Comments on: martha’s macaroni-and-cheese http://smittenkitchen.com/2008/05/marthas-macaroni-and-cheese/ Sat, 11 Feb 2012 19:06:09 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: gbk http://smittenkitchen.com/2008/05/marthas-macaroni-and-cheese/#comment-1588342 gbk Thu, 09 Feb 2012 22:04:21 +0000 http://smittenkitchen.com/2008/05/marthas-macaroni-and-cheese/#comment-1588342 I finally got around to making this and I don't really see wat the big deal is. u can get this quality using any basic mac and cheese recipe. the thing that this recipe nails is the perfect proportions of cheeses. a perfectly made mac and cheese using the wrong cheeses can range from bland to too strong and sharp depending solely on wat cheeses you use. the cheddar gruyere combo is"perfect" in my opinion. but other than that, there is really nothing special or unique about this recipe. I finally got around to making this and I don’t really see wat the big deal is.

u can get this quality using any basic mac and cheese recipe.

the thing that this recipe nails is the perfect proportions of cheeses.

a perfectly made mac and cheese using the wrong cheeses can range from bland to too strong and sharp depending solely on wat cheeses you use.

the cheddar gruyere combo is”perfect” in my opinion. but other than that, there is really nothing special or unique about this recipe.

]]> By: Olga http://smittenkitchen.com/2008/05/marthas-macaroni-and-cheese/#comment-1563736 Olga Sat, 04 Feb 2012 11:32:31 +0000 http://smittenkitchen.com/2008/05/marthas-macaroni-and-cheese/#comment-1563736 I know the garlic and bay leaf are unconventional ingredients for mac and cheese, but they add a wonderful flavor. :) I know the garlic and bay leaf are unconventional ingredients for mac and cheese, but they add a wonderful flavor. :)

]]> By: Olga http://smittenkitchen.com/2008/05/marthas-macaroni-and-cheese/#comment-1563714 Olga Sat, 04 Feb 2012 11:27:17 +0000 http://smittenkitchen.com/2008/05/marthas-macaroni-and-cheese/#comment-1563714 I add a clove or two of crushed garlic and a bay leaf or two (depending on the size of the bay leaves) to the milk, butter and flour mixture. I fish out the bay leaves and the garlic before I add the cheeses and rest of the ingredients. Deeeelicious!:) I find this dish to be very simple. The most laborious part of making this dish is grating the cheeses. I can't find the attachment for grating for my Cuisinart, anywhere, but with some elbow grease and a little perspiration, you'll have mounds of grated cheese goodness in no time. I add a clove or two of crushed garlic and a bay leaf or two (depending on the size of the bay leaves) to the milk, butter and flour mixture. I fish out the bay leaves and the garlic before I add the cheeses and rest of the ingredients. Deeeelicious!:)

I find this dish to be very simple. The most laborious part of making this dish is grating the cheeses. I can’t find the attachment for grating for my Cuisinart, anywhere, but with some elbow grease and a little perspiration, you’ll have mounds of grated cheese goodness in no time.

]]> By: Mara http://smittenkitchen.com/2008/05/marthas-macaroni-and-cheese/#comment-1504066 Mara Thu, 19 Jan 2012 22:42:48 +0000 http://smittenkitchen.com/2008/05/marthas-macaroni-and-cheese/#comment-1504066 Annie, I've made this for Thanksgiving years running now, and I always prep parts before hand. I am wary of letting the noodles soak in the sauce for too long, although a few hours would be fine i'm sure. If I want to make components before hand, I usually par cook the noodles per directions and pop in a ziploc, make the cheese sauce and cover it up. Then when it's Go time I just stir the two together and add the bread crumbs (I cube and butter those ahead of time too) and bake it up! It's worked well for me a number of times now. Hope that helps, and that the party in question hasn't already happened :) Annie,
I’ve made this for Thanksgiving years running now, and I always prep parts before hand. I am wary of letting the noodles soak in the sauce for too long, although a few hours would be fine i’m sure. If I want to make components before hand, I usually par cook the noodles per directions and pop in a ziploc, make the cheese sauce and cover it up. Then when it’s Go time I just stir the two together and add the bread crumbs (I cube and butter those ahead of time too) and bake it up! It’s worked well for me a number of times now. Hope that helps, and that the party in question hasn’t already happened :)

]]> By: deb http://smittenkitchen.com/2008/05/marthas-macaroni-and-cheese/#comment-1489620 deb Tue, 17 Jan 2012 18:23:38 +0000 http://smittenkitchen.com/2008/05/marthas-macaroni-and-cheese/#comment-1489620 Erica -- Ramekins will have a higher proportion of edges and crust, but will work just fine. They will likely not need to bake as long. Erica — Ramekins will have a higher proportion of edges and crust, but will work just fine. They will likely not need to bake as long.

]]> By: Erica http://smittenkitchen.com/2008/05/marthas-macaroni-and-cheese/#comment-1482724 Erica Mon, 16 Jan 2012 17:35:42 +0000 http://smittenkitchen.com/2008/05/marthas-macaroni-and-cheese/#comment-1482724 I've read through 4 years and 254 replies, and have NOT found ONE that asks if this can be made successfully in single serving ramikins!!!!! help please. I want to make this a little fancy and not so threatening looking for a dinner where the ladies all think about their waists....I know, how and why do I even know people like this? How long should I bake ramikins and do you think I'll lose any creaminess? I’ve read through 4 years and 254 replies, and have NOT found ONE that asks if this can be made successfully in single serving ramikins!!!!! help please. I want to make this a little fancy and not so threatening looking for a dinner where the ladies all think about their waists….I know, how and why do I even know people like this? How long should I bake ramikins and do you think I’ll lose any creaminess?

]]> By: Mary http://smittenkitchen.com/2008/05/marthas-macaroni-and-cheese/#comment-1478203 Mary Sun, 15 Jan 2012 23:49:08 +0000 http://smittenkitchen.com/2008/05/marthas-macaroni-and-cheese/#comment-1478203 This is my all-time favorite ever mac & cheese recipe. I've been making it for years!!! Everyone I know absolutely LOVES it!! This is my all-time favorite ever mac & cheese recipe. I’ve been making it for years!!! Everyone I know absolutely LOVES it!!

]]> By: Annie http://smittenkitchen.com/2008/05/marthas-macaroni-and-cheese/#comment-1474397 Annie Sun, 15 Jan 2012 01:26:57 +0000 http://smittenkitchen.com/2008/05/marthas-macaroni-and-cheese/#comment-1474397 Hey there, Firstly, this looks so amazing! My mouth is watering just thinking about making this! (which I plan to do so soon and brings me to my next point) and secondly, I am making this for a dinner party (friends surprise birthday who is obsessed with Mac and cheese) and I was wondering if the dish could be made in advance ie cooking the sauce, pasta and putting in the dish and then refrigerated and baked hours later? Or would that make it go sloppy and soggy? Thanks Annie Hey there,
Firstly, this looks so amazing! My mouth is watering just thinking about making this! (which I plan to do so soon and brings me to my next point) and secondly, I am making this for a dinner party (friends surprise birthday who is obsessed with Mac and cheese) and I was wondering if the dish could be made in advance ie cooking the sauce, pasta and putting in the dish and then refrigerated and baked hours later? Or would that make it go sloppy and soggy?
Thanks
Annie

]]> By: Samantha http://smittenkitchen.com/2008/05/marthas-macaroni-and-cheese/#comment-1382853 Samantha Sat, 31 Dec 2011 02:02:04 +0000 http://smittenkitchen.com/2008/05/marthas-macaroni-and-cheese/#comment-1382853 I have made this mac and cheese more than a handful of times and it continues to be my absolute favorite! Everyone who I have served it to loves it! Most of the time I cut the recipe just about in half and it works out wonderfully. I have made this mac and cheese more than a handful of times and it continues to be my absolute favorite! Everyone who I have served it to loves it! Most of the time I cut the recipe just about in half and it works out wonderfully.

]]> By: meL http://smittenkitchen.com/2008/05/marthas-macaroni-and-cheese/#comment-1304363 meL Fri, 16 Dec 2011 02:33:20 +0000 http://smittenkitchen.com/2008/05/marthas-macaroni-and-cheese/#comment-1304363 I'm making this tomorrow for my sons 2nd birthday party, along with a salad and homemade cake. It's going to be a hit, I just know it! Thanks for sharing all of the mouth watering pictures. I gotta go...my stomach is grOwLINg...seriously! Take care peeple and enjoy making/tasting this comfort food...I know my family will :) I’m making this tomorrow for my sons 2nd birthday party, along with a salad and homemade cake. It’s going to be a hit, I just know it! Thanks for sharing all of the mouth watering pictures. I gotta go…my stomach is grOwLINg…seriously! Take care peeple and enjoy making/tasting this comfort food…I know my family will :)

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