Holla! Peno Mac and Cheese

Why settle for boring mac and cheese when you can kick it up with some jalapenos? That's right, add a little zing to an old fave like this:

1. Boil water on the stove. Add noodles and cook per the package directions. I'm a big fan of mini shells because they cradle gobs of cheesy goodness. But any noodle will work.

2. Drain the pasta. Put in it a bowl.

3. Add shredded cheddar cheese to the bowl. Use about three cups for a pound of mac and cheese. Set one cup of cheese aside for topping.

4. Chop a jalapeno or two and add them to the bowl.



5. Squirt about three tablespoons of brown mustard into the mix. (Yes, it sounds weird, but trust me, the mustard adds a great zing to the mac.)

6. Pour heavy cream over the noodles until they're pretty well saturated. (About a pint.)

7. Mix it all up.



8. Put the mac and cheese mixture in a greased baking dish.

9. Sprinkle the remaining cheddar over the top.

10. Bake at 425 for 25 minutes or until the top is golden brown.


How easy is that? And just wait until you taste how delicious it is. You're going to want it eat all the time. (But you probably shouldn't. Just sayin'.)

Suzie

Suzie's Mac and Cheese

WARNING: THIS MEAL IS NOT HEALTHY.

Aren't disclaimers fantastic? No, seriously, this meal contains processed foods and is totally not good for you. But since yesterday was a holiday and the people beg for it, I made mac and cheese.

You can too. Here's how:

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

2. Empty 4 cans cheddar cheese soup in a pot on medium heat.

3. Add about a cup of milk. Stir.

4. Squirt about three tablespoons brown mustard in the cheese sauce. Stir.

6. Add one package (two cups) shredded sharp cheddar cheese to the sauce.

7. Boil two lbs large elbows until they are al dente.

8. Drain noodles.

9. Butter large baking dish.

10. Add half sauce mixture to baking dish. Stir in half the noodles. Repeat with second half.

11. Top with another package shredded sharp cheddar cheese (2 cups).

12. Bake about 30 minutes until top is cheesy crunchy.

13. Enjoy! Because you should only eat it once a year. ; )


What are your once a year favorites?

Suzie