Southern Baked Mac & Cheese 🧀🔥
A rich, creamy, cheesy mac & cheese with a golden crust? Yes, please!
Ingredients:
✅ 3 cups elbow macaroni
✅ 2 cups whole milk
✅ 1 cup heavy cream
✅ 3 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
✅ 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
✅ ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
✅ 1 stick butter
✅ 2 eggs (beaten)
✅ 1 teaspoon mustard powder
✅ 1 teaspoon garlic powder
✅ ½ teaspoon black pepper
✅ 1 teaspoon salt
Instructions:
1️⃣ Boil the Pasta:
Cook macaroni until al dente and drain.
2️⃣ Make the Cheese Sauce:
Melt butter in a saucepan, add milk, cream, and seasonings.
Stir in cheddar, mozzarella, and Parmesan until melted.
3️⃣ Bake:
Mix cheese sauce with pasta, add beaten eggs, and pour into a baking dish.
Sprinkle extra cheese on top and bake at 375°F for 25 minutes until golden.
Classic Deviled Eggs 🥚😋
Deviled eggs are the perfect creamy, tangy bite to balance out this rich meal.
Ingredients:
✅ 6 large eggs (hard-boiled)
✅ ¼ cup mayonnaise
✅ 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
✅ ½ teaspoon white vinegar
✅ ¼ teaspoon salt
✅ ¼ teaspoon black pepper
✅ 1 teaspoon smoked paprika (for garnish)
Instructions:
1️⃣ Prepare the Eggs:
Slice eggs in half, remove yolks, and mash in a bowl.
2️⃣ Mix the Filling:
Combine yolks with mayo, mustard, vinegar, salt, and pepper.
3️⃣ Fill & Garnish:
Spoon or pipe filling into egg whites and sprinkle with paprika.
Candied Yams 🍠🍯
Sweet, buttery, caramelized yams are a must-have side for this meal.
Ingredients:
✅ 4 large sweet potatoes (peeled & sliced)
✅ ½ cup butter
✅ ½ cup brown sugar
✅ ¼ cup honey
✅ 1 teaspoon cinnamon
✅ ½ teaspoon nutmeg
✅ 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions:
1️⃣ Boil the Yams:
Simmer sweet potatoes in water for 10 minutes until slightly tender.
2️⃣ Make the Glaze:
Melt butter, brown sugar, honey, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a pan.
3️⃣ Bake:
Pour glaze over yams in a baking dish and bake at 375°F for 30 minutes.
Honey Cornbread 🍞🍯
A sweet, buttery cornbread with a touch of honey? The perfect finish to this meal!
Ingredients:
✅ 1 cup cornmeal
✅ 1 cup all-purpose flour
✅ ½ cup sugar
✅ 1 tablespoon baking powder
✅ ½ teaspoon salt
✅ 1 cup whole milk
✅ 2 eggs
✅ ½ cup butter (melted)
✅ ¼ cup honey
Instructions:
1️⃣ Mix Dry Ingredients:
In a bowl, whisk cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
2️⃣ Add Wet Ingredients:
Stir in milk, eggs, melted butter, and honey until smooth.
3️⃣ Bake:
Pour into a greased baking dish and bake at 375°F for 20-25 minutes.
Final Thoughts
This soul food feast is all about bold flavors, crispy textures, and pure comfort in every bite. From the deep-fried pork chops to the honey-drizzled cornbread, each dish plays its part in making this a truly iconic Southern meal.
🔥 What’s your favorite Southern dish? Let us know in the comments!