mac and cheese with evaporated milk and cream cheese

Easy to make – there’s nothing complicated about preparing baked mac and cheese.

This is also one of those great dishes to prepare for new moms or for someone you’d like to make a meal during times of need. Whether you’re planning for a crowd, picnic, or potluck luncheon this baked mac and cheese is the ultimate comfort food everyone will love. I hope you enjoy it as much as my family does. Recipes such Fried Green Tomatoes and Fried Chicken are inherently southern and they become staples around every meal, just like this one. Yes it has evaporated milk and it has eggs, which are often controversial when it comes to any southern baked macaroni and cheese recipe, but it also has a roux base. I’ve tried a variety of ways to prepare it over the years in my own kitchen and I believe this southern style mac and cheese to be the best. Each recipe as is individual as the person themselves. There are many different ways to prepare mac and cheese and southerners have their own way like they do with many recipes. I always went back for seconds because and usually never ate anything else when it was being served. I grew up eating classic southern macaroni and cheese and still remember the dish my mom used to cook it in. Different from other homemade southern mac and cheese recipes, this version is made using evaporated milk and eggs resulting in a rich and creamy, and thick texture. Smothered in melted cheese with hints of spice and baked with an extra layer of crusty cheese on top and a roux-based sauce makes this Southern Baked Mac and Cheese the ultimate comfort food.

Mac and cheese with evaporated milk and cream cheese