Perfect Southern Baked Macaroni And Cheese
This recipe for the perfect Southern Style Baked Macaroni and Cheese has been in the works for a while. I am a huge fan of a Classic Mac and Cheese, so I really put a ton of time and effort in making sure I got it RIGHT, and I am really convinced this is the BEST macaroni and cheese recipe out there.
For the second week-The story behind special occasion baked macaroni and cheese! I recall sitting in the kitchen with my mom thanksgiving eve shredding the cheese of the block into a box grater (knuckle busters is what I liked to call it), and repeating the same technique on Christmas Eve, also enjoying it in between services at church (pastor anniversary, usher board anniversary- my “churchy people will understand the nostalgia of smelling this in the sanctuary). What’s so special about it is the togetherness, the memories and bonding that I shared with my mother, my church family, and clients.
There's mac and cheese, and then there is special occasion mac and cheese. This is the second kind. Unlike most recipes, which start with a roux, this one begins with a milk-and-egg base, which gives the dish an incredibly rich, silky taste.
A baked mac and cheese recipe that is rich and creamy, but can be made ahead of time and thrown in the oven when guests arrive.
INGREDIENTS :
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
- 3 1/2 cups 2% milk
- 8 ounces medium cheddar cheese shredded
- 8 ounces extra sharp cheddar cheese shredded
- 16 ounces macaroni
- 1/3 cup butter
- 1/3 cup flour
- 1/2 tsp white pepper
Equipment
- 3 Quart Baking Dish
INTRUCTIONS :
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the macaroni, cook for 8 - 9 minutes. Strain and set aside.
- In a heavy-bottomed large pot over medium heat, melt the butter.
- Sprinkle the flour, white pepper, salt, and cayenne pepper over the melted butter, whisking until smooth and the mixture has thickened slightly.
- Stir in the milk 1/2 cup at a time ( feel free to eyeball it ), only adding the next half cup once the previous one has been incorporated entirely.
- Add all of the medium cheddar cheese and half of the extra sharp cheddar cheese, stir into the milk/flour sauce until melted. Stir in the macaroni.
- Pour into a 3 quart baking dish. Top with the remaining extra sharp cheddar cheese.
- Bake at 375 F for 30 minutes.
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