hobo73 Posted February 8, 2014 Share Posted February 8, 2014 so good......I don't CARE that it's a staple of every kids' diet. I love the stuff. mmmmmmm Does anyone have any cool mac recipes to share?I mean, I like it original, with chili or tuna mixed in, cut up hot dogs.....anything else that might liven it up a bit? Also, who else loves when it turns out gooey and wonderful? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janie Posted February 8, 2014 Share Posted February 8, 2014 What's not to love about pasta and cheese?! For a quick kid lunch I'll make the blue box stuff. When I make it, I use half-and-half or heavy whipping cream (preferred) and use about half of the powder mix and throw in about a quarter cup of grated cheddar cheese. It's so rich and wonderful! For grown up mac and cheese I have some great recipes. I'll post them after I go through my office and find where they are (doing a cookbook overhaul). 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Narps Posted February 8, 2014 Share Posted February 8, 2014 As awful as this sounds, I grew up on old school standard Kraft Mac and Cheese in a box. My mother used to make it all the time. I have had many others but the Kraft is still my favorite. The Kraft spaghetti in a box is also still my favorite. I have her make it for me whenever she visits...... :) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluefunk Posted February 8, 2014 Share Posted February 8, 2014 It has to have a teaspoon of mustard powder in the roux when making the béchamel cheese sauce- this I find makes the cheese more tasty. And then, put some chopped ham in it. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Narps Posted February 8, 2014 Share Posted February 8, 2014 It has to have a teaspoon of mustard powder in the roux when making the béchamel cheese sauce- this I find makes the cheese more tasty. And then, put some chopped ham in it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thesweetscience Posted February 8, 2014 Share Posted February 8, 2014 What's not to love about pasta and cheese?! For a quick kid lunch I'll make the blue box stuff. When I make it, I use half-and-half or heavy whipping cream (preferred) and use about half of the powder mix and throw in about a quarter cup of grated cheddar cheese. It's so rich and wonderful! For grown up mac and cheese I have some great recipes. I'll post them after I go through my office and find where they are (doing a cookbook overhaul).My wife has two really amazing recipes. One is spicy and the other is not but they both use real cheese and real cream and are wonderful. I will see if I can dig them up. She cooks by feel more than recipe so I am not sure she has them written down anywhere. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluefunk Posted February 8, 2014 Share Posted February 8, 2014 It has to have a teaspoon of mustard powder in the roux when making the béchamel cheese sauce- this I find makes the cheese more tasty. And then, put some chopped ham in it. Forgot to add, but I bet it's not as nice as Kraft Mac and cheese in a box. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicken hawk Posted February 8, 2014 Share Posted February 8, 2014 They even make the Kraft mac and cheese with white cheddar now! :sundog: 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hobo73 Posted February 8, 2014 Author Share Posted February 8, 2014 omg guys, keep the recipes coming! I am determined to try my hand at cooking seriously and would love to wow people with awesome dishes. thanks :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EagleMoon Posted February 8, 2014 Share Posted February 8, 2014 What I like about is that you can mix anything in with it and it's still good. I've put tuna, chicken, peas, broccoli, hot dogs, salsa, steak, and various other things in it at different times and it's yummy. I like it straight up too but my favorite is Velveeta Shells and Cheese. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Narps Posted February 8, 2014 Share Posted February 8, 2014 I married into homemade mac and cheese. Coming from my mother's Kraft it was quite different. My wife still makes it that way. It's very thin and runny but goes great on top of mashed potatoes... :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anima Posted February 8, 2014 Share Posted February 8, 2014 My aunt used to buy tinned macaroni cheese. It was disgusting slimy stuff. I have always made proper home made macaroni cheese. The sauce isn't difficult, you just need to get used to making it and it tastes a lot better than packet sauce. I have only ever heard of Velveeta on this forum - it doesn't exist in the UK as far as I know? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EagleMoon Posted February 9, 2014 Share Posted February 9, 2014 My aunt used to buy tinned macaroni cheese. It was disgusting slimy stuff. I have always made proper home made macaroni cheese. The sauce isn't difficult, you just need to get used to making it and it tastes a lot better than packet sauce. I have only ever heard of Velveeta on this forum - it doesn't exist in the UK as far as I know? http://momsneedtoknow.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/velveeta-shells-cheese.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Narps Posted February 9, 2014 Share Posted February 9, 2014 My aunt used to buy tinned macaroni cheese. It was disgusting slimy stuff. I have always made proper home made macaroni cheese. The sauce isn't difficult, you just need to get used to making it and it tastes a lot better than packet sauce. I have only ever heard of Velveeta on this forum - it doesn't exist in the UK as far as I know? http://momsneedtoknow.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/velveeta-shells-cheese.jpgThis is what I remember as the best.... Kraft almost done...... :) http://pad1.whstatic.com/images/thumb/f/f3/Macaroni_and_cheese8.JPG/670px-Macaroni_and_cheese8.JPG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EagleMoon Posted February 9, 2014 Share Posted February 9, 2014 Kraft mac and cheese never had much taste from what I remember. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goose Posted February 9, 2014 Share Posted February 9, 2014 Made with shell pasta and baked, with crumbs on top is my fav. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thesweetscience Posted February 9, 2014 Share Posted February 9, 2014 So take some cream, milk and butter and warm it all together. Whisk in some flower and bring to just short of boiling. I usually sprinkle in some salt and cayenne pepper. Slowly add equal parts of shredded (off the block is preferred) Pepper Jack, Vermont white cheddar and Colby longhorn cheddar. Add it a little at a time and allow it to melt. Don't ever let it boil. When its all melted together and is about the consistency of cake batter, toss it together with some pasta that is slightly under cooked and well drained. Pour it into a baking dish and sprinkle with Panko (bread crumbs.) Bake in the oven at 350 until the top starts to brown and it is bubbling. Thank me later. I wish I could give you measurements but we don't measure when we cook. Also you can add cubed ham or cut bacon. Just cook the meat ahead of time and set aside. Add it in before baking. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HomesickAlien Posted February 9, 2014 Share Posted February 9, 2014 I'm far too lazy to fool around making mac and cheese myself. I usually buy the "Deluxe" Kraft version (with the pouch of cheese rather than the powder), top it with grated Swiss cheese, then bake it for about 25 minutes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Babycat Posted February 9, 2014 Share Posted February 9, 2014 I love Macaroni and Cheese! :drool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tx_rush Posted February 9, 2014 Share Posted February 9, 2014 I dig it, big time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thesweetscience Posted February 9, 2014 Share Posted February 9, 2014 It has to have a teaspoon of mustard powder in the roux when making the béchamel cheese sauce- this I find makes the cheese more tasty. And then, put some chopped ham in it.Next time I make it I am going to add mustard as you suggest. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Khan Posted February 19, 2014 Share Posted February 19, 2014 (edited) Made this the other night...it was great! I baked ours in the oven, though with the breadcrumbs on top. Hard Rock serves theirs with sliced chicken breast on top. I diced up chunks of chicken breast and mixed it in the mac. http://www.food.com/...c-cheese-372058 Edited February 19, 2014 by Khan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Not Posted February 19, 2014 Share Posted February 19, 2014 I often buy Mac and Cheese already made from Safeway's Signature Cafe. One lady there even calls me "The Mac and Cheese Boy" and knows my order. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thebuckeye2112 Posted August 21, 2017 Share Posted August 21, 2017 Since I lived in Northeast Ohio for almost four years my main go to macaroni and cheese brand was and still is Stouffer's. However nothing beats homemade macaroni and cheese, when I make it I usually add cayenne pepper, garlic, diced onions green bell pepper and Andouille (Cajun Sausage) I also manage to make sure to add some hot sauce for a version of mac and cheese I call Louisiana Mac and Cheese. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorraine Posted August 21, 2017 Share Posted August 21, 2017 I'd love to make a good homemade mac and cheese. If anyone has some tried and true recipes, please post a link or the recipe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now