Pimento Mac & Cheese

We are HUGE fans of Nashville Hot Chicken. We always hit up Hattie B's when we are in town. I am SUPER excited that Hattie B's has opened up a location here in Birmingham. Hattie B-Ham! We will be there at least once a month of our hot chicken fix. In addition to the hot chicken, Hattie B's has fantastic side dishes. I've shared their Black Eyed Pea Salad - (link) - it is great as a side dish or even as a dip with some chips. I ran across a recipe for their Pimento Mac & Cheese and had to give it a try.

OMG! This tastes just like the original. SO creamy and delicious! It only takes a few minutes to make and it tastes so good. I could eat this as my meal! We served this with some chicken (of course), but it goes great with everything - burgers, hot dogs, steaks, pork. We've made this several time and just can't get enough of it!

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Pimento Mac & Cheese

serves 8

adapted from

Preheat oven to 350F. Lightly spray an 8x8-inch pan with cooking spray. Set aide.

Cook macaroni according to package directions. Drain.

Melt butter in a small saucepan. Add flour, whisk well. Cook 5 minutes. Slowly whisk in milk, whisking until smooth and thickened, about 5 minutes.

Remove from heat; add red pepper, salt, black pepper, 1-1/2 cups cheese and pimentos to sauce and whisk until cheese is melted.

Combine pasta and sauce and spoon into prepared baking dish.

Cover with foil and bake 40 minutes. Remove from heat, stir, sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup of cheese and return to oven for 5 minutes.