![]() Which is why it's here today, on Juneteenth. A baby of the OG 'macaroni pie' recipe created by Thomas Jefferson's chef, trained in Paris, African American Chef James Hemings. You know, the one with all the memes about how only specific people in the family (usually an Auntie or Grandma) are allowed to make it.Ī staple in soul food and southern cooking, this classic mac and cheese goes back generations and is saved for special occasions. The mac that has been in my family for generations, the authentic Southern baked macaroni and cheese made by yours truly, the Southern Queen of Mac and Cheese.ĪKA: The black folk mac and cheese. Creamy, rich, ooey-gooey, super cheesy, with those crispy browned cheese edges.no one can resist perfectly baked mac and cheese. Southern baked macaroni and cheese, also called soul food mac and cheese, is the ultimate in comfort food. Please see my Full Disclosure Policy for more details. Please, enjoy.This post may contain Affiliate Links. A dish that speaks to almost everybody's childhood, makes for a happy heart and comforts the soul. That's really the beauty of casseroles, isn't it? Invest only a small amount of time and effort and you've got an addictively delicious dish to feed an entire room. In the end, this homemade version of Southern Macaroni and Cheese was exactly what I was hoping for: A casserole that I could proudly serve up to my family or to any crowd. I tried the recipe first with regular homemade breadcrumbs on top, but without a doubt, Panko is the way to go here. Panko breadcrumbs also help to provide a great deal of texture to this casserole. If it is cooked fully before going into the oven, the macaroni casserole will be mushy and one-dimensional in texture. The pasta should still have some bite left to it before it goes into the casserole dish. TO ensure maximum flavor, make sure you salt that boiling water heavily before you add in the elbow pasta, and also, - don't overcook it. Pasta is the second most important ingredient in the dish. ![]() So, we know the perfect Southern Macaroni and Cheese casserole should be creamy and luscious, but another component to consider is texture. SALT THE PASTA WATER AND DON'T OVERCOOK IT And, the Gruyere, especially, adds a great deal of flavor. The other two kinds of cheese in this Southern Macaroni and Cheese casserole are Havarti and Gruyere, both are wonderful melting cheese, that blend well and create a smooth and pleasing mouthfeel in combination with the sauce. Other components to help you achieve maximum creaminess is the addition of cream cheese and American cheese, as they help to stabilize and bind the sauce. I know that's a tough move for all you super healthy peeps out there, but trust me on this one - the cream makes a difference in your final product. Using heavy cream over any other form of dairy in this recipe will also help to ensure your mac and cheese stays smooth and creamy and does not curdle. And, as far as I'm concerned, gritty is for the birds. ![]() Get the sauce too hot, or add the cheese in too cold, and you will be left with a gritty texture throughout your mac and cheese. It all begins with a sauce on the stovetop, and friends, this is by far the most important aspect of the recipe. This recipe is dedicated to the mac and cheese aficionados out there get it right, every single time. ![]() But, how can something so perfectly scrumptious in nature go so terribly wrong? Homemade macaroni and cheese casseroles can often come out gritty and lackluster in flavor. Who doesn't love a bowl full of Southern Macaroni and Cheese? It's got all the bases covered: Creamy, cheesy, pasta. Perfect for holidays and make-ahead dinners. ![]() A recipe for homemade, baked Southern macaroni and cheese casserole with a mix of cheeses and panko breadcrumbs. ![]()
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