Protein Recipes Pasta Side Dishes Lunch Dinner Vegetarian

A friend of mine shared this recipe for her grandma's buttermilk macaroni and cheese recipe. Buttermilk? When I first heard that she used buttermilk in her mac and cheese, I was skeptical. But, guess what? This buttermilk macaroni and cheese recipe is absolutely delicious. No wonder it's her grandma's most-requested recipe.

Here is your shopping list for this high-protein pasta side dish recipe from grandma's recipe box: elbow macaroni, sharp cheddar cheese, gouda cheese, butter, smoked paprika, garlic powder and buttermilk.

Don't have buttermilk? Here's how you can make buttermilk with two ingredients in five minutes.

Serve this creamy homemade macaroni and cheese as a side dish with dinner or as a light lunch. The kids will love it! If you're making this high-protein macaroni and cheese recipe for a potluck or large family gathering, double it and bake in a 13x9-inch baking pan.

Print out plenty of copies of the recipe (you'll need them).

Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 16 ounces elbow macaroni
• 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese (divided)
• 2 cups shredded gouda cheese (divided)
• 4 teaspoons butter
• 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 2 cups buttermilk

Here's how to make it: 

1. Cook the pasta in boiling salted water until al dente. Drain and return to pot. 
2. Add 1 cup of the cheddar, 1 cup of gouda, butter, smoked paprika and garlic powder to the hot noodles. Stir well to combine. Pour into a greased 2-quart baking dish.
3. Pour the buttermilk over the top and stir. Top with remaining cheese. 
4. Cover and bake in a preheated 350-degree F oven for 20 minutes. Uncover and bake 10 minutes more. Store any leftover macaroni and cheese covered in the fridge and reheat in the microwave.

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