Mac and Cheese

MACARONI AND CHEESE

Gourmet Mac and Cheese doesn’t have to be made from scratch. A few additions and tips will have you eating a creamy and delicious bowl of pasta you won’t want to share.

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THIS DELIGHT IS FAMILY APPROVED

RECIPE BELOW

• 1 box of boxed macaroni and cheese (Kraft, Velveeta, Annie’s, etc)
• Cream cheese (as much or little as you like)
• Handful of finely chopped spinach
• 4 tbsp Panko breadcrumbs
• 2 tbsp Butter
• Diced jalapeños-optional (pre-cooked or canned)
• Splash of milk-optional (for consistency)

• Make the Mac and cheese according to the boxed instructions.
• Keep the heat on low for the pot and add the finely chopped spinach.
• Add the chunks of cream cheese (cut it off of the block or spoon it out of a container. You want to have chunks and not blend it in)
• Add the jalapeños and milk
• Then mix gently so the cream cheese does not break. The spinach will begin to wilt bc the macaroni and cheese should still be hot.
• Place the Mac and Cheese in an oven safe pan.
• Now you can make the bread crumbs. 
• Heat a small pot and add butter to it. Let it melt and add the Panko bread crumbs
• Brown the crumbs slightly.
• Spread it over the Mac and cheese
• Bake in a 350 degree oven for 5 minute. The bread crumbs can brown easily so keep an eye on it.
• Serve

Tips

1. If you pre-make this dish, then cover the pan with foil and bake for about 10 minutes in a 350 degree oven and then uncover and bake for 2-3 minutes. Or you can microwave it before placing it in the oven.
2. You can use any pre-packaged Mac and Cheese for this recipe. I love Velveeta brand or Annie’s white cheddar shells
3. Chop the spinach very finely so it wilts during the mixing process.

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