Take care of your body but not at the expense of your sanity. It is not physically healthy by any means but that’s ok. This Frito Pie Mac and Cheese is a beefy chili…on top of creamy cheese covered pasta…that is topped with Fritos chips. No false self-made promises to do cardio. That’s why I made this Frito Pie Mac and Cheese, to reflect on a time when I ate for the simple pleasure of just eating.
I’d sit with my friends and discuss monumental issues like who had the strongest Pokémon, how to avoid contracting cooties and the best ways to forge a parent’s signature. Most of those days, I’d wobble out of the lunch line balancing Mac & Cheese in one hand, a Frito Pie in the other while baring a smile that was strong enough to hold up my heavy cheeks.
In middle school, I would more often than not, order two lunches because I couldn’t decide on just one of the two daily specials. Don’t get me wrong, I love cooking! I just miss the days when I was able to eat and simply enjoy the meal without a care in the world. This is an odd thing for me to say but I don’t enjoy food the way I used to. How will I feel after eating this? Physically? Mentally? Emotionally?.When I look at food now, a cascade of thoughts rush through my mind…
Students short on time or money for food can whip it up and go on with the rest of the day with a full stomach and begin studying. When the sauce is cooled, add the pasta and stir to combine.
Add the cracker crumbs and stir to combine set aside. It is a quick and delicious meal that any college students starting to get out in life can make. Meanwhile, melt the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter and place in a medium bowl.
It wasn’t all bad though, I feel like I was a lot more care free back then. Making Macaroni and Cheese is a very simple process but some people still do not know how to make it. No, no, no…I mean, I couldn’t touch my toes…actually, now that I think about it…I couldn’t even see my toes. Bring 4 quarts of water to a boil in a large saucepan. I don’t mean that in a cute but chubby kind of way. I would have given it 5 stars except that I really think that it needs the Bacon to get there.Frito Pie Mac and Cheese…brought to you by my childhood, emotional eating and Fritos (No, I’m not sponsored). Cook elbow macaroni according to pkg directions until tender. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. I think the next time I make it (which I will!), I'll add some more "stuff" (e.g., cayenne pepper flakes, jalapeno pepper slices, parsley, onions and/or some other vegetable(s) but the recipe as presented works quite well as is. To make your version of Sweetie Pies Mac & Cheese preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Subscribe to my channel: /whatsindepotIngredient. Add Bisquick mix and salt blend until smooth. Cover blend on medium speed until smooth. In large bowl, mix 2 cups of the cheese, the ham and uncooked macaroni. I also made a "side" of cheese sauce for those who might want it - which most of her guests did (lol). If youre a Trini then you know macaroni pie is a must for Sunday lunch or any get together. Spray 10-inch or 9 1/2-inch glass deep-dish pie plate with cooking spray. I cooked it for 45 minutes covered with aluminum foil and uncovered for another 10 minutes, which was perfect. In addition, I used Angel Hair pasta (my Daughter's preference) and a mix of shredded Sharp Cheddar, Colby and Monterey Jack cheeses instead of just Cheddar (I prefer the way ColbyJack melts). When the time came, I just added the Bacon to the egg/milk mixture and poured THAT over the pasta.
You may just need to chop the pasta into slightly smaller portions first Into toasties Have your very own carb party and put the mac ‘n’ cheese between two slices of bread and either pan fry or use a sandwich maker for a treat within a treat. of thick Bacon into 1/2" pieces and cooked it in 1 Tbls. Simply shape your leftover mac n cheese into balls, dip in flour, egg and breadcrumbs then deep fry. The biggest change I made was that, before I did anything else, I cut up a 1/2 lb. I used a 9x13" baking pan that has an accompaniment which allowed me to separate my "dish" into 12 individual servings, and it was perfect. I made this for a casual dinner party my Daughter was hostessing.