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MACARONI AND CHEESE SHARP CHEDDAR MILK EGGS CRACKERS MAC
Mac and cheese is great as a side dish or a main course.
Lastly, you can leave out the condense milk if you like as it is optional but also a game changer, in my opinion. Skim milk is a major no-no in this recipe! That extra bit of fat adds moisture and flavor to the baked mac and cheese. You also must use high in fat milk in this easy macaroni and cheese recipe. If you don’t salt the pasta water, the macaroni itself will be bland and it’s likely that your Southern macaroni and cheese won’t be as flavorful as it should be. It’s so important that you salt the pasta water. Start layering macaroni and cheese like you do lasagna. Stir until well combned then add 1 cup of cheese.
Also, add butter, sour cream, paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, white pepper and salt. Tips for Making the Best Macaroni and Cheese Once pasta is fininshed cooking drain water and add to a large boil. Or you can also use pepper jack cheese, gouda, fontina, and Gruyere. Sharp cheddar cheese, mozzarella, jack cheese, are my top fave. Just a warning though, don’t use the pre-shredded bagged cheese as it has preservatives that make it drier compared to fresh-grated cheese. For the best flavor, I highly recommend adding a sharp cheddar to your baked mac and cheese. I used five types of cheeses to grace every noodle of this dish. WHAT TYPE OF CHEESE?ĭon’t be scared when using cheese for this recipe. Shredded Cheese: This mac and cheese is made of cheeses like sharp cheddar, havarti and gouda for a lovely depth of flavor. Heavy Cream/Half and Half:For liquids to create additional creaminess, both heavy whipping cream (which also has butter) and half and half are used.Įggs:The eggs are essential since it will add stability to the baked dish and allow everything to come together perfectly. This baked macaroni and cheese is quite delightful because of the following CRUCIAL KEY ingredients:īutter:is always essential in Southern Mac and Cheese recipes.
To making a roux, custard or just an easy mix of everything in one bowl, no flour no eggs but I honestly love them all. There are many recipes out there that you can experiment until you find exactly what works for you. Who doesn’t love Mac and cheese, it’s a classic southern dish your friends, family and of course kids love, even though they’re hard to please. They are both creamy, and dreamy, comfort food that gets baked to cheesy, bubbly perfection in the oven. This mac and cheese recipe has many similarities to another of my favorites Ultimate Baked Ziti. Rich, Creamy, ooey-gooey, decadent with an abundance of cheese and those crispy browned cheese edges no one can resist. Southern Baked Macaroni and Cheese also known as soul food mac and cheese, is the ultimate comfort food. Novem| Last Updated on Februby Patricia Valbrun