

Made this tonight, probably the best mac and cheese I've ever had. Y'all have made it time and time again, with thousands of rave reviews. This mac and cheese has been voted one of the top favorite recipes by many of my readers over the years. Which is why it's here today, on Juneteenth. A baby of the OG 'macaroni pie' recipe created by Thomas Jefferson's chef, trained in Paris, African American Chef James Hemings. You know, the one with all the memes about how only specific people in the family (usually an Auntie or Grandma) are allowed to make it.Ī staple in soul food and southern cooking, this classic mac and cheese goes back generations and is saved for special occasions. The mac that has been in my family for generations, the authentic Southern baked macaroni and cheese made by yours truly, the Southern Queen of Mac and Cheese.ĪKA: The black folk mac and cheese. Creamy, rich, ooey-gooey, super cheesy, with those crispy browned cheese edges.no one can resist perfectly baked mac and cheese. Southern baked macaroni and cheese, also called soul food mac and cheese, is the ultimate in comfort food. Please see my Full Disclosure Policy for more details. Serve immediately (very creamy) or pour into a buttered baking dish, top with extra cheese, and bake at 350˚ for 20 to 25 minutes, or until bubbly and golden on top.This post may contain Affiliate Links. Taste the sauce and add more salt and seasoned salt as needed! DO NOT UNDERSALT. Pour in the drained, cooked macaroni and stir to combine. Stir until smooth. Add in the cheese and stir to melt. Add the salt, seasoned salt and pepper. Pour the egg mixture into the sauce, whisking constantly.Take 1/4 cup of the sauce and slowly pour it into the beaten egg, whisking constantly to avoid cooking the egg.Don’t let it burn. Pour in the milk, add the mustard, and whisk until smooth.

Cook the mixture for 5 minutes, whisking constantly. In a large pot, melt the butter and sprinkle in the flour.The macaroni should be too firm to eat right out of the pot.
