Mac n Cheese mix ins???

emt1581 · 07-20-2005, 16:50

What do you mix in with your mac n cheese?

I usually use my own blend of cheddar, romano, and parmasean cheese...sometimes a little ham...

what else do you use to make it better?

Thanks

-Emt1581

DonCT · 07-20-2005, 17:14

Sliced hot dog or kielbasa~2

emt1581 · 07-20-2005, 17:33

I've tried the hot dog idea...but Kielbasa...Pure Genius!!!

Thanks

-Emt1581

GlockSpeed31 · 07-20-2005, 18:10

I like a little BBQ sauce in mine! Mistakenly mixed a little BBQ sauce from my pork chops or chicken one day and liked it. Only a small amount though.

Cali-Glock · 07-20-2005, 20:35

I like to add a can of “Dynamite Hot” Stag Chili. No other brand of chili works for me. I have tried other chilie brands – or even other Stag Chili products, but I end up throwing the whole thing out. “Dynamite Hot” Stag Chili & mac & cheese ROCKS. I have won over many a convert. (Even those who don’t like “hot” food) Mixed like this the heat is very mild, but the flavor is FANTASTIC! Because I like a little more heat, I like to add a tablespoon or two of pepper jelly. Other variations can include a few ounces of cream cheese and or cheddar.

Years ago I had a great recipe for a mac and cheese soufflé. It was light – fluffy and wonderful. I have tried to replicate it with recipes tracked down online in more recent years but the results did not match that which I used to create 15 years ago or so.

SouthernGal · 07-21-2005, 15:02

3 things that have been sauteed together--green pepper, onion and cubed ham.

Willard · 07-21-2005, 15:03

Diced ham.

Or, if you're a poor college student: Diced Spam.

jawjaboy · 07-21-2005, 15:27

4 ounce can of sliced mushrooms(drained).

MrsKitty · 07-21-2005, 20:50

Fried out hamburger, crumbled.

Jaltered · 07-21-2005, 21:30

I throw in a can of tuna and leave out the butter. It's a very healthy meal.

***Nicky D*** · 07-22-2005, 00:26

Real bacon bits and Lea & Perrins~2

digitspaw · 07-26-2005, 19:13

Here's my recipe but I like what I just read so NEXT time, I'm gonna try some of your ideas.~2

MACARONI & CHEESE

(1)16 OZ. PACKAGE LARGE ELBOW MACARONI
(2) 8 OZ. CAN TOMATO SAUCE
(1)16 OZ. SHARP CHEDDER CHEESE (SHREDDED)

PREHEAT OVEN TO 350 DEGREES

COOK MACARONE, DRAIN, AND DUMP BACK INTO PAN
MIX IN 2/3 OF CHEESE AND TOMATO SAUCE
MIX WELL AND POUR INTO GREASED 9”X13” CASSEROLE DISH.
SPRINKLE REMAINING 1/3 OF SHREDDED CHEESE ON TOP

BAKE AT 350 FOR ABOUT 45 MINUTES----FIRST 30 MIN. COVERED WITH ALUMINUM FOIL----LAST 15 MIN. UNCOVERED

COOL FOR 10 TO 15 MIN THEN SERVE
REFRIGERATE LEFTOVERS AND MICROWAVE TO REHEAT

Vic303 · 07-28-2005, 08:45

Salsa.

Walter45Auto · 07-28-2005, 11:36

Browned ground deer meat and plain old velveeta suits me. That's the most I've done to mac n cheese.

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scowan007 · 07-28-2005, 11:53

chopped up tomato

Charlie Fox · 08-10-2005, 12:20

Spam and ketchup. I'm gonna have to try the salsa and chili!

DanielG · 08-11-2005, 20:46

crushed red pepper, lots of it

thetoastmaster · 08-12-2005, 10:29

Quote:

Originally posted by Willard
Diced ham.

Or, if you're a poor college student: Diced Spam.

It's been a while since I've been a poor college student; but I still like fried diced SPAM and Tobacso in my mac 'n cheese, if it's the boxed stuff.

For the real stuff (homemade Southern-style), I like to add halved cherry tomatoes before it goes in the oven. Mrs. thetoastmaster really likes it, too.

-Bo

obxprnstar · 08-15-2005, 22:31

Some interesting ideas in here.

ChuckUles · 08-25-2005, 21:16

Quote:

Originally posted by Willard
Diced ham.

Or, if you're a poor college student: Diced Spam.

mmmmmm.....ham

Chopshopchopper · 08-30-2005, 15:14

Diced Tomatoes and Tuna

or

Green Peas and Tuna

Canned or fresh...