![]() ![]() Some people like adding cream cheese – if you’d like to try that, just stick to one block and use 3 cups of shredded cheese for the remaining cheese.Īs always, I highly recommend tasting your recipe throughout the preparation process so you can correct over- or under-seasoning.Įrr on the side of under boiling and under baking the pasta. You can add pepperjack cheese for a bit of kick or even give this recipe a gourmet flair by using cheeses like fontina, gouda, Swiss, etc. I change it up based on whatever I have on hand, but sharp cheddar is always one of the cheeses. I also like using a blend of two or more cheeses to give our mac and cheese a bit more depth of flavor. (I also like adding a bit of mustard powder and chili powder, or even chopped jalapeños, but I got in trouble the last time I did that.) Experiment and make this recipe your own. Italian seasoning, cajun seasoning, seasoning salt, garlic powder, etc – my daughter would probably go crazy for a ranch mac and cheese. I just use white pepper, salt and paprika to simply season this mac and cheese but you can incorporate any favorite seasoning blend to really play with the flavors. I will warn you though – once you’ve served this decadent mac and cheese to your family, they may no longer accept any blue box shortcuts. Yes, it takes a little longer to prepare than that little blue box, but it’s well worth the extra baking time and cheese shredding. This baked mac and cheese recipe is comfort food perfection and incredibly easy to whip up. Maybe even two.Īnd there is nothing more disappointing than when a gorgeous mac and cheese turns out to be lacklustre in flavor, or the cheese sauce is too slippery to really coat the noodles. Now I don’t want to waste your time with my yapping, I want to see you get in that kitchen, and try this recipe out.I could give or take most pasta recipes, but a creamy baked mac and cheese with a thick cheese sauce and crunchy, golden baked cheese topping? I’m going in for a giant scoop, every time. That is why I only make this dish a few times a year( holidays) I have to be honest here, and tell you that this dish is super high in fat and calories ( like all things that taste so freaking good). ![]() Also instead of using regular milk I use half & half, and evaporated milk. Seriously- get on Instagram, search “soul food ” and see how many people try to pass off the boxed mac and cheese for the real deal, LOL!įor my southern baked macaroni and cheese I use several cheeses. When I finally made my way to the front of the line, I wanted to freaking cry! The so called macaroni and cheese that I had been waiting for was nothing more than boxed macaroni and cheese smothered in mild cheddar! Ooh that really burned my biscuits! Sadly, a lot of people make their ” famous” macaroni and cheese like this. Everyone raced to the front of the line to dig in. About 2 hours into the cookout the wife, finally came out with this huge platter full of mac and cheese. My mouth was watering, and frankly I just wanted him to shut up, and go grab me a plate. This man keep telling everyone that it was the real deal, and it was truly southern. Being that macaroni and cheese is one of my favorite foods, I was excited to get a taste of this “famous” mac and cheese. I remember going to a cookout, a year ago, and the host of the party keep bragging to all of the guest how bomb his wife’s mac and cheese was. ![]() SO many people have made macaroni and cheese, and claimed it to be southern, and all it was baked macaroni and cheese. ![]() They’re darn delicious, but not southern- and there is a difference! Yes, I have 3 or more other macaroni and cheese recipes already available, however none of them are truly southern. The time has come for me to finally share and upload a video on me making my SOUTHERN baked macaroni and cheese. What makes it different from any of my other macaroni and cheese recipes? The ingredients, and texture! In this post I’m going to share my last installment of mac and cheese recipes, LOL ( I don’t want yall to grow bored!) Today we are making southern baked macaroni and cheese. Just a few days ago, I typed up the recipe for my Classic Macaroni and Cheese( previously the recipe was available only in the video). Since I’ve been on YouTube, I’ve shared many recipe for macaroni and cheese. I apologize if this appears to be a duplicate.) (Part of this post was accidentally posted as the classic macaroni and cheese. ![]()
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