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Black Folks Southern Baked Mac And Cheese

Black Folks Soul Food Baked Macaroni And Cheese

A Black folks’ mac and cheese recipe isn't any ol’ mac and cheese recipe. It's baked, never boxed, and always loaded with soulful seasonings. This is that creamy, cheesy, soul-hugging masterpiece that gets baked until it’s bubbling around the edges and golden on top!
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 38 minutes
Bake Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 18 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Soul Food
Servings: 6
Calories: 522kcal
Author: Shaunda Necole • The Soul Food Pot®

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 3 cups water
  • 4 ¼ cups milk divided – 1 ¼ cups and 3 cups
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter divided – 1 tablespoon and 3 tablespoons
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • ¼ cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese (pre-shredded cheese or grated cheese)
  • 1 cup Colby-Jack cheese (pre-shredded cheese or grated cheese)
  • 8 oz. macaroni noodles uncooked
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ tablespoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground mustard powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika

Instructions

  • Fill a large pot with 3 cups of milk, 3 cups of water, and 1 tablespoon of butter, and set the pot on the stove to boil over medium-high heat. You can add a drizzle of olive oil to help prevent the noodles from sticking.
  • Once the liquid starts boiling, add the macaroni and cook as directed on the package, stirring occasionally to prevent it from clumping.
    Once the liquid begins to simmer, add the macaroni and cook according to the package directions, stirring occasionally to make sure the macaroni does not clump & stick.
  • Once the noodles are done, remove the pot from the stove, turn the stove off, drain the macaroni in a colander, and set it aside.
  • Add the 3 tablespoons of butter to the empty pot and set it back on the stovetop over medium-low heat.
  • When the butter has melted and coated the pot, add the flour, 1 ¼ cups of milk, and seasonings (salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, dried mustard, and paprika) and whisk until smooth.
    When the butter is melted, add the flour, milk, and seasonings
  • Allow the ingredients to simmer for 2-3 minutes until the mixture thickens slightly.
  • Then, stir in the cheese.
    Stir in the cheeses.
  • Reduce the heat to low and leave the cheese sauce on the stove to cook for 5-10 minutes or until the cheeses are blended.
  • Add the cooked pasta and heavy cream to the pot, stirring the mixture to blend evenly.
  • Turn off the stove, remove the pot, and transfer the macaroni and cheese to a cast iron skillet or baking pan.
    Transfer the pasta mixture into a cast iron skillet or baking pan.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F for 20-25 minutes or until the mac and cheese is golden and bubbly.
    Bake at 350 degrees F in the oven for 25-30 minutes.
  • Remove from the oven, let it rest for about 10–15 minutes, then serve this Black folks' mac and cheese recipe, and enjoy!
    Baked Mac And Cheese The Black Way

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Nutrition

Calories: 522kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 19g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 92mg | Sodium: 541mg | Potassium: 386mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 1094IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 505mg | Iron: 1mg

❤️ Shaunda's Soul Food Standard

Created and tested by Shaunda Necole, creator of The Soul Food Pot® (real cook, real kitchen). Rooted in African American culinary traditions, with modern shortcuts that never sacrifice flavor or legacy. No AI-generated instructions. Every measurement, timing note, and technique is written, cooked, and verified by Shaunda, with make-it-your-way guidance so you can cook confidently with the tools you have.

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