Name: Gullah Baked Mac and Cheese Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Gullah Geechee
Ingredients: 1 lb elbow macaroni; 4 tbsp butter; 4 tbsp all-purpose flour; 3 cups whole milk; 1 cup heavy cream; 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded; 1 cup Monterey Jack cheese, shredded; 1/2 cup Gruyere or Swiss cheese, shredded; 1 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper; 1/2 tsp smoked paprika; 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper; 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs; 2 tbsp butter, melted (for topping)

Creamy, cheesy, baked to golden perfection. This Gullah mac and cheese recipe is the soul food side dish that every family gathering demands.

Ingredients

1 lb elbow macaroni
4 tbsp butter
4 tbsp all-purpose flour
3 cups whole milk
1 cup heavy cream
2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
1 cup Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
1/2 cup Gruyere or Swiss cheese, shredded
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp smoked paprika
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
2 tbsp butter, melted (for topping)

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375°F. Grease a 9x13 baking dish.
Cook macaroni according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
In a large saucepan, melt 4 tbsp butter over medium heat. Whisk in flour and cook 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
Slowly whisk in milk and cream. Cook, stirring constantly, until thickened, about 5 minutes.
Remove from heat. Stir in cheddar, Monterey Jack, and Gruyere until melted and smooth. Season with salt, pepper, smoked paprika, and cayenne.
Add cooked macaroni to the cheese sauce and stir to combine. Pour into prepared baking dish.
In a small bowl, combine panko with 2 tbsp melted butter. Sprinkle over the top.
Bake 25-30 minutes until bubbly and golden brown on top. Let rest 10 minutes before serving.