If you want to shake things up a bit, Honey Rosemary Pork Chops are easy and a little lighter. Cook macaroni according to package directions for al dente drain. If you want to go full-on comfort food, my Crispy Oven-Baked Chicken is a great route for a protein to go with mac and cheese. If you'd like to freeze it, I recommend assembling the entire recipe, baking it at 425 F for just long enough to get a little browning on top, letting it cool completely, then wrapping it and freezing. You sure can - but be aware: dairy and the freezer don't always love each other, and frozen mac and cheese that's been reheated is never going to be good as the fresh version. Keep stirring the mixture over medium-low heat for about 2 to 3 minutes. Start making the roux by melting the butter in a large pot, then mix in the flour. It changes the TEXTURE! And I strongly feel the cheeses I've listed in the recipe create the perfect balance of sharpness AND texture.īut you do you, boo! ( and if you LOVE the combo you found, share it with me! ) Can I freeze mac and cheese? Cook the elbow noodles in a pot of boiling water until tender. But like I said above - the cheese changes more than just the flavor. That's why I chose those cheeses, and that's why ( IMHO ) this is the PERFECT Mac and Cheese recipe! Can I substitute all Extra Sharp Cheddar, Muenster, Brie, Aged Cheddar, an old shoe I found behind the QuickMart?
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It's what I put in the recipe: Medium Cheddar plus Extra Sharp Cheddar. Let's keep it short and sweet, shall we? What is the best cheese combination for macaroni and cheese?
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Let's take a minute to answer some so you don't have to comb through the comments if you have a similar question about how to make this an easy mac and cheese recipe! FAQ for Southern Baked Mac and Cheese: As predicted, I've gotten a lot of questions about this recipe. Obviously, storebought is much cheaper, but making your own oven mac and cheese with multiple. You've been warned ( but if that's what you are looking for, go for it! ) The average cost of fancy mac and cheese is 7 bucks and above. Substitute gouda or fontina and you'll get more of a pan-style sauce. Using all Medium or Mild Cheddar will make it more gooey and bland. More extra sharp cheese, or substituting any lower fat cheddar, regular gruyere, etc will make the sauce gritty. You will, I know you will.īut I cannot be held responsible for how it turns out unless you use my exact recipe. You can change the cheeses, you can change the milk. For years I've been trying to figure out that exact combination of those basic macaroni and cheese ingredients to make a baked macaroni and cheese recipe that came out creamy enough for me, but still in that Southern Macaroni Pie Style for my classic-loving husband who always wants it from the local soul food restaurants.Ĭreamy but not saturated like a pan mac and cheese, this recipe is, in my humble opinion, the perfect macaroni and cheese.
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