The macaroni cheese thread

[Orang Utan]

The black pepper ...on the egg...that's the crunch!

how? it's hardly crunchy unless you use whole peppercorns!

 

[weepiper]

anyway, check out my macaroni and cheese, just in case you missed it on the dinners thread. i was inordinately pleased with it, so excuse my self indulgent cross-posting.

where's the Spam?

 

[QueenOfGoths]

how? it's hardly crunchy unless you use whole peppercorns!

Those look pretty big bits of pepper to me, I reckon they'd crunch.

 

[Biddlybee]

I don't think you really understood the argument tbf.

I understood your argument fine, I just thought it was shit tbf.

 

[killer b]

where's the Spam?

we serve the spam on a separate plate, with orang's beans.

 

[Orang Utan]

Those look pretty big bits of pepper to me, I reckon they'd crunch.

not as much as a proper topping. you want a toppin that forms a solid thick crust. i try and make mine in as flat a dish as possible to increase surface area of crunch

 

[Miss Caphat]

you know nothing of what you are talking about

astounding argument

 

[Orang Utan]

astounding argument

well you seem to have made it up on the spot

 

[Miss Caphat]

I understood your argument fine, I just thought it was shit tbf.

I really don't think you did, because in that case your question makes no sense.
anyway...

 

[Miss Caphat]

well you seem to have made it up on the spot

no, I didn't

btw you've done it again with caulifower cheese.

that sounds like a cheese made from cauliflower, whether you want to admit it or not.

 

[Orang Utan]

no, I didn't

btw you've done it again with caulifower cheese.

that sounds like a cheese made from cauliflower, whether you want to admit it or not.

not if you've grown up in the uk and don't use silly made up rules

 

[ringo]

Anyway, back to the point please. This one looks good, I may even forgive them for not knowing the correct name

This fantastic Mararoni and Cheese recipe and photo are from the Tillamook Cheese website, and was the 2005 Regional winner of the Tillamook Macaroni & Cheese Contest. This recipe is by Brenden Mesch of Dallas, TX. Doesn't it look yummy?
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Bacon and Black Truffle Macaroni and Cheese
Recipe Type: Pasta, Black Truffle Oil, Bacon, Cheese, Cream
Yields: 4 servings
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min

Ingredients:
2 tablespoons butter, melted
3/4 cup panko (Japanese breadcrumbs) or coarse dry bread crumbs
3 cups (12-ounces) shredded extra-sharp cheddar cheese, divided
8 ounces dry penne pasta
1 tablespoon black truffle oil (optional)
2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
4 slices (4 ounces) uncooked smoked bacon, chopped
2 tablespoons minced shallots or green onions
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1/4 tablespoon dried thyme
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups half and half cream
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon freshly-ground black pepper
1 tablespoons minced fresh basil leaves

Preparation:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees° F. Lightly butter four (4) 8-ounce shallow ramekins.
To make topping, in a small bowl, combine butter, breadcrumbs, and 1/2 cup cheddar cheese; set aside.

Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and return to pan to keep warm. Learn How To Cook Pasta Properly. Pasta is done when it is slightly chewy to the bite or al dente. Drain pasta in a colander and transfer to a large bowl.
Toss pasta with truffle oil and set aside.

Prepare sauce while pasta is cooking:

• Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add bacon and cook until golden 3 to 4 minutes.
• Stir in shallots, garlic, and thyme; cook for 1 additional minute.
• Whisk in flour and cook an additional 3 minutes, whisking constantly. Gradually add half and half cream and bring just to a boil, whisking constantly. Reduce heat and simmer, stirring often, until sauce slightly thickens, approximately 4 to 5 minutes.
• Add salt, pepper, and remaining 2 1/2 cups of cheddar cheese; stir until cheese is melted.
• Remove pan from heat and fold in basil and cooked pasta. Note: The dish can be covered and refrigerated for up to 3 days at this point

When ready to cook, divide mixture into individual baking dishes and top with reserved breadcrumb mixture.
Bake for approximately 10 to 15 minutes until bubbly and top begins to brown. Remove from oven and let sit 5 minutes before serving.
Serves 4 as a main dish.

 

[Biddlybee]

will you forgive them for penne?

 

[Miss Caphat]

not if you've grown up in the uk and don't use silly made up rules

do we speak the same language? Surely you can see that English normally follows a pattern of adjective-noun (red shirt, droopy eye, fancy button) and not the other way around

 

[weepiper]

do we speak the same language? Surely you can see that English normally follows a pattern of adjective-noun (red shirt, droopy eye, fancy button) and not the other way around

Macaroni isn't an English word. Macaroni cheese is a term combined from two languages therefore doesn't have to abide by one language's grammar rules

 

[Biddlybee]

also a noun can be more that one word together, macaroni cheese is a noun.

 

[ringo]

will you forgive them for penne?

Yes, I've mellowed in my old age

 

[Miss Caphat]

Can you make linguine cheese? We've got posh linguine, and tbh I'm feeling lazy.

linguini alfredo

absolutely!

http://italian.food.com/recipe/linguine-alfredo-242472

here's one without the cornstarch:

http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/emeril-lagasse/fettucine-alfredo-recipe2/index.html

 

[weepiper]

also a noun can be more that one word together, macaroni cheese is a noun.

yer. Compound noun. Like toothpaste. Or fire engine.

 

[Jackobi]

macaroni cheese:

Macaroni and cheese:

 

[Miss Caphat]

yer. Compound noun. Like toothpaste. Or fire engine.

uh................no.

 

[weepiper]

uh................no.

Yes it is. You could hyphenate it if it makes you feel better about it.

 

[Orang Utan]

mineral and water

 

[Miss Caphat]

Yes it is. You could hyphenate it if it makes you feel better about it.

no, it isn't because it's Macaroni and cheese.
alright, even I'm getting bored of this.




lobster mac and cheese.......droooooool

 

[Biddlybee]

ewwww

 

[Miss Caphat]

ewwww

oh dear

what's wrong with lobster mac n cheese? it happens to be one of the most amazing foods ever invented. Unless you're like, allergic to lobster, or hate it or something.

 

[Boudicca]

I ate quite a lot of this in my youth....

 

[Fedayn]

anyway, check out my macaroni and cheese, just in case you missed it on the dinners thread. i was inordinately pleased with it, so excuse my self indulgent cross-posting.

Sweet fucking jesus no.

 

[killer b]

expand pls fed. Is the egg an issue?

 

[Vintage Paw]

I ate quite a lot of this in my youth....

I used to like to eat this cold right out of the tin after a night out.