TIPical Mary Ellen host Mary Ellen Pinkham shares tips on how to make various versions of macaroni and cheese.
- If you want creamier macaroni and cheese from a box, try adding one cup of cottage cheese or sour cream.
- For an unusual flavor, add one cup of cream of mushroom soup to macaroni and cheese.
- Turn it into a pizza. Prepare the usual macaroni-and-cheese package, mix with two eggs, then spread onto a pizza pan. Bake for 10 minutes at 350 degrees. Next, add toppings and bake for another 10 minutes (figure A).
- Add vegetables such as broccoli, cauliflower or tomatoes the next time you make macaroni and cheese (figure B).
- Macaroni and cheese makes a great base for a hearty casserole. After mixing up the mac and cheese, add other ingredients such as tuna, hamburger or vegetables.
Homemade Mac and Cheese
Ingredients:
5 cups cooked macaroni
1/2 stick butter
2 eggs, beaten
3 cups milk
2 cups shredded mozzarella
2 cups sharp cheddar cheese
1/8 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. black pepper
Preparation:
Melt butter and pour over macaroni in a large bowl. In a separate bowl, mix eggs and milk. Pour over macaroni.
Add cheeses, salt and pepper. Pour into a casserole dish, cover with foil and bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes. Remove the foil and bake uncovered for another 15 minutes.
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