9 Mississippi Restaurants With Mac and Cheese So Good You'll Swear Your Grandma Made It
By Daniella DiRienzo|Published December 23, 2017
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Daniella DiRienzo
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Though Daniella was born in New York and has lived in a couple of other states, Mississippi has been her home for more than 30 years. After graduating from the University of Southern Mississippi, Daniella began to hone her writing skills through various internships. In the years since, she’s had the privilege of having her articles appear in several publications, such as the Mississippi-based Parents & Kids Magazine. She’s also had the honor of interviewing actress Sela Ward for The Mississippi Arts and Entertainment Experience.
Here in Mississippi, we eat a lot of macaroni and cheese. Heck, it’s even considered a vegetable as far as a blue plate special or meat-and-three is concerned. Only the best comfort food ever, your southern grandma is sure to have her own special way of whipping up the classic side. And while you may think nothing can be quite as good as grandma’s mac and cheese, these 9 restaurants come pretty darn close.
1. Dempsey’s Steak and Seafood (6208 Kiln Delisle Rd., Kiln)
Proving the old adage, "if it ain’t broke don’t fix it," to be true, Dempsey’s has been using the same mac and cheese recipe for nearly 4 decades! Almost a meal in itself, the hearty side is made by topping penne pasta with mild cheddar, regular cheddar, and a third type of cheese that’s kept secret.
According to Southern Living, this Jackson eatery serves the best macaroni and cheese in Mississippi. In addition to the classic side, Bully’s dishes up all sorts of home cooked favorites – from beef tips over rice to smothered pork chops.
In business for years, Rooster’s is a longtime Jackson favorite known for its delicious burgers and home cooked meals. And it’s not only locals that love the food – Pure Wow named Rooster’s mac and cheese the best in the state.
4. The Gathering at Livingston Mercantile (106 Livingston Church Rd., Flora)
Once you taste what Spoon University describes as "cheesy and gooey," you’ll agree the macaroni and cheese at The Gathering is worthy of its spot on this list. After enjoying a hearty southern meal, be sure to check out the onsite gift shop and gourmet grocery store.
Named one of the best restaurants in the country, this Long Beach eatery can do no wrong in terms of food. Everything on the menu is delicious, including the crawfish macaroni and cheese.
6. 10 South Rooftop Bar and Grill (1301 Washington St., Vicksburg)
This rooftop eatery is a must visit for die hard mac and cheese fans. Not only is the southern classic served as a side, but it also comes as an appetizer. Officially named Nick's Mac Nuggets, the delicious snack is made by deep frying mac and cheese - does it get any better?!
At this Florence fish house, the macaroni and cheese is as much a staple as the catfish. Even better, it’s served buffet style, so you can fill up on all your favorite southern dishes.
8. Sweet Tea and Biscuits Café (2025 McCullough Blvd., Tupelo)
As you’ve probably guessed from the name, this Tupelo restaurant serves up a slew of southern favorites – all of which are made using recipes passed down by the owners’ mother. The flavorful mac and cheese is the perfect side to any one of the homemade entrees.
This legendary café is built on family recipes, so it should come as no surprise that it serves up some of the best home cooked food in the state. Among the buffet loaded with southern comfort food, you’ll find deliciously creamy mac and cheese.
So, have you ever tried the mac and cheese at any of the places above? Know of another restaurant that should’ve been listed? Tell us in the comments section!
