Cooking does not have to be a headache or a hassle, and If I can make the Kitchen less spooky to my fellow millennial, then I have done my job. My Kitchen is a place where I can turn on my favorite music, pour myself a cocktail or glass of wine, and create a tasty masterpiece. As I got older, cooking not only became my passion but also my therapy as I went through various trials. I can remember watching in amazement as my mother skillfully prepared many southern and international dishes, which later led me to become curious about recreating the same outcome. I grew up in south Florida, which is a melting pot of various cooking styles and had access to every type of soul food, seafood, and Caribbean food you can think of.
It is my belief that our mothers and grandmothers should not be the only people in the family that are able to make delicious meals that are full of flavor and love. My goal is to inspire millennials to become more comfortable in the Kitchen. Spray the potato chip mixture with cooking spray. Top the macaroni with the potato chip mixture evenly. Mix crushed potato chips, 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese, and Parmesan cheese in a bowl. Divide macaroni between two 9x13-inch baking dishes. Whatever combination you prefer as there really aren’t any rules for this part.My name is Shauntay and I am a self-proclaimed “Glam greedy girl” who is on a mission to share my passion for cooking with millennial women all over the world. Stir drained macaroni into the cheese sauce to coat. You can also use a mixture of cheese such as half sharp cheddar cheese and half Gouda. For the shredded cheese, it is best to buy the cheese in bulk (the block) and shred it yourself because it melts so much better in my opinion.
It definitely makes for a thick and creamy cheese sauce that binds well to the cooked macaroni pasta. I took a page from my uncle’s book and chose to use half-and-half and heavy cream instead of milk. Add pasta and cook pasta to an al dente texture, usually about 7 minutes. You want it to be as salty as the ocean tastes. This recipe makes a large rectangle 9x13 inch baking dish, but you can cut the recipe in half and bake it in a square baking dish instead. Bring a pot of water to a rolling boil, then add a lot of salt. Over the years, I have tried to duplicate his recipe with no success, but along the way, I came up with my own version that I will share with you now. It was always amazing and at get-togethers, if it was on the table, there was definitely not going to be any leftovers for you to take home to enjoy later.
I had an uncle that made the absolute best mac and cheese ever! He only used Cracker Barrel cheese, along with a little bit of sugar, and instead of milk, he used heavy cream and half-and-half. The best mac and cheese to me has all of those things in the perfect balance. This dish is also not that complicated at all, but I have had some mac and cheese that is too dry, too wet, not enough pasta, too much pasta, not enough cheese, no seasoning…the whole thing sounds like a science experiment gone wrong. If desired, broil on low for 1-3 minutes for additional color and crispiness on top. Bake at 375 degrees Fahrenheit for 20 minutes uncovered or until gold and bubbly. Which is actually surprising when you think about the few ingredients that are involved. Transfer the mixture to a lightly greased 3-quart baking dish, and top with the remaining cheese. Macaroni and Cheese is one of those dishes that can go very wrong very fast. Southern Mac and Cheese is easy to make, loaded with flavor, and perfect to share with your friends and family.