baked creamy mac and cheese with evaporated milk

First, this is a macaroni and cheese recipe that is baked in the oven. There are a few distinctions that make this recipe southern in nature. Since its hazy origin, this dish has been taken to a whole new level largely in part to African Americans in the South and all over, and also in the Caribbean. So, what is baked mac and cheese? For starters, let’s begin with the earliest known origin of this dish- “ a pie called macaroni or macaroni pie.” Yup, that is exactly what baked mac and cheese translated to around 1802.

So excited to share this one with you! Southern Baked Mac And Cheese

Sure, there is regular stovetop, traditional macaroni and cheese but there is nothing like this classic baked version. Baked mac and cheese is a force all on its own. Whenever I think of it, I think about family meals, holiday gatherings, community events, and everything in between. Real talk, this side dish is synonymous with comfort and coziness.

This famous side dish is known to both Southerners and Black folks like grapes are known to wine, ha! There is an unspoken rule that only the best baked mac and cheese recipe graces the holiday table…and prayers to you if you even think about messing it up cuz ain’t no one gonna forget it lol. Mac and cheese, ahem, baked mac and cheese is arguably one of the most coveted staples known.

This here is the baked mac and cheese to make for any occasion, holidays, and beyond- extra creamy and so dang good! So rich in flavor, beaming with four different kinds of cheeses and true to its classic southern roots with crispy brown edges. It doesn’t get any more scrumptious than southern baked mac and cheese, y’all.

Baked creamy mac and cheese with evaporated milk