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Unexpected Cheddar Spread Mac and Cheese Hack

Unexpected Cheddar Spread Mac and Cheese Hack

The Unexpected Cheddar at Trader Joe’s is magic, and they did it again when they turned it into a spread perfectly suited for a low effort mac and cheese hack. It’s bold and full of flavor with a creamy texture perfect for spreading on crackers …Read More

Trader Joe’s Cacio e Pepe Gnocchi Review

Trader Joe’s Cacio e Pepe Gnocchi Review

The Cacio e Pepe gnocchi at Trader Joe’s is a great easy meal to keep on hand. It’s perfect as an entree on cold nights or would make a great side dish. Gnocchi Gnocchi is a type of pasta typically made from potatoes that is …Read More

Gouda and Fontina Mac and Cheese Recipe

Gouda and Fontina Mac and Cheese Recipe

Some mac and cheese recipes come together like magic, and that’s exactly how to describe this Gouda and fontina mac and cheese. It’s creamy, cheesy, and beautifully flavorful. Pasta You have to find a balance when choosing the perfect mac and cheese noodle. If your …Read More

Texas Mac Shack Green Chile Chicken Mac and Cheese

Texas Mac Shack Green Chile Chicken Mac and Cheese

The last few times we visited Texas, I narrowly missed getting to visit the Texas Mac Shack. They are a food truck that travels around the Texas Panhandle offering a variety of gourmet mac and cheeses. I knew we were going to be in the …Read More

Bluestem Bistro Mac and Cheese Manhattan, KS Review

Bluestem Bistro Mac and Cheese Manhattan, KS Review

I’ve spent a fair amount of time in Bluestem Bistro – but always at times where mac and cheese doesn’t feel appropriate. I acknowledge the hypocrisy of that statement when I have more than one breakfast mac and cheese recipe here. So when their mac …Read More

Lobster and Crab Mac and Cheese Recipe

Lobster and Crab Mac and Cheese Recipe

National Mac and Cheese Day is a celebration of the beloved comfort food that has captured hearts and palates across the United States. From its humble beginnings to becoming a staple in American cuisine, mac and cheese holds a special place in our hearts. When …Read More

Mac and Cheese Nachos Recipe

Mac and Cheese Nachos Recipe

Do you remember when making pasta chips was a thing? People would season and air fry pasta to create these crispy chips perfect for dipping into delicious sauces. I made my own variety with a mac and cheese twist and it’s still one of the …Read More

Mac and Cheese Pesto Grilled Cheese

Mac and Cheese Pesto Grilled Cheese

Another local restaurant offers a chicken pesto sandwich on fresh house made bread. It’s one of my favorite stops for a quick lunch and I love the way the flavors come together. When I was thinking about what I’d want to see in a mac …Read More

Breakfast Skillet Mac and Cheese

Breakfast Skillet Mac and Cheese

One of our favorite local restaurants makes these breakfast skillets that are to die for. My regular order includes potatoes, fried chicken, ham, peppers, and an egg all topped with hollandaise sauce. It’s not your typical breakfast fare, which is why I love it. Obviously …Read More

Make Frozen Mac and Cheese Better

Make Frozen Mac and Cheese Better

While fresh made mac and cheese is almost always the tastiest choice, sometimes we’re literally and figuratively out of spoons and don’t have the time or energy to make it. In this case, you aren’t destined for sad, soggy mac and cheese. There are ways …Read More