Mac and Cheese Cups. Share this image Share It Pin It When I first graduated from college, and was living in a dreary little apartment, mac and cheese was one of my few specialties. Granted it was straight from a box, but it was one of those meals that made me feel like I was home. I shared a gussied up truffle version a couple of years back (here), and since the Academy Awards are just days away, I thought I'd make it more party-friendly.
Sassy Simmerings: Lip Smackin' Lighter Mac 'n' Cheese. "Over The Rainbow" Macaroni and Cheese. I have been wanting to blog about this dish for a very long time. This is my go-to mac-n-cheese, and it comes from PattiLaBelle, a popular R&B singer from the 60s to the 80s. The recipe calls for 5 different cheeses, lots of butter, and half-n-half. Also, there's no need to make a roux for the cheese sauce. On a similar note, here is the Christmas dinner my mother and I had. My mom made potato salad and green beans.
I brined and roasted a whole chicken (the only way to roast chicken and turkey in my opinion). For dessert, I made chocolate peanut butter tarts, which I will blog about next. I hope you try out this macaroni and cheese dish. "Over the Rainbow" Macaroni and Cheese Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Bring the large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. In a small saucepan, melt eight tablespoons (one stick) of the butter. Stove-top Macaroni and Cheese. Forget the boxes, the mixes, and don’t even think of waiting an hour for macaroni and cheese on a week night. I have the super-fast solution for homemade macaroni and cheese, and it is SO good. I have something of an addiction to macaroni and cheese. When I was a child I ate mac & cheese from the blue box at least once a week. My mom just did not always feel up to making homemade side dishes every night, and I never complained!
The recipe I am about to share with you makes the creamiest macaroni and cheese I have ever made, and it is nearly as fast as making the stuff in the box. One thing I feel I must add is that you really should grate your cheese fresh. Also, if you are watching your figure, as so many of us are, you can use reduced-fat cheese (this you must grate yourself, reduced-fat ready-grated cheese will not work). Stove-top Macaroni and Cheese Author: Kelly Jaggers (Adapted from Cooks Illustrated) Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: 6 Serve immediately. High Five Recipe: Creamy Mac and Cheese. I’ve been searching my whole life (give or take) for a good homemade mac and cheese recipe. The recipes I’ve come up with in the past are decent….but not great.
A couple of months ago, a friend told me how she makes it. I adapted it a bit and now we can’t seem to get enough! It is THE creamiest mac and cheese ever. Here’s the secret: Cook your pasta in MILK instead of water. The milk makes it super creamy. Uh-huh…comfort food at it’s best. Creamy Mac and CheeseYum High Five Recipe: Creamy Mac and Cheese Ingredients 2½ cups whole wheat pasta 3 cups whole milk ½ t. sea salt 1 cup shredded cheese (I use white cheddar) Instructions Mix pasta, milk and salt in a large sauce pan.
Be very sure to remove this from the heat before you stir in the cheese. You can use any shape of pasta you want. Every time I make this, we can not believe how creamy and delicious it is. If you haven’t ever tried cooking your pasta in your milk, you must do this! Life as you know it just got better. Easy Homemade Mac ‘n Cheese. If you follow me on Twitter or Facebook, you know the other day I had a craving for Kraft Macaroni and Cheese. And, you already know I satisfied that craving – not shamefully, either. This macaroni and cheese recipe is almost as easy as making it out of a box, but much better for you and dare I say more delicious! I’ve tried other homemade macaroni and cheese recipes in the past, but never liked the taste, consistency, or the steps included to prep.
Mac ‘n cheese is meant to be simple. I love finding simple dinners to add to my menu and to share with you. The easier the recipe, the more likely you and I are to make it! We had this first at our friends’ house when celebrating their 7-year-old grandson’s birthday. While the steak was definitely delicious, I was waiting all night to request the recipe for the macaroni. I’m glad to finally have a simple homemade macaroni and cheese recipe, and looking forward to developing different variations of it. Easy Mac ‘n Cheese Printable Recipe.