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for dinner i whipped up homemade mac n' cheese and marinated chicken roll-ups filled with sauteed veggies. we uncorked a bottle of bubbly and toasted the birthday boy. good food. good time : )
mac n' cheese
16oz medium shells
2 1/2 cups italian cheese blend (mozz, parm, prov)
2 cups sharp cheddar
2 cups milk
4 tbsp butter
1/4 cup flour
salt & pepper
dash of red curry optional (about 1 tsp)
topping:
1 tbsp melted butter
1/2 cup seasoned bread crumbs
preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
cook pasta according to the directions on the package. drain.
heat the milk in a small pot, but do not boil. melt 4 tablespoons of butter in a large pot and add flour. over low heat, cook for a few minutes. add the hot milk while whisking & cook for 1-2 min more, until thickened. off the heat, add the shredded cheeses, 1 tablespoon salt & pepper. add the cooked pasta and stir well. pour into baking dish.
sprinkle topping over mac n' cheese. bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the sauce is bubbly and the macaroni is browned on the top. yummmmmmy!!!
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it was a wonderful birthday! (and i think craig enjoyed it too : )
that mac & cheese looks DELISH!! probably one of my fave foods! :)
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I am coming to your house for dinner. That okay? Good, be there soon.
ReplyDeleteOh the food you made looks delicious. I want some of that dessert and I have been searching for a mac & cheese recipe.
ReplyDeleteLooks like he had a great birthday.
Oh my gosh- I talk about mac'n'cheese all the time- it is my favorite food! I'm so glad you and Craig had a fun day celebrating his birthday! :)
ReplyDeleteYou are so sweet !
ReplyDeleteum, yum! i can't wait to try some of these recipes out!
ReplyDeletewhat a fun bday!! love the mac and cheese and the tart look glorious!!
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You, my dear, are a fabulous fiancee. Like top notch with a cherry on top. My husband would flip (literally, back handsprings and everything) if I made him that tart.
ReplyDeleteDelicious foods! Thanks for the recipe. It's always great to find a new mac & cheese recipe! Looks like a great day! Thanks for stopping by my blog. :)
ReplyDeleteYour husband is one lucky man...that meal looks incredible!!! Thanks for stopping by my blog!
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