There are just certain things one associates with comfort and homemade mac n’ cheese is one of those things. I have a recipe my mom used which is near and dear to me and a proven winner over many years. However, always wanting to try something new I found a new twist with potato chips on top instead of bread crumbs…well, sure…why not…but wait…it doesn’t stop there…there is also crumbled bacon…and parmesean cheese on top!! I mean, you can’t have too much cheese in mac n’ cheese now can you?
I melted 6tbsp of margarine (or you can use butter if you don’t give a squat about calories) added 1/2 cup flour, whisk this good and add 4 cups of milk. Stirring constantly. As the mixture heats up it will get thicker. Add 1/2tsp dried mustard, 1/4tsp cayenne pepper, and 1/4 tsp nutmeg. Salt and pepper to taste, a dash of hot sauce and a dash of worchester sauce. Mix this all and add 3 cups of cheddar cheese- mix until cheese is melted and add to cooked pasta..you’ll need about 1lb of pasta. Pour into a baking dish and crumbled about 1 cup of potato chips on top and I used one package of bacon that I cut up in bite size pieces, fry up and then put on top, finally add parmesean cheese over the top. I also added some pizza spices, like oregano, basil, rosemary, and a little timian. Bake at about 350 (180C) for approximately 35 minutes…and voila..
It looks like I burnt the bacon right? Well, sort of…but a lot of this is the new editing program I have called Photoscape which made it look so dark…it was good- trust me! Perfect for a fall day like this…
The only ones crazy enough to jump in the Mjøsa lake and swim these days are the ducks..the rest of us stand along the side and take photos…
Deciding I needed a new facebook profile photo that wasn’t a dog, I asked Sarah to take some photos of me today which she kindly did and the results weren’t too bad if I say so myself…the ol’ gal is aging but I’d say aging nicely…I mean..would you guess I’ll be 40 soon?? I wouldn’t say more then…30-35 maybe??? hehehe…
Ok, so I had a dog in a couple of those photos…can’t help it..they are so cute, especially that little rascal, Jackson! :-))
Have a great Saturday night folks- until next time…
9 comments:
Great shots! Love the autumn look where you are - and you look like a teenager in your shots!
Love that first picture of you - perfect!
OMG, I love the Mac and cheese ideas...that will be on my dinner table this week for sure, with bacon, parmesan and everything. Pål's going away for 10 days so I need some comfort food...not really, he goes away so seldom that I actually love when I'm home alone.
The pictures of you were beautiful:) You look great.
hugs from marilyn
The pics are awesome... but I am most excited about the mac & Cheese! I had a homemade recipe, but it used VELVEETA so I have not made it here in DK! Now I am inspired to try this one!! I love all the spices you included!!!
Will let you know how it turns out! :-)
Nydelige bilder Amy.Kansje du kan bruke mer av de andre ingrediensene og litt mindre frø i knekkebrødene,prøv deg fram ;)
Hils gjengen :)
I love your new layout, great header. You are seriously looking wonderful--great pictures of you!
And I LOVE mac n cheese,.....nam nam
Also, I agree with ladyfi you do look really young in those pictures!!
Oh, Amy you look just beautiful!!
Gorgeous pics she took!
And the mac n cheese looks delish! I always get hungry when i visit you :)
xo, misha
These are beautiful, Amy. Love that last one. Well, I love all of 'em!
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