tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6094171113183742338.post7307454943178334560..comments2023-03-28T00:32:46.717-07:00Comments on Oh So Cheesy: Light and Healthy-ishOh So Cheesyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00972616245699225552noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6094171113183742338.post-33253087971176435442011-01-10T13:38:20.387-08:002011-01-10T13:38:20.387-08:00Can I share a recipe? thanks!
I've never rea...Can I share a recipe? thanks!<br /> <br />I've never really liked classical "college" foods such as Cup Noodles and Top Ramen. When faced with a need for a quick, cheap and easy dinner, I always went for the Blue Box, infamous Kraft Mac and Cheese. As a life-long Costco member, I would buy in bulk - 30 boxes at a time. As anyone who frequents Costco knows, half the fun in shopping is happening across new and exciting offerings. The downside to Costco, as anyone who frequents Costco knows, is that you never know if your favorite (insert amazing and affordable foodstuff here) will be available.<br /> <br />Several months ago, I visited the Costco in Irvine. Kraft mac and cheese was not on the shelf, only Kirkland brand. If you've ever purchased Kirkland brand products, you know that they are usually re-branded originals. E.g., Kirkland jelly beans are Jelly Bellys, Kirkland Vodka is Grey Goose, etc. I bought Kirkland mac and cheese expecting Kraft in the box. I was sadly disappointed.<br /> <br />The recipes are different - different amounts of butter and milk. The cheese has a wildly different consistency from the original stuff. And the pasta is inferior; much more robust and difficult to cook. Thus, faced with consuming 30 boxes, I embarked upon a series of recipe variations in hopes of improving the recipe from the level of "food for the pig trough" to "food for the homeless." With some exciting and magical ingredients, I believe I have raised the level to "happy hour bar food."<br /> <br />Recipe as follows: <br /> <br />1 piece of bacon, cooked until crispy and brittle. (I know bacon is cheating - suck it.) Crumble bacon.<br />1 pepperocini, diced.<br /> <br />Prepare pasta per directions on box. Drain pasta, set aside. In the pot, put half the butter the recipe calls for in to melt. Add 2 tablespoons olive oil (EVOO if youre a snob). Add diced pepperocini and bacon. Let the flavors meld for approx 2 minutes, or until butter begins to foam. DO NOT BURN THE BUTTER!<br /> <br />Add the pasta, cheese and milk. Mix thoroughly. Divide the mac and cheese equally between two bowls. Add fresh cracked pepper if desired. Enjoy!<br /> <br />WARNING: DO NOT EAT TOO QUICKLY OR YOU WILL SUFFER IN GLORIOUS OVER-INDULGENCE.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18214343821602381284noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6094171113183742338.post-45823681450378603342011-01-10T13:24:36.263-08:002011-01-10T13:24:36.263-08:00That looks delicious! Love the fun grown up spin o...That looks delicious! Love the fun grown up spin on traditional mac and cheese.Neyleenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07053864213226947595noreply@blogger.com