We all love our comfort food, and "Mac and Cheese" heads the list at our house, but wouldn't it be nice to jazz it up a little bit on occasion? Here are 10 ways I have found that works perfectly. I hope your family will enjoy these jazzed up versions as much as my family does.
Original "Macaroni and Cheese"
- 2 1/2 cups milk
- 1 tbsp flour
- 1/8 tsp black pepper
Method
- Heat and stir until thickened.
- Stir in 1 1/2 cup each, shredded cheddar and American cheese.
- Stir in 4 cups cooked macaroni.
- Transfer to a casserole. Bake in a 350 oven until bubbly, about 30 minutes.
Versions
Now to jazz up that original macaroni: just add any of these combinations to your cooked macaroni and cheese, and you will have a new delicious dish for your family to enjoy.
- Smoky: Smoked white cheddar, hickory smoked bacon, almonds.
- Pizza: Pepperoni, mozzarella, tomato sauce, pizza seasoning.
- Herbed: Croutons, herbs, olive oil.
- New England: Lobsters, crabs, melted butter.
- Denver: Ham, green pepper, cheddar, hard cooked egg.
- South of The Border: Chorizo sausage, avocado, grape tomatoes (diced).
- Garden: Asparagus, broccoli, carrots, spinach, and banana pepper.
- Italian: Mushrooms, roasted peppers, Parmesan cheese.
- Harvest: Sautéed apples, toasted walnuts, sage.
- Greek: Roasted chicken, herbed feta, green olives, roasted sweet pepper.
