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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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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Wienie Mac and Cheese

Wieners were a staple in my house growing up.  We would add them to box mac and cheese for a delightful dinner.  This is the adult mac and cheese from scratch that I make when I am looking for those nostalgic childhood comforts.

Winnie Mac and Cheese

Bring water to boil in a 2 qt sauce pan or whatever size you like.  When water is boiling add macaroni and cook until done.   The box should have cooking directions if you need them.

When macaroni noodle are done drain water and add some butter.  Keep over low heat and add any or all of the following items.

Cream cheese, sour cream, and lots of cheese of any kind or flavor. (when I am feeling bold I add blue cheese)  Whatever your heart desires or your provisions provide.

I stir until everything is melted and hot.  Add the sliced up skin on Wieners to the mac and cheese.  If you don’t have wieners on hand you substitute in bacon, ground beef or tuna. 

Add spices to taste.  I will use chili pepper, garlic, paprika, parsley, hot sauce, sriracha and cilantro.  Remember this is Adult mac and cheese so go wild with the seasoning.  Taste it periodically and add more as needed.

Plate and garnish with more cheese and feel the comforts of your childhood.

Enjoy