Soulful Sunday Feast: Baked Mac & Cheese with Sweet Potato Mash, Collard Greens, Potato Salad and BBQ Ribs

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๐Ÿง€ 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese๐Ÿงˆ 3 tablespoons butter๐Ÿฅ› 2 cups milk๐Ÿ 2 cups cooked penne pasta๐Ÿฅ„ 1 teaspoon salt๐Ÿฅ„ 1/2 teaspoon black pepper๐Ÿ  4 large sweet potatoes, peeled๐Ÿงˆ 2 tablespoons butter๐Ÿฅ„ 1/4 cup brown sugar๐Ÿฅ„ 1 teaspoon cinnamon๐Ÿฅ„ 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg๐Ÿฅ„ Pinch of salt๐Ÿฅฌ 1 pound collard greens, washed and chopped๐Ÿฅ“ 4 slices of bacon, chopped๐Ÿง„ 2 cloves garlic, minced๐Ÿฅ„ 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar๐Ÿต 2 cups chicken broth๐Ÿฅ„ Salt and pepper to taste๐Ÿฅ” 4 medium potatoes, peeled and chopped๐Ÿฅš 3 hard-boiled eggs, chopped๐Ÿฅ’ 1/4 cup pickles, chopped๐Ÿฅ› 1/2 cup mayonnaise๐Ÿฅ„ 1 tablespoon mustard๐Ÿฅ„ Salt and pepper to taste๐Ÿ– 2 racks of baby back ribs๐Ÿง‚ 2 tablespoons BBQ spice rub๐ŸŒถ๏ธ 1 cup BBQ sauce
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Indulge in a soulful and comforting meal that brings together a variety of beloved Southern flavors. This delicious spread features creamy Baked Mac & Cheese, smooth Sweet Potato Mash, tender Collard Greens, classic Potato Salad, and mouth-watering BBQ Ribs. Perfect for a cozy Sunday dinner or any time you crave some soul food goodness.

Ingredients

For the Baked Mac & Cheese:

๐Ÿง€ 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

๐Ÿงˆ 3 tablespoons butter

๐Ÿฅ› 2 cups milk

๐Ÿ 2 cups cooked penne pasta

๐Ÿฅ„ 1 teaspoon salt

๐Ÿฅ„ 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

For the Sweet Potato Mash:

๐Ÿ  4 large sweet potatoes, peeled

๐Ÿงˆ 2 tablespoons butter

๐Ÿฅ„ 1/4 cup brown sugar

๐Ÿฅ„ 1 teaspoon cinnamon

๐Ÿฅ„ 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg

๐Ÿฅ„ Pinch of salt

For the Collard Greens:

๐Ÿฅฌ 1 pound collard greens, washed and chopped

๐Ÿฅ“ 4 slices of bacon, chopped

๐Ÿง„ 2 cloves garlic, minced

๐Ÿฅ„ 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar

๐Ÿต 2 cups chicken broth

๐Ÿฅ„ Salt and pepper to taste

For the Potato Salad:

๐Ÿฅ” 4 medium potatoes, peeled and chopped

๐Ÿฅš 3 hard-boiled eggs, chopped

๐Ÿฅ’ 1/4 cup pickles, chopped

๐Ÿฅ› 1/2 cup mayonnaise

๐Ÿฅ„ 1 tablespoon mustard

๐Ÿฅ„ Salt and pepper to taste

For the BBQ Ribs:

๐Ÿ– 2 racks of baby back ribs

๐Ÿง‚ 2 tablespoons BBQ spice rub

๐ŸŒถ๏ธ 1 cup BBQ sauce


Instructions

1- Baked Mac & Cheese Preparation:

  • Preheat the oven to 350ยฐF (175ยฐC).

  • In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter and stir in the milk. Gradually add the cheese, stirring until melted.

  • Combine the cooked penne with the cheese sauce in a baking dish. Season with salt and pepper.

  • Bake for 20 minutes until bubbly and golden on top.

2- Sweet Potato Mash Preparation:

  • Boil the sweet potatoes in salted water until tender, about 15-20 minutes.

  • Drain and mash the potatoes with butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until smooth.

3- Collard Greens Preparation:

  • In a large pot, cook the bacon pieces until crispy. Remove and set aside.

  • In the same pot, sautรฉ garlic until fragrant. Add collard greens, chicken broth, and vinegar. Cover and simmer for 45 minutes.

  • Season with salt and pepper to taste and mix in the bacon before serving.

4- Potato Salad Preparation:

  • Boil the potatoes in salted water until tender, about 12-15 minutes. Drain and cool.

  • In a bowl, combine potatoes, eggs, pickles, mayonnaise, mustard, salt, and pepper. Mix well.

5- BBQ Ribs Preparation:

  • Preheat the oven to 275ยฐF (135ยฐC).

  • Rub ribs with BBQ spice rub, wrap in foil, and bake for 2.5 hours.

  • Remove foil, brush with BBQ sauce, and broil for 5-10 minutes for a sticky glaze.


Prep Time: 30 minutes

Cook Time: 2 hours 30 minutes

Total Time: 3 hours

Servings: 6

Calories per Serving: 950 (approx.; varies by portion sizes)

Proteins: 40g

Fats: 50g

Carbohydrates: 80g

Equipment:

  • Baking dish

  • Saucepan

  • Large pot

  • Mixing bowls

  • Oven broiler


Cooking Tips:

  • For extra cheesy mac & cheese, add a mix of cheeses like mozzarella or Monterey Jack.

  • Swap out bacon for turkey bacon in collard greens for a lighter touch.

  • Add scallions or crispy onions to your potato salad for extra flavor.


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