Name: Southern Baked Macaroni and Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 12 servings
Ingredients: 6 tablespoons unsalted butter (divided); 1/2 cup heavy cream; 2 cups half-and-half; 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes; 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1/4 teaspoon ground mustard; 2 teaspoons all-purpose flour; 3 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese (about 1 pound); 1 cup shredded manchego cheese (about 1/4 pound); 1 cup shredded Gruyere cheese (about 1/4 pound); 8 cups water; 1 1/2 teaspoons coarse salt; 1 pound elbow macaroni; 2 large eggs (beaten); 1 teaspoon smoked paprika