That’s where the confusion begins with some. I guess it’s because it just isn’t Southern Tomatoes and Macaronianymore after adding all these additional items to the recipe. Still, I prefer mine more traditional and to the point compared to the other variations. Note: I have also heard of a few people adding ground beef, smoked sausage, green peppers, sugar to the tomatoes, and some parmesan cheese on the top.
It should be entered into with abandon or not at all.” Just be sure not to overdo the spices if you have children joining in on the meal. By replacing the stewed tomatoes with Ro*Tel tomatoes, using unsalted butter, adding Cajun seasoning, a pinch of cayenne pepper, and black pepper to the recipe.
( I never add sugar to my tomatoes either, they are sweet enough) You can also do a spicy variation of Macaroni and Tomates as my sister-in-law does. Then season it with kosher salt and coarse black pepper. I use the large elbow macaroni cooked in salted water, Stewed organic tomatoes, fried bacon bits, bacon grease, onions, and a touch of freshly chopped parsley. When I make my Southern Tomatoes and Macaroni, I want it more traditional-style. Or she would make it as plain as all get-up just like my Grandmother. You as the cook must bring soul to the recipe.”įamily Variations of Southern Macaroni and Tomatoes My mom used to make it more of a casserole-style, layering elbow macaroni, stewed tomatoes, mild cheddar cheese, which was delicious tasting. She never added sugar to her tomatoes as the canned stewed tomatoes were lovely enough without adding the sugar. When my Grandmother used to make her recipe for Southern Macaroni and Tomatoes, it was as simple as her boiling salted water, adding macaroni noodles, draining them (never did she rinse them), then adding her own homemade canned stewed tomatoes, a little bacon grease, table salt, and lots of black pepper. Slight variations are creative when cooking, not intrusive. I think it’s essential to preserve the integrity of recipes. However, we like our recipes at an interpretation, not a full-on bastardizing of the recipe and calling it something it’s not. Over the years, my mother and I have changed a few things with the recipe to make other delicious variations. “Real cooking is more about following your heart than following recipes.” Yet contain ground beef, green bell peppers, tomatoes, onions, garlic, and seasoned herbs, which are apples compared to oranges when it comes to this particular recipe. Southern Macaroni and Tomatoes should Not be confused with American Chop-Soy, aka American Ghoulash, which are in whole other category that usually is confused for Southern Macaroni and Tomatoes.
Chances are, if you grew up in any of the Southern or have even resided in the South for some time, you are familiar with this budget-friendly dish we call Macaroni and Tomatoes. This dish is so economical and perfect for potlucks and family gatherings. It takes little to no time to cook and serve. One of the many things I love about Southern Macaroni and Tomatoes is that it has to be one of the most accessible comfort foods to make. Southern Macaroni and Tomatoes were made with elbow macaroni, stewed tomatoes, bacon grease, and a little seasoning. Yet, each starts with the same ingredients. Deliciously simple to make Southern Macaroni and Tomatoes is an iconic dish many Southern folks still remember and cherish from their childhoods.ĭepending on what part of the South you are from, there are a few variations.
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