Drunk Mac and Cheese

I have always been a fan of pairing hot dogs with mac and cheese. On my hot dog, I prefer mustard and diced onion. I happened to be a little tipsy and in the mood for such a meal one night, but was without the dogs. So, I thought, "Perhaps, I can trick myself into thinking that's what I'm eating." And Drunk Mac and Cheese was born...

Ingredients:
1 box of macaroni and cheese
2T yellow mustard
1/4 cup diced white onion
1/4 cup shredded cheddar (optional)

Directions:
Prepare a box of macaroni and cheese, I use Annie's white cheddar shells.
Mix in mustard and onion. Sometimes, I also add a little shredded cheddar, but it really depends on how drunk I am. And don't worry, I've eaten this sober and have been just as satisfied!

Potluck Summer Parties: What should I bring?

I'm going to an end of summer party in a couple of weeks and need to bring a dish to pass.  I've been pondering what I could make and decided to make a list of the possibilities.  Of course there's the obvious selection of meat, but this list is geared towards what you could bring as a guest.

Broccoli Salad

Salad

(Skinny) Taco Dip

Oven BBQ Chicken Breasts

Macaroni and Cheese

Cocktail Meatball

Cheesy Cauliflower

And then there are all the pasta and potato salads that you could possibly think of.  In my search, I think I have decided on the broccoli salad.  Unless anyway has a suggestion for me!  What's your favorite dish to make for parties?

Baked Mac and Cheese

Simple and straight-forward.  I have been making macaroni and cheese like this since I start cooking and have NEVER had a complaint.






Ingredients:

• 8oz pasta (I use shells or elbows)
• 4oz Extra Sharp Cheddar, cut into 1/4-inch pieces
• 6 slices American cheese
• 3T butter
• 1/3 cup milk

Directions:

1. Preheat oven 400 degrees.
2. Cook pasta according to package directions.
3. Spray 8x8 glass baking dish.
4. Pour pasta into dish.  Mix in butter and milk.
5. Tear up 4 slices of American, stir it and the cheddar pieces into the pasta.
6. Take the remaining 2 slices of American, tear them into strips and lay across the top of the pasta.
7. Bake for 25-30 minutes, until cheese is completely melted and bubbly on top.

Tips:

• For extra crispness, stir in breadcrumbs and also sprinkle some on top.
• I've also cooked this at 425 degrees for 20 minutes, but I cut the cheddar into smaller pieces, so everything melts more quickly.