SOUTHERN MACARONI AND CHEESE
There is macaroni and cheese, and then there is special occasion macaroni and cheese like this one. 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. It's adapted from Millie Peartree, the owner of Millie Peartree Fish Fry & Soul Food restaurant in the Bronx, who has been making this dish since she was a little girl. The recipe was passed down in her family for generations, but because of the generous amount of cheese used, the dish was only made for events like Christmas and Thanksgiving. Extra-sharp Cheddar adds tartness and a layer of Colby Jack creates a gooey, molten center. If you can't find a Colby Jack blend, shredded mozzarella or a Mexican-style blend will work in its place.
Provided by Kiera Wright-Ruiz
Categories dinner, weeknight, casseroles, noodles, pastas, main course, side dish
Time 45m
Yield 8 to 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350 degrees. Bring a large pot of generously salted water to a boil. Add macaroni and cook according to package directions until a little under al dente, about 4 minutes. Transfer to a colander and rinse under cold water to stop cooking. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk milk and eggs. Add cooked macaroni, 2 cups extra-sharp Cheddar, melted butter, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper, and stir until well combined.
- Add half the macaroni mixture to a 9-by-13-inch baking dish in an even layer. Sprinkle 1 1/2 cups Colby Jack evenly on top. Spread the remaining macaroni mixture on top in an even layer. Cover with aluminum foil, transfer to the middle rack of the oven and bake for 30 minutes.
- Remove from oven. Carefully remove and discard the aluminum foil. Top the macaroni mixture with the remaining 2 cups Cheddar and 1/2 cup Colby Jack. Broil on top rack until cheese is browned in spots, 3 to 5 minutes. (The broiled cheese can go from golden to burnt fairly quickly, so keep a close eye on it.)
- Remove from oven and let cool until the macaroni and cheese is fully set, 10 to 15 minutes. (The mixture may first appear jiggly, but it will firm up as it cools.) Serve warm.
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Ma. Cecelia Dineros
[email protected]I've made this macaroni and cheese several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's the perfect comfort food for a cold night.
Rihan Rihan
[email protected]This macaroni and cheese was a hit at my party! Everyone loved it and I got several requests for the recipe.
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[email protected]I made this macaroni and cheese for my family last night and they loved it! It was easy to make and it turned out perfectly.
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[email protected]This macaroni and cheese is the best I've ever had. It's so creamy and cheesy, and the breadcrumbs on top add a nice crunch.
Nakhle Savio
[email protected]I love this macaroni and cheese! It's so creamy and cheesy.
Alex Mejia
[email protected]This macaroni and cheese is a must-try! It's the perfect comfort food.
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[email protected]This macaroni and cheese is so good, I could eat it every day!
DRK Haidarjm
[email protected]I've tried several macaroni and cheese recipes, but this one is by far the best. It's the perfect balance of creamy and cheesy.
Cilekothar Badsha
[email protected]This macaroni and cheese is the perfect side dish for any meal. It's creamy, cheesy, and delicious.
Md yeasin Munshi
[email protected]I made this macaroni and cheese for my kids and they devoured it! It's a great way to get them to eat their veggies.
Johan Van Vuuren
[email protected]This macaroni and cheese is so easy to make and it's always delicious. I love that I can customize it with different cheeses and toppings.
Misty official
[email protected]I've made this macaroni and cheese several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's the perfect comfort food for a cold night.
Roshan Mandal
[email protected]This macaroni and cheese was a hit at my party! Everyone loved it and I got several requests for the recipe. I will definitely be making this again.
Zariah Box
[email protected]I made this macaroni and cheese for my family last night and they loved it! It was easy to make and it turned out perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.
Destiny Umere
[email protected]This macaroni and cheese is the best I've ever had! It's so creamy and cheesy, and the breadcrumbs on top add a nice crunch. I will definitely be making this again.