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Smothered Mac and Cheese and Cornbread
Southern Comfort Free recipe

Smothered Mac and Cheese and Cornbread

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A Smothered Mac and Cheese, rich without ever feeling heavy, and served and Cornbread.

Prep
16 min
Cook
52 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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