Recipes

[geegerbee]

I just made a big pot of mac and cheese with a recipe from Trisha Yearwood and using cheddar cheese. It has no flavor. What can I do to jazz it up a little?

[chickenbutt]

One of the things that I put in mine is a little bit of dry mustard.  A little 'taco seasoning' is nice, too.  I always have some in a jar from Penzey's and their spices and mixes are really nice.

[SilleeMee]

I would put some salsa in it...Pace brand.

[Kachina624]

Green Chile and bacon.  I'm not a fan of mac & cheese for that reason.  Its just sort of a bland sticky mess.  That's why its fed to kids so often.  Discerning adults won't eat it.

[Pook]

@geegerbee I always mix in some sour cream or cream  cheese.

[colliegirls]

BACON!

[WRXtoo]

Dry mustard and smoked paprika.

[Hoovermom]

Fleming's Chiptole Mac and cheese is the best ever!!!!

INGREDIENTS

Nutrition

• 1lb pasta (cavatappi or curly)
• 2teaspoons salt
• 1tablespoon vegetable oil
• 3⁄4cup onion, 1/2-inch dice
• 1⁄2cup unsalted butter (1 stick)
• 3tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 2cups heavy cream
• 3cups half-and-half
• 2teaspoons kosher salt
• 1teaspoon white pepper (ground)
• 3⁄4lb smoked cheddar cheese, grated
• 1⁄4lb cheddar cheese, grated
• 1tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1teaspoon dried chipotle powder (chipotle chili powder)
• 3⁄4cup panko breadcrumbs

DIRECTIONS

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In a large pot, bring 1 gallon of water to boil. Add 2 teaspoons salt and pasta and cook for 8 - 9 minutes
• Drain pasta and cool under cold running water. Pasta should be slightly firm. Toss drained pasta in oil and reserve.
• Melt butter in a large sauce pot over medium heat. Add onions and saute for 4 - 5 minute.
• Add flour and cook 1 - 2 minute but do not brown.
• Add cream, half and half, kosher salt and white pepper.
• Bring pot to a simmer. Cook until sauce is thick, about 5 - 6 minute Blend cheese into sauce and add cooked pasta.
• Pour pasta and sauce into a 9 x 12" baking dish. Reserve.
• In a saute pan over medium-high heat, add oil and chipotle chili powder. Heat for 30 seconds, until pan starts to smoke. Remove from stove and stir in bread crumbs.
• Sprinkle bread crumbs over the pasta and bake for 15 - 20 minute until golden. Cool slightly before serving.

[Icegoddess]

I add shredded Vermont Sharp White Cheddar to mine.

[Foxxee]

I always use New York Style extra sharp aged white cheddar cheese.  Lots of flavor.