

My mother’s side of the family is from Louisiana, and like any self respecting Southern family we ate macaroni and cheese at every special occasion meal, be it Thanksgiving, Christmas, Easter or birthdays. Baked has a firmer consistency, the elbows surrounded by a rich custard infused with shreds of cheese. Stove top tends to be cloyingly creamy, clinging to the macaroni like a thick winter coat. They each have their merits, but I prefer mine baked. There are some who like stove top mac and cheese and some who like baked mac and cheese. Is this really the best macaroni and cheese I ever made? YES and I have made a lot of macaroni and cheese in my lifetime! I’ve eaten a lot of macaroni and cheese, tested various recipes for macaroni and cheese, and have finally decided that this one is the best I have ever made.
