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Golden Mac and Cheese with Pepper Gravy
Southern Comfort Free recipe

Golden Mac and Cheese with Pepper Gravy

★★★★★ 4.7 (236 ratings)

A Golden Mac and Cheese, kissed with char and smoke, and served with Pepper Gravy.

Prep
10 min
Cook
21 min
Servings
4
Difficulty
Medium
Ingredients

What you'll need

  • 1 lb mac and cheese
  • 1 lb yellow onion
  • a pinch garlic
  • 4 oz smoked paprika
  • 1/4 cup hot sauce
  • 2 tbsp kosher salt
  • 1 cup 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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