The ultimate comfort food combo that hits hard EVERY time!
Ingredients:
For the Honey Jerk Chicken Wings:
2 lbs chicken wings
2 tbsp jerk seasoning (wet or dry)
1 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp honey
1 tbsp soy sauce
1 tsp garlic powder
Squeeze of lime juice (optional but )
For the Baked Mac & Cheese:
2 cups elbow macaroni
2 tbsp butter
2 tbsp flour
1 ½ cups milk
1 ½ cups shredded sharp cheddar
1 cup shredded mozzarella
½ tsp black pepper
½ tsp paprika
1 egg (for that baked set-up)
For the Candied Yams:
2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and sliced
3 tbsp butter
½ cup brown sugar
1 tsp cinnamon
¼ tsp nutmeg
Pinch of salt
Splash of vanilla extract
How to Make It:
Marinate & Bake the Wings:
Toss wings in jerk seasoning, oil, and garlic powder. Bake at 400°F for 40 mins, flipping halfway. Mix honey and soy sauce, brush on wings, then broil for 2–3 mins. This is your sweet heat flavor bomb and a total weeknight dinner slapper.
Whip the Cheese Sauce:
Cook macaroni until al dente. In a pot, melt butter, whisk in flour, then slowly add milk. Stir in cheeses, season with pepper & paprika. Fold in macaroni, then add beaten egg. Bake at 375°F until golden and bubbly. That’s a creamy mac & cheese dream you won’t forget!
Make Those Candied Yams Shine:
Add sliced yams to a baking dish. In a saucepan, melt butter with brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and vanilla. Pour over yams and bake uncovered at 375°F for 40–50 minutes. Stir halfway through. This dish is giving sweet, buttery comfort food ENERGY.
Plate It Like a Pro:
Scoop that creamy mac, pile on your glazed yams, and lay those honey jerk wings like a crown. It’s soul food served with pride.
Finish with a Drizzle (Optional):
Want extra flavor flair? Drizzle leftover honey jerk glaze right over the top. Now it’s really game over.
Prep Time: 25 minutes | Cook Time: 50 minutes | Total Time: ~1 hr 15 min
Servings: 4 hungry people
Calories: ~790 per serving | Protein: ~42g per serving
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