Evaporated milk is a really good substitute if you don’t have half and half.Ĭream cheese– Cream cheese adds creaminess to the dish. Half and half– Half and half is made from equal parts heavy cream and whole milk. Romano Ingredients and equipment needed to make southern macaroni and cheese Many people use Velveeta to achieve creaminess but cream cheese works just as well.įor that pungent flavorful bite, sharp cheddar, gruyere, and Swiss is it for me. You could also use sour cream if you don’t prefer cream cheese. Cream cheese adds the creamy texture to the base. I use a combination of cream cheese, mild and sharp cheddar, Swiss cheese, and a little gruyere. You want cheese that are creamy a little pungent and/or sharp.
I don’t really think it matters what type of cheese you use, so long as you understand the properties of the cheese you use. What type of cheese goes into baked mac and cheese? Some people refer to this kind of baked mac as macaroni and cheese pie. The cheese sauce bakes up and cradles the noodles like a big hug. My recipe is made with a ridiculously rich and creamy sauce thickened with eggs and made extra creamy by cream cheese. I prefer a firmer cheesy custard to bind my macaroni noodles. Many southern mac and cheese recipes are saucier being made with a flour roux and processed cheeses. Custard style macaroni and cheeseĮverybody has their way of making mac and cheese and that’s alright. It’s rich from the butter and cream and made flavorful by a few simple spices. My blend of cheeses ranges from mild to sharp to a little bit of nuttiness. This Southern Soul Food Baked Macaroni and Cheese is a much-requested family favorite, especially during the holidays. Southern Baked Macaroni and Cheese - a bubbling baked macaroni casserole made with a blend of sharp cheeses, salty butter, and luscious cream.
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