Macaroni & Cheese a la mi Padre

Hey Cheese Lovers!

This recipe was part of a four person family dinner including Macaroni & Cheese, Mushroom Risotto, and Easy Chicken Wings. We used to have it with French bread, but have since learned that Pretzel bread is a much better complement!

Special thanks goes to my dad, who is always willing to teach me his cooking methods. I'm more than happy to play Sous Chef :)

The Recipe: Macaroni & Cheese a la mi Padre

• 1 box of Macaroni
• 1 packet cheese mix

The Process:

• Boil 1-1.5 cups of water on the stove (depends on your pot. Essentially you want enough to saturate your macaroni)
• Cook the macaroni for 7-8 minutes on low-medium heat (around the 6 minute mark, watch it closely and remove 1-2 test noodles. Be sure to run a small amount of cold water over the noodle before eating!)
• Pour the macaroni in a strainer to remove excess water.
• Put the macaroni back in the pot and add the cheese packet as directed.
• Cook for another 1-2 minutes.
• Pour into a deep plate or shallow bowl. Be sure it is oven safe. (I used a ceramic plate.)
• Bake at 350 degrees for 10 minutes, or until your macaroni becomes slightly browned at the edges.
• Enjoy!

The Calories:

Macaroni noodles: 442 calories

Cheese packet (depends on your brand): 112 calories

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 TOTAL: 554 calories

What went right:

         The macaroni was the right consistency and tasted very nice!

What went wrong: 

          Lots of cheese? Honestly that's the only thing that could ever be wrong for the diet.

What would I do next time: 

           I would like to make mac and cheese with real cheese next :)

Would I make this in college?:
           Potentially? I think the process is a larger takeaway than the dish itself.

Overall, I love mac and cheese, but I love it too much to make it in school.