With a new year comes a new recipe for some good warm food!! Here is a great southern mac n cheese recipe. 

Ingredients 

• 8 ounce uncooked macaroni 

• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter 

• 2 tablespoons flour 

• 1 1/2-ounce can evaporated milk 

• 1 cup half and half (or ½ cup cream and ½ cup milk) 

• ½ -1 tablespoon onion powder 

• 2 teaspoons garlic powder 

• ½ -1 teaspoon Creole seasoning 

• ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper 

• ½ cup mozzarella cheese, grated 

• ½ cup sharp cheddar cheese grated 

• ½ cup jack cheese (any jack cheese you prefer) 

• Salt and pepper, to taste 

Instructions 

• Cook macaroni according to the package directions. Drain. 

• 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. 

• Slowly add the evaporated milk a little at a time, followed by the half and half; you do not want the mixture to form any lumps. Simmer for about 3-5 minutes until the mixture thickens slightly. 

• Add seasonings, onion and garlic powder, Creole seasoning, and cayenne pepper. 

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

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

• Then add the cooked pasta to the pot, and stir to incorporate evenly. 

• Transfer the pasta mixture to a pan or a lightly greased 2-quart baking dish; top with the remaining cheese. 

• Bake at 375F°/190℃ for 20 minutes or until golden and bubbly. 

If anyone tries this recipe please leave a comment and let us know how it went!