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Southern macaroni and cheese5/30/2023 ![]() A bit more sauce than pasta helps keep it moist and still packed with flavor without being watery. The other thing that makes this particular recipe better is that it starts with a thick sauce. This helps trap some moisture into the casserole and prevents the top from browning too much and drying out. One of the things that I find most helpful when baking this is to cover the top with aluminum foil for the first half of the bake time. The most important part of baking any pasta, including this one, is to make sure it doesn't get too dry. How do You Keep Macaroni and Cheese From Drying Out? Skip the eggs and instead make a traditional cheese sauce. This roux and cheese sauce is thick enough that you will not miss the creaminess added by an egg in other recipes. While it is common, and often found in the Southern version of this dish, it is one that I find unnecessary. This is a popular option to help thicken sauces and add an extra creaminess to the sauce. I do not add eggs to my macaroni and cheese. Things like paneer, halloumi, goat cheese, ricotta, or feat are not good choices for macaroni and cheese. The only thing I recommend is making sure it is a cheese that will melt well. I am a huge fan of getting creative when possible and that includes using variety in the kitchen. That doesn't mean these are the only cheeses you can use. My personal favorite combination for a baked version like this is a mixture of cheddar, American, and Gruyere. What Are the Best Cheeses for Baked Mac & Cheese?Ĭheeses you add to this recipe are as varied as the recipes out there. It combines the best of the best and is a show stopper that is far from a boxed pasta dinner. This recipe, however, is the ultimate of all recipes. You can find a recipe to fit your taste preferences, food allergies, and how much time you have to prepare the meal. There are different cheeses, various methods of adding the creaminess to the recipe, and even a variety of pasta used. ![]() This recipe is my favorite baked version and is sure to please even the pickiest person at your dinner table.Įveryone has their own version of this recipe. It has been, as long as I can recall, one of my go-to comfort foods. It's no surprise that this is one of the most popular meals for kids, but also adults. The best comfort food meal you will ever have is macaroni and cheese. I'm excited to share my secrets with you for the perfect pasta dish. This recipe is a combination of many I have seen over the years, but it all comes back to the basics of a great baked casserole. My husband will tell you the first thing I ever made for him was this baked macaroni and cheese.
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