Tuesday, November 22, 2011

Homemade Mac and Cheese

So it's not the most healthy- but boy is it delish! (Smaller portions help cut calories!)


1 pt of heavy whipping cream
2 1lb bags of your favorite cheese (cheddar types are usually smoother and shredded usually speeds up the melting time) I usually use kraft triple cheddar with a touch of cream cheese- and then add whatever fresh cheese I have in the fridge cut up.
1/2 tbs of butter- most people use more but to me it gets too greasy and I don't need the added fat!
fresh pepper
cayenne- 3 or 4 dashes- does not add heat- more for taste
paprika
sea salt
a tiny dash of garlic and onion powder

  • Combine all ingredients in saucepan and put on low- stir often.- you can raise heat slightly but make sure to watch that your cheese sauce doesn't burn!
  • Keep stirring until your sauce is almost completely smooth- turn heat all the way down
  • Boil noodles (least amount of time given) I LOVE to use whole wheat noodles!
  • Strain noodles and place in large casserole dish
  • Drizzle cheese sauce over top and mix
  • If your child is NOT a veggie person- here is your chance to add some in! Sweet peas make an GREAT addition to this dish! I know I know I hate them too- but they just make this dish! Now is your time to add them! (any favorite veggie can be added!)
  • If your sauce seems too thin- sprinkle in some more cheese- or the next step should help also.
  • Add crushed crackers- potato chips- corn flakes- or bread crumbs- (over the top of entire dish) or just leave it nakie!
  • Cook in oven for uncovered at 350 until top is golden (about 20 mins)
AND DONE!!!
Making it tonight- Ill post the finished product!

Every child is not YOUR child!

This can go both ways- not every child is built the same- size, shape, color- so every child will react differently to every situation. So as to say- every child likes chicken nuggets! WRONG! Meet MY child! or as to say try to get your child to eat this- it worked for my child... well... Meet MY child! Who is to say anyone is a child expert- I mean men for thousands of years have been complaining I CAN'T FIGURE OUT WOMEN!! It has only been 16 months and I can't figure out my child!! This blog is simply for situations I have expierenced with my child- along with funnies, and at home recipes. If you can find it useful GREAT! If not, at least I hope you can get a great recipe or a laugh to lighten your day!