Author: Cindy

Cheddar with Port Wine and Fontina Mac and Cheese Recipe

Cheddar with Port Wine and Fontina Mac and Cheese Recipe

Introduction Much like yesterday’s cheddar with whiskey mac and cheese, this mac and cheese recipe has so many dimensions. Cheddar with port wine and fontina blend together in a mac and cheese that is creamy, flavorful, and not your traditional mac and cheese fare. Using …Read More

Cheddar with Whiskey Mac and Cheese Recipe

Cheddar with Whiskey Mac and Cheese Recipe

Our sixth recipe in the Aldi cheese calendar is a cheddar with whiskey mac and cheese. I really wanted to let the whiskey flavor shine, so I stuck with another cheddar in this recipe and toppings that complimented it well. Using Cheese in Mac and …Read More

Aged Gouda and Gruyere Mac and Cheese Recipe

Aged Gouda and Gruyere Mac and Cheese Recipe

Aged Gouda is one of the most ubiquitous cheeses. It’s creamy, packed with flavor, and works beautifully in an aged Gouda and Gruyère mac and cheese. Topped with green onions and bacon bits, this mac and cheese is perfect as a side or on its …Read More

Spiced Apple and Cherrywood Smoked Cheddar Mac and Cheese Recipe

Spiced Apple and Cherrywood Smoked Cheddar Mac and Cheese Recipe

Introduction Day 4 of Aldi’s cheese advent calendar gave us a spiced apple cheddar. I haven’t been able to find it available for sale individually, so we’ll just have to enjoy it while we can. This cheese is so interesting and I knew it would …Read More

Smoky Cheddar and Gruyere Mac and Cheese Recipe

Smoky Cheddar and Gruyere Mac and Cheese Recipe

I’m on day 3 of unboxing the Aldi Cheese Advent Calendar and our third recipe is a Smoky Cheddar and Gruyère mac and cheese. Cheddar and Gruyère are both bold cheeses that hold up beautifully when smoked and this mac and cheese is packed full …Read More

Black Pepper Gouda and Cherrywood Smoked Cheddar Mac and Cheese Recipe

Black Pepper Gouda and Cherrywood Smoked Cheddar Mac and Cheese Recipe

Our second recipe from the 2023 Aldi cheese advent calendar is a black pepper Gouda and cherrywood smoked cheddar mac and cheese. This may be one of my favorite mac and cheese recipes I’ve created. It’s packed with flavor and would easily be customizable through …Read More

Extra Mature Cheddar and Gruyère Mac and Cheese Recipe

Extra Mature Cheddar and Gruyère Mac and Cheese Recipe

The first cheese in Aldi’s advent calendar is one of my favorite cheeses to cook with. I used it to create an extra mature cheddar and Gruyère mac and cheese that is packed with flavor and perfect to start a month of mac and cheese. …Read More

2023 Aldi Cheese Advent Calendar

2023 Aldi Cheese Advent Calendar

It’s the most wonderful time of the year and you know what that means – time for unwrapping the 2023 Aldi cheese advent calendar. Every year Aldi releases an advent calendar packed with 12 different European cheeses perfect for exploring. This year’s calendar includes old favorites …Read More

Trader Joe’s Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese Review

Trader Joe’s Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese Review

Trader Joe’s is known for their frozen easy to prep meals, but the butternut squash mac and cheese is one of my favorite dishes we’ve tried. It cooks quickly with minimal effort, and is delicious. This mac and cheese would be perfect as a full …Read More

Trader Joe’s Caramelized Onion Cheddar Mac and Cheese Recipe

Trader Joe’s Caramelized Onion Cheddar Mac and Cheese Recipe

While wandering the cheese aisle at Trader Joe’s, I snagged the Caramelized Onion Cheddar. I’d seen it on social media, but our closest Trader Joe’s is far enough away that it took some time to justify a trip. This cheese held up to all of …Read More