Southern Style Smoked Mac & Cheese

Name: How to cook Southern Style Smoked Mac & Cheese - cookcic.com
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 5-8 servings
Cuisine: Us

Introduce

Chef :

Mitty

Southern Style Smoked Mac & Cheese

Ingredient

Food ration :

5-8 servings

Cooking time :

2 hours

3 tablespoons

unsalted butter

2 tablespoons

flour

1 (12 oz)

canned evaporated milk

1 cup

half and half (1/2 cup cream and 1/2 cup milk)

1/2-1 tablespoon

onion powder

2 teaspoons

garlic powder

1/2-1 teaspoon

creole seasoning

1/4 teaspoon

cayenne pepper

1/2 cup

mozzarella cheese, grated

1/2 cup

sharp cheddar cheese , grated

1/2 cup

jack cheese

1/2 cup

Gouda, grated

8 ounce

uncooked Macaroni

Cooking instructions

* Step 1

Cook macaroni according to the package directions. Drain.

* Step 2

Add butter to skillet, as soon as butter melts whisk in flour. Continue whisking until flour is fully mixed with butter. Then cook for about a minute to get rid of the flour taste.

* Step 3

Slowly add evaporated milk a little at the time, followed by the half and half ; you do not want the mixture to form any lumps.

* Step 4

Simmer for about 3-5 minutes until mixture thickens slightly.

* Step 5

Add seasonings, onion and garlic powder, creole seasoning and cayenne pepper.

* Step 6

Bring to a simmer and let it simmer gently for about 2 minutes.

* Step 7

Stir in the cheeses (reserve some as toppings later), and continue stirring until everything’s melted and evenly combined and, smooth. Salt & pepper, to taste.