Here is my cheesy tip!
I am the only person in my home that really cares for this sinful indulgence, so when hubby is gone for the evening and the kids and I have an odd mix of foods for dinner, I opt for my Mac-n-Cheese fix!
Annie's Organic Macaroni and Cheese is my choice.
Although I can hold my own while eating, I usually don't finish the pan of pasta (if you can classify this as pasta).
I know NO one who actually likes left over mac n cheese.
So, this brings me to my recently discovered way of preserving this wonderful food.
Cook and strain the pasta as directed. Pour the desired amount in your bowl (you must use a bowl, a plate would be an insult!) add the proportional amount of cheese, a bit of milk, stir and enjoy.
Now with the remaining pasta...
Simply let it cool to room temperature, and store the pasta only in a plastic container. Set the packet of powdered cheese aside.
When you are ready for your second helping in the days to follow, pour the desired amount of pasta into a bowl, add a few drops of water and microwave for 1 minute. After warming, just add the proportional amount of cheese from the packet, a bit of milk and Voila! it's as fresh as can be. It tastes just as wonderful as the previous days 'off-the-stove' treat!
I know, I know this is a silly tip. But for those of us who do enjoy an indulging treat every now and then and don't like the single serving style like Easy Mac, it works. I am sure most people have solved the issue of preserving America's favorite food, but for me, this was a great discovery!
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12 comments:
Your idea is genius.
Here's what I do to get around the microwaved-leftover-nastiness:
Make as normal. When you want to reheat, put in a small oven-proof container, add a LITTLE bit of milk and top with butter and panko (Japanese bread crumb). Heat through. Now it's mac and cheese casserole! Not the same, but I do love a good crusty casserole...
What is this "it works for me wednesday" thing? I"m way behind I guess!! And, no I didn't have a solution to the mac n cheese leftover dilemma! So thanks!! :)How was your weekend, my friend?
You've found the oddball here :-)
I love leftover mac and cheese! I will actually make a pan and sit it in the fridge to reheat for supper. It's a sick and weird problem I have, I understand that. LOL. I guess it's just a taste I acquired from eating it leftover as a kid quite often.
Thanks for the tip though!
Ashley, my name is Deminy Highley. Brad and I were D-Now partners in Clovis, NM years ago. My husband and I are friends with Nate and Shanda Hasse. I found your blog through them. I just have to say thanks for bringing my attention to this website. Great tips - especially for a mother of twins. Have a great week!
Interesting tip. What I usually do with leftover mac n cheese, if there is any, I add a little milk, cover, and microwave it. Or I add tuna to it for a cheesy tuna salad. :)
Hmm I'm going to have to try this.
This is a terrific idea! I love it. Because there's nothing worse than already-made, warmed up mac-n-cheese. But this idea I like-- because it's better fresh, and nothing goes to waste!
Remember when we used to split a box into thirds??? Me, you and Mandy. That was really hard!! Don't you miss life in our apt!! :)
Remember when I could eat a whole box myself all at one time? Oh, wait. I still do that.
Super idea! I hate that grainy texture it gets when it's leftover (or the weird texture it gets when you add more milk to make it smoother). Thanks!
Hey girlie, I love looking at your blog! Your family is so sweet, your babies are getting to big too! I always think of you and hope that you are loving your time as mommy! Your in my thoughts and prayers constantly girl!
*keri*
I really like your Wednesday blogs!! Great idea with the Mac n Cheese!! We eat the Annie's Organic Mac too and just last week I found the Microwavable Annie's Mac!! Can you believe it?? You should check it out. I think I found it at Walmart!
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