I know it's only Mac & Cheese but I like it

[danemodsandy]

You Can Also Fake It:

While I admit I would vastly prefer one of the recipes shown here, there are times when you have to get a lot done in a hurry. Mac 'n cheese can be faked quite decently, if you'll start with a box of the Kraft stuff, made according to directions and using full-strength evaporated milk (not diluted) instead of whole milk, then stir in at least one cup (more is better) of extra-sharp Cheddar, a couple of teaspoons of Dijon mustard, and about 1/2 cup of sour cream. Turn this mixture into a baking dish, and top with a gratineeing mixture of 1/2 fine breadcrumbs, 1/2 Parmesan cheese, and a little chopped parsley, mixed together.

Bake at 325 for 25 minutes. Most people don't question that it's homemade, though experienced cooks sometimes see right through the subterfuge.

Again, I would never say this is in the league of the homemade kind, but it works in a pinch.

 

[kevin313]

Kevin - thanks for all those wonderful variations. My mouth is watering over the thought of a Buffalo Wing Mac and the Alfredo Mac! Those both sound soooooo good to me!

Jim - my pots are mostly Farberware, but I have a couple of Revereware in the mix. Honestly, I prefer the Farberware because of the handles and I don't have to fuss with a copper bottom.

Mike - you can never have enough Parm!

Sandy - a friend of mine actually served a "fancied-up" version of Kraft Mac and Cheese and while the noodles gave his secret away (to me at least) everyone else at the table raved about it, not knowing he started with the box. I think his included cream or half and half, a couple different kinds of cheeses, bits of cooked bacon and a buttered bread crumb top crust. It was dee-lish!