Well, I said
I needed shortcuts this holiday season.
Who would have guessed that a pretty ingenious culinary hat trick would
arrive at my doorstep in the form of an early Christmas present?
My favorite
high school English teacher, Mrs. Kast and I always exchange Christmas gifts,
and this year her present to me was “The Cook’s Country Cookbook,” a collection
of classic and heirloom recipes.
Imagine the technical
precision of America’s Test Kitchen, combined with the sheer joy of classic
comfort food. I was hooked with the
table of contents. A recipe for Skillet Macaroni and Cheese instantly intrigued
me. (A version of the recipe can be found here.) Forget about pre-boiling macaroni, simmering
a white sauce, or lengthy baking time.
The chefs at Cook’s Country figured out how to make a gooey, cheesy,
comforting macaroni dish all in a single skillet in about 10 minutes.
Dried
macaroni shells are simmered in seasoned evaporated milk. Once the shells cook and the sauce thickens,
it’s enriched with handfuls of Monterey Jack and Cheddar cheese. I used high fiber macaroni and threw in
sautéed garlic and broccoli florets for an extra health boost.
It’s a
brilliant one skillet dish, with enough macaroni and stringy cheese to sooth
any holiday bruises.
Forget fancy
shmancy. I’ll take a serving of Skillet
Macaroni and Cheese any day of the week.
With recipes like this, I have more time to focus on trying to keep my New Year's Resolutions!
10 comments:
Macaroni and cheese in 10 minutes - unbelievable. Wait until the blue box figures this out. I bet they will be jealous.
Sam
Top of the morning to you T.W! And what a way to begin a day!!!
That book has been on my list for ages and now that I've gotten to see the results of just one of its contents, I must get it yesterday!
Ingenious! I've heard of cooking with dry pasta but to know the results are fabulous makes me want to get it right now.
Thank you so much for sharing your new gift with us.
We'll be there in five minutes....
sounds easy and delicious. My Grandchildren just left, but next time they come, I am looking up this recipe. I like the added broccoli, nice touch to take some of the guilt away!
Macarone and cheese is absolutely delicious one of my favorites!!
I think mac n' cheese is one of my favorite foods. I really like the idea of cooking the shells in evaporated milk, then tossing the cheese. Very cool. A handful of broccoli is good too.
Awesome that you exchange Christmas presents with your elementary school teacher. That is extra-special.
Velva
TEN MINUTES?! This is not good for a new mom...
Can't wait to try this! Maybe it will convert my husband over from the stuff from the box that he claims is his comfort food.
Whata divine & very statisfying dinner! yummy Yum, I say!
Real comfort good!
No excuse not to make mac and cheese when it can be done this fast.
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