Pizza Mac and Cheese

This recipe was inspired because I needed to use up some prepared bags of Mac and Cheese. It seemed to boring so I did what I always to and spiced it up.

Pizza Mac and Cheese Casserole

I started by boiling a prepared bag of  Mac and Cheese per the package instructions.  If you want you can just start with Macaroni because there is enough cheese to not miss the powder cheese packet.

Then I added to the Mac and Cheese about 2oz of cream cheese, scoop of sour cream, and some shredded mozzarella and lots of cheddar cheese ( any amount is fine). This is where I will taste it to make sure it is spicy because I love spicy.

You can add all kinds of ingredient. Pepperoni, sausage, finely chopped onion, red peppers, and mushrooms to it.   You can add an pizza seasoning you would like.  For example:  red pepper flakes, italian seasoning and celery salt.  You can add some pizza sauce if you would like that but it is not a must.

I put the cheese in a pan and topped with of course more cheese, whatever flavor you like, some seasoned bread or cracker crumbs of your choice and a few pats of butter on top.

Bake the pizza mac and cheese at 350 degrees for about 30 minutes or until crumbs are toasted and the center is hot.

Enjoy.



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Chicken Macaroni Cheese with Granola Crunch Topping

This recipe was designed for a granola challenge I am part of this month.  It is unique and I think the kids will love it because it is sweet and there is chocolate in the granola I used.

Chicken Macaroni Cheese with Granola Crunch Topping

 

 

 

 

Sauté chicken with desired seasons until cooked to 165 degrees internally.   I used onions, peppers, garlic and olive oil for the pan.   Usually some italian, chili and paprika seasoning.  Cut into bite size pieces and put aside.

 

 

Prepare 3 Cups Macaroni following bag or box instructions.  Add to the macaroni when it is cooked 4 ounces of cream cheese, 1 cup of shredded cheddar and 6 ounces of processed cheese.  Cook on low heat until all the cheeses are melted and mixed together.  You can season with whatever you would like before adding to the bake safe dish.

 

 

Take an oven safe dish and pour the macaroni and cheese in the bottom, top with spinach leaves, chicken chunks and shredded cheese. 

 

 

Sprinkle  1 Cup of Golden Girl Granola with chocolate over the top. 

 

Put 6 pats of butter on top of the granola. 

 Bake the granola mac and cheese on 350 degrees for 30 minutes.

Let cool and Enjoy.

http://www.goldengirlgranola.com

baked macaroni cheese



 

 

Pizza Mac and Cheese Casserole

This recipe was inspired because I needed to use up some prepared bags of Pizza Mac and Cheese.  It seemed to boring so I did what I always to and spiced it up. 

 

Pizza Mac and Cheese Casserole

 

 

 

I started by boiling a prepared bag of Pizza Mac and Cheese per the package instructions. 

 
Then I added to the Mac and Cheese about 2oz of cream cheese, scoop of sour cream, and some shredded mozzarella and lots of cheddar cheese. This is where I will taste it to make sure it is spicy because I love spicy.

You can add all kinds of ingredient.  This time I added some hot peppers and boiled the noodles in the hot pepper juice which adds more heat.  I added a little finely chopped onion, red peppers, pepperoni and mushrooms to it.

 

 

I put the pizza mac and cheese in a pan and topped with of course more cheese, some seasoned bread or cracker crumbs of your choice and a few pats of butter on top.

 

Bake the pizza mac and cheese at 350 degrees for about 30 minutes or until crumbs are toasted and the center is hot.

 

 

 

Enjoy.



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