Thursday, October 27, 2011

Savory Home Made Mac and Cheese

With everyone's busy lifestyle, it's easy to become reliant on fast food.  It's not necessary, especially when comfort food is so easy and quick!

Home Made Mac and Cheese

16 oz. Kroger Nice-n-Cheesy (yes, it is better than Velveeta)
8 oz. evaporated milk
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
12 oz. small shell noodles
1 teaspoon salt

Fill stock pot with water and bring to a boil.  Add noodles and salt and stir.  Cook until al dente.

While the macaroni is cooking, cut the cheese into 1" cubes.  Put the cheese, the milk, the onion powder, and nutmeg into a covered casserole and microwave for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally until smooth.

When noodles are cooked, add to cheese mixture, coating evenly.  Sprinkle paprika over top.  This is ready to eat now or can be browned in the oven at 350 degrees.

For a one dish-meal, add meat (ground beef, leftover roasted meat, bacon, even franks!) and a colorful vegetable (English peas, chopped sweet peppers, carrot).   Use your imagination!

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