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Crispy Mac and Cheese and Cornbread
Southern Comfort Free recipe

Crispy Mac and Cheese and Cornbread

★★★★★ 4.7 (12 ratings)

A Crispy Mac and Cheese, built on a slow, honest base, and served and Cornbread.

Prep
22 min
Cook
28 min
Servings
2
Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients

What you'll need

  • 1 lb mac and cheese
  • 2 tbsp yellow onion
  • 1 cup garlic
  • 3 cloves smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp hot sauce
  • 1/2 cup kosher salt
  • 1 tbsp cracked black pepper
  • to taste fresh herbs, to finish
Method

Step by step

  1. Season the mac and cheese generously and let it sit while you prep the aromatics.
  2. Build the base: cook the onion, garlic and spices until soft and fragrant.
  3. Add the mac and cheese and cook it through, letting it take on color and soak up the seasoning.
  4. Rest briefly, adjust the salt and acid, and finish with fresh herbs before serving.
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