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How do you make Southern baked mac and cheese the Black way?

On this episode of The Soul Food Pod, host Shaunda Necole introduces her best friend, Teresa Pooler, as they tell the story of when they were young adults first learning how to cook, on a seemingly never-ending quest looking for the ultimate recipe for Southern baked mac and cheese!

Shaunda and Teresa explain how they went from cookouts to church events to potlucks rating the best mac and cheese.

Listeners will laugh at their saucy tales and hilarious journey through time to deliver you the ultimate Southern soul food baked mac and cheese recipe! Including a quick lesson down history lane with a thank you to James Hemings, the African American chef who created Southern baked mac and cheese.

How do you make Southern mac and cheese from scratch?

Southern mac and cheese – the Black way – is made from scratch, with elbow noodles boiled in milk, then prepared with a combination of soul food seasonings like salt, pepper, garlic, onion, ground mustard, paprika, flour, milk, and a mix of cheeses. Commonly used are sharp cheddar cheese, mozzarella, and American cheese, baked until creamy on top and golden brown on the edges!

What you'll learn in this episode?

• Two friends' mission to find the ultimate recipe for soul food baked mac and cheese 
• Tips for making the perfect macaroni and cheese dish, including the importance of sharp cheddar cheese and the soul food seasonings
• Learn how to make Southern baked mac and cheese the Black way (Black mac and cheese)
• James Hemings and the origin of baked mac and cheese
• Netflix soul food docuseries High On The Hog and the story of baked mac and cheese
• Southern mac and cheese and its place in African American culture and American food history

• What to serve with soul food baked mac and cheese

Links & resources mentioned in the episode:

Southern mac and cheese episode recap:

https://thesoulfoodpot.com/thesoulfoodpod-ep-9-southern-mac-and-cheese/

Black folks' soul food baked macaroni and cheese:

https://thesoulfoodpot.com/baked-mac-and-cheese/

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