SOUTHERN STYLE MACARONI AND CHEESE

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The recipe for this wonderful regional take on mac and cheese is an adaptation of one in The Gift of Southern Cooking (Knopf, 2003) by Edna Lewis, a Southern culinary legend, and Scott Peacock, the former chef of Atlanta's Watershed restaurant. Two ingredients set this macaroni and cheese apart from the pack: grated onion and Worcestershire sauce. This came from Saveur.com. When I made this I made a few changes. I used 3 bricks EXTRA-SHARP CHEDDAR CHEESE, COLBY CHEESE which was grated and MUENSTER CHEESE which was cubed. I left out the onions, nutmeg and worchestershire sauce. I doubled the pasta.

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Categories     Cheese

Time 45m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, plus more to taste
8 ounces hollow pasta, preferably elbow macaroni
butter, for greasing
7 ounces extra-sharp cheddar cheese, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
2 tablespoons flour
1 teaspoon flour
1 1/2 teaspoons dry mustard
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2/3 cup sour cream
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1 1/2 cups half-and-half
1 1/2 cups heavy cream
1/3 cup grated onion
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

Steps:

  • 1. Heat oven to 350°. Bring a 4-qt. saucepan of salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook until cooked halfway through, about 3 minutes. Drain pasta and transfer to a greased 9" x 13" baking dish. Stir in the cubed cheddar cheese and set aside.
  • 2. Combine 1 1⁄2 teaspoons salt, flour, mustard, black pepper, nutmeg, and cayenne in a large mixing bowl. Add the sour cream and the eggs and whisk until smooth. Whisk in the half-and-half, heavy cream, onions, and Worcestershire. Pour egg mixture over the reserved pasta mixture and stir to combine. Sprinkle the grated cheese evenly over the surface. Bake until the pasta mixture is set around the edges but still a bit loose in the center, about 30 minutes. Let cool for 10 minutes before serving.

Judith Wright
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This mac and cheese is the perfect side dish for any meal. It's cheesy, creamy, and always a crowd-pleaser.


Queen end 567
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I was a bit disappointed with this recipe. It was too bland for my taste, and the texture was a bit off. I think I'll stick to my old mac and cheese recipe.


Dinna Gray
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I've made this mac and cheese recipe several times now, and it's always a hit. It's the perfect comfort food for a cold winter night.


Prithi Bahadur
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This was the easiest mac and cheese recipe I've ever tried. It came together in no time, and the results were amazing. My family loved it!


Sameer Ale Magar 1000
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I'm a bit of a mac and cheese snob, but this recipe definitely passed the test. It's creamy, cheesy, and has the perfect amount of spice. I'll definitely be making this again.


Princess Ogurinde
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This mac and cheese was a hit at my dinner party! Everyone loved it, and I got rave reviews. It's definitely a keeper.


Yashwa Manvil
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This recipe was a bit too cheesy for my taste, but my kids loved it. I think next time I'll use a little less cheese and add some chopped vegetables for a bit of texture and flavor.


Angie Elias
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I'm not a huge fan of mac and cheese, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so rich and flavorful, and the crispy topping is the perfect finishing touch. I'll definitely be making this again.


Stephanie Horton
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OMG! This is the best mac and cheese I've ever had! It's so creamy and cheesy, and the flavor is out of this world. It's definitely a new favorite in our house.


KiNGMAN BlAZZE
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This mac and cheese is the epitome of comfort food! It's cheesy, creamy, and perfectly seasoned. I followed the recipe exactly, and it turned out perfectly. The only thing I might do differently next time is add a little bit of chopped bacon for extr


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