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I made the first dish last week, and a modified version this past Saturday for [livejournal.com profile] warzau_kitten and 2 of her 3 kidlets.

Smoky Mac and Cheese

Elbow macaroni with fire-roasted tomatoes and scallions (green/spring onions) in a creamy cheese sauce made with cream, dijon mustard, paprika, and smoked cheddar cheese. Breadcrumb and parmesan cheese topping.

Smoky Mac and Cheese



These last two pics I made the same night a few weeks or so ago. For [livejournal.com profile] franno.

Baked Penne with Meat Sauce and Parmesan Breadcrumb Topping

Penne pasta in a tomato based meat sauce with a parmesan and breadcrumb topping.

Baked Penne (with meat sauce)


Baked Penne with Garlic, Parmesan and Olive Oil and Parmesan Breadcrumb Topping

Penne pasta tossed with garlic, parmesan cheese and olive oil topped with parmesan and breadcrumb topping.

Baked Penne (meatless)



SMOKY MAC 'N CHEESE
Smoked Cheddar and Muir Glen® fire roasted tomatoes are the secret ingredients that give this updated mac 'n cheese its intense flavor.
3 cups uncooked elbow macaroni (12 oz)
1 1/2 cups whipping cream
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon coarse salt (kosher or sea salt)
1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne)
8 oz smoked Cheddar cheese, shredded
2 cans (14.5 oz each) Muir Glen® organic fire roasted diced tomatoes, well drained
1/4 cup sliced green onions (4 medium)
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/3 cup plain dry bread crumbs
2 teaspoons olive oil

Cook and drain macaroni as directed on box. Return to saucepan; keep warm.
Meanwhile, heat oven to 375°F. Spray 13x9-inch glass baking dish with cooking spray. In 2-quart saucepan, heat cream, mustard, salt and red pepper to boiling. Reduce heat; stir in Cheddar cheese with wire whisk until smooth. Pour sauce over macaroni. Stir in tomatoes and onions. Pour into baking dish. In small bowl, stir together Parmesan cheese and bread crumbs; stir in oil. Sprinkle over top of macaroni mixture.

Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until edges are bubbly and top is golden brown.

Makes 8 servings (1 1/4 cups each).

Tip: Be sure to use whipping cream when making the sauce for this decadent mac 'n cheese. Milk or half-and-half are more likely to curdle when combined with acidic ingredients like tomatoes.

© 2006 and ®/™ General Mills, used with permission.

Submitted by: Muir Glen

Notes: I halved this recipe, and the pan used is a 10" everyday pan, not sure of the capacity. I also used paprika instead of cayenne, as I have no cayenne because it generally gives me heartburn something awful.

Date: 29 May 2007 05:20 (UTC)
From: [identity profile] plunkybug.livejournal.com
It took a while to post, sorry! I just waited til I had more things on my camera to upload into iPhoto. And this was in that batch. I almost forgot to post it has been so long. :P

Date: 29 May 2007 05:59 (UTC)
From: [identity profile] di-yu021.livejournal.com
that sounds so yum. DO you bake it too? i like putting bread crumb / Parmesans cheese on top of mac and cheese. gives it that little crispy cheesey topping :)
Id love to try that Penne w/ garlic. :) roasted garlic cloves would be amazing in that!

thnx for making me hungry now since i skipped dinner haha. You seem like a very good cook.

Thanks

Date: 29 May 2007 06:10 (UTC)
From: [identity profile] plunkybug.livejournal.com
All these were baked in the oven. The penne with garlic dish would be fab with roasted garlic, but I only had bottled, miniced garlic.

Date: 29 May 2007 16:09 (UTC)
From: [identity profile] either-or.livejournal.com
i want some smoky macaroni! mmmm!

Date: 29 May 2007 18:30 (UTC)
From: [identity profile] plunkybug.livejournal.com
The recipe is online...just type in Smoky Mac and Cheese, though I should note that I used paprika instead of cayenne in the sauce.

Date: 29 May 2007 17:14 (UTC)
From: [identity profile] knitting-hobbit.livejournal.com
Yummy!~ *is inspired* *is having growly tummy* lol

Date: 29 May 2007 18:33 (UTC)
From: [identity profile] plunkybug.livejournal.com
I think I will have to post the recipe for the Smoky Mac and Cheese! *Looks for link*

Found it...

http://www.cooks.com/rec/view/0,171,128181-247197,00.html

As I mentioned in an earlier comment, I used paprika instead of the cayenne a) because I don't have any cayenne, because b) it gives me heartburn something awful.

Date: 30 May 2007 00:43 (UTC)
From: [identity profile] plunkybug.livejournal.com
You can make this entry a memory if you like.

Date: 30 May 2007 00:41 (UTC)
From: [identity profile] knitting-hobbit.livejournal.com
Yum! Thanks!! :)

Date: 29 May 2007 22:21 (UTC)
From: [identity profile] wundermuffin.livejournal.com
holy CRAP that smoky mac looks divine.

i am so making that.

Date: 30 May 2007 00:40 (UTC)
From: [identity profile] plunkybug.livejournal.com
I linked the recipe in an earlier comment, but I may have to edit this post to include it.

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