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A bowl of creamy mac and cheese served with crispy fried chicken, a classic combination of best comfort foods.

Best Comfort Foods

This recipe is a collection of classic comfort foods.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 800

Ingredients
  

Macaroni and Cheese
  • 400 g Elbow Macaroni
  • 1 liter Milk
  • 100 g Butter
  • 100 g All-purpose Flour
  • 300 g Cheddar Cheese Shredded
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 0.5 tsp Black Pepper
Fried Chicken
  • 1 kg Chicken Pieces
  • 2 cups All-purpose Flour
  • 1 tbsp Paprika
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 0.5 tsp Black Pepper
  • 2 large Eggs
  • 0.25 cup Milk

Method
 

  1. For Macaroni and Cheese: Cook macaroni according to package directions. Drain. In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Whisk in flour until smooth. Gradually whisk in milk. Cook, stirring constantly, until thickened. Remove from heat. Stir in cheese, salt, and pepper until cheese is melted and sauce is smooth. Add drained macaroni and stir to coat. Pour into a greased baking dish.
  2. For Fried Chicken: In a shallow dish, combine flour, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. In another shallow dish, whisk eggs and milk.
  3. Dip chicken pieces first in the egg mixture, then dredge in the flour mixture, ensuring each piece is well coated. Shake off excess flour.
  4. Heat about 2 inches of vegetable oil in a large, heavy skillet over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).
  5. Carefully place chicken pieces in the hot oil, being careful not to overcrowd the skillet. Fry for about 6-8 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove chicken from skillet and drain on paper towels.
  6. Bake Macaroni and Cheese at 375°F (190°C) for 20-25 minutes, or until bubbly and golden brown on top.
  7. Serve fried chicken with macaroni and cheese.

Nutrition

Calories: 800kcalCarbohydrates: 70gProtein: 40gFat: 45gSaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 1200mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 5gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 20IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 10mg

Notes

You can add other spices to the flour mixture for the chicken, such as onion powder or cayenne pepper, for extra flavor.

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