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Southern Baked Macaroni and Cheese Soul Food Style Recipe

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  • Author: Kimberly
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Southern Soul Food

Description

This Southern Baked Macaroni and Cheese Soul Food Style recipe offers a creamy, cheesy, and comforting dish featuring elbow macaroni baked to golden perfection with a crispy breadcrumb topping. A perfect soul food classic that combines sharp cheddar and mozzarella cheeses, enriched with whole milk and heavy cream, and infused with garlic and mustard powders for extra flavor.

Ingredients

Pasta

  • 1 lb elbow macaroni

Cheese Sauce

  • 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon mustard powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Topping

  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat and prepare dish: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish to prevent sticking.
  2. Cook macaroni: Boil the elbow macaroni according to package instructions until al dente, then drain and set aside to cool slightly.
  3. Make cheese sauce base: In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the whole milk and heavy cream, bringing the mixture to a gentle simmer.
  4. Season the sauce: Whisk in garlic powder, mustard powder, salt, and pepper to evenly flavor the sauce.
  5. Add cheeses: Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the shredded sharp cheddar and mozzarella cheeses until fully melted and smooth.
  6. Incorporate eggs: In a separate bowl, beat the eggs and then mix them into the cheese sauce to create a rich, creamy texture.
  7. Combine pasta and sauce: Mix the cooked macaroni with the cheese sauce thoroughly, then pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish.
  8. Add topping and bake: Sprinkle breadcrumbs evenly over the top of the macaroni and cheese, then bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes or until the top is bubbly and golden brown.

Notes

  • Using sharp cheddar cheese gives the dish a robust flavor, but feel free to adjust cheese types according to your preference.
  • Breadcrumb topping is optional but adds a delightful crunchy texture.
  • For a richer sauce, ensure eggs are fully incorporated but avoid scrambling by mixing off the heat.
  • Let the baked macaroni and cheese cool for a few minutes before serving to help it set.
  • You can prepare this dish ahead of time and refrigerate before baking; just add a few extra minutes to the baking time if baking from cold.

Find it online: https://slsrecipes.com/southern-baked-macaroni-and-cheese-soul-food-style-recipe/