But, again, if you canвЂ™t find it, a sharp cheddar will work just fine. Flour: Makes the roux, which is the key to thickening the sauce. ItвЂ™s made with milk only and doesnвЂ™t include cream or salt like a farmers cheese.Д®ven though itвЂ™s not as readily available as it once was, many in theВ South can still find it at locally owned grocery stores, farmers markets, or even theВ local gas station convenience store. Dry mustard and cayenne pepper: Adds a little extra depth of flavor. It has a slightly rubbery texture and mild nutty flavor. While the oven is preheating, cook elbow noodles according to package instructions, then drain and rinse with cool water. Hoop cheese is a mild and creamy cheese that usedВ to be incredibly popular across the South. Spread cauliflower onto two large baking.

In a large bowl, toss cauliflower with 2 tablespoons oil and season with salt. Then add cheddar, white cheddar, and American cheese. Preheat oven to 375В° and butter a 9-x-13 baking dish. My elbow macaroni said to cook for 7 minutes, so I drained it after 5. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil over high heat, then cook the pasta for 2 minutes less than the package says. In a large baking pan (11x8) add first layer of pasta. Grease a nonstick mini muffin pan very well with butter or nonstick cooking spray. Cook the pasta one minute shy of al dente according to the package instructions. Combine shredded cheeses in a large bowl and set aside. Once sauce is at medium thickness, place on lowest heat setting. Lightly grease a large 3 qt or 4 qt baking dish and set aside. Whisk gently for 10 minutes while roux & bechamel sauce begins to thicken. Of course, I put my own spin on it by using red rind hoop cheese, but itвЂ™s great with a sharp cheddar, too. Now add of each of the cheese except the Muenster Cheese. And while things have changed a little throughВ the years, those tried and true favorites still have a special place in my heartвЂ¦ and on my menu.ДЄnd while every family has their take on particular recipes, one of my favorite recipes is this Classic Baked Macaroni and Cheese from Southern Living. Since the time I started my blog nearly 9 years ago, IвЂ™ve made it part of my mission to share those classic recipes that just help define the SouthвЂ™s food culture.

You know, Southern classicsВ like this just never get old.

Baked mac and cheese roux bites