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    Last Modified: Aug 8, 2022 by Tara Ziegmont 25 Comments

    Smoky Mac & Cheese

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    Remember last week, when I told you about the recipes that Joe brought home from The Patriot-News? The first recipe we tried was for spicy pulled pork, and it was really good. The next recipe from that article that we tried was smoky macaroni and cheese. It is comfort food at its finest, laden with cheese and heavy cream.

    As Cookie Monster would say, this is a sometimes food. But it's sometimes now, and I ate this one all week, too. It was magnificent. The bread crumbs on top are crunchy and the sauce is just spicy enough to be flavorful, but not so much that it makes your nose run.

    Next time, we're going to double the Cheddar cheese (because, you know, it didn't have enough cheese in it to begin with) and see if that makes it better or not.

    Enjoy!

    smoky macaroni and cheese with fire roasted tomatoes and breadcrumbs

    Smoky Mac & Cheese

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    Ingredients
      

    • 3 cups macaroni uncooked
    • 1.5 cups whipping cream
    • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
    • ¼ teaspoon salt
    • ¼ teaspoon ground red pepper
    • 2 cups smoked Cheddar cheese shredded
    • 29 ounces fire-roasted diced tomatoes well drained
    • 1 small onion chopped and sauteed
    • ⅓ cup grated Parmesan cheese this is NOT the shelf stable can o' dust you see at pizza shops
    • ⅓ cup plain dry bread crumbs
    • 2 teaspoons olive oil

    Instructions
     

    • Cook and drain macaroni as directed on package. Return to saucepan; cover to keep warm.
    • Heat oven to 375. Spray a 13x 9 inch glass baking dish with cooking spray. In a 2-quart saucepan, heat whipping cream, mustard, mustard, salt, and red pepper to boiling. Reduce heat; stir in cheddar cheese with wire whisk until smooth.
    • Pour sauce over macaroni. Stir in tomatoes and onions. Pour into baking dish. In small bowl, mix Parmesan cheese and bread crumbs. Stir in oil. Sprinkle over top of macaroni mixture.
    • Bake uncovered for 15 to 20 minutes or until edges are bubbly and top is golden brown.

    Notes

    Note: Be sure to use heavy whipping cream when making the sauce for this decadent macaroni & cheese. Using milk or half-and-half may result in a curdled sauce. (I don't understand why, but that's what it said in the recipe in the newspaper.)
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    1. barb says

      January 27, 2009 at 4:17 am

      It's a snow day here today, and this would be so yummy!

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    2. barb says

      January 27, 2009 at 12:17 pm

      It's a snow day here today, and this would be so yummy!

      Reply
    3. amy says

      January 27, 2009 at 4:41 am

      YUM!! That sounds great!

      This week we're trying a new mac and cheese recipe too. Extra sharp cheddar, granny smith apples and a cornbread topping. I love pasta!

      Reply
    4. amy says

      January 27, 2009 at 12:41 pm

      YUM!! That sounds great!This week we're trying a new mac and cheese recipe too. Extra sharp cheddar, granny smith apples and a cornbread topping. I love pasta!

      Reply
    5. Dreamer says

      January 27, 2009 at 5:55 am

      Tis the season for comfort food. sounds absolutely sinful, thanks for sharing!

      Reply
    6. Dreamer says

      January 27, 2009 at 1:55 pm

      Tis the season for comfort food. sounds absolutely sinful, thanks for sharing!

      Reply
    7. Brenda says

      January 27, 2009 at 9:29 am

      Homemade mac n cheese is such a delicious comfort food!

      Reply
    8. Brenda says

      January 27, 2009 at 5:29 pm

      Homemade mac n cheese is such a delicious comfort food!

      Reply
    9. Sherry says

      January 27, 2009 at 10:41 am

      Ooohhh! This sounds like a great twist on regular mac n cheese! 😀

      Reply
    10. Sherry says

      January 27, 2009 at 6:41 pm

      Ooohhh! This sounds like a great twist on regular mac n cheese! 😀

      Reply
    11. Rachel says

      January 27, 2009 at 11:09 am

      YUM YUM!

      I love mac and cheese and I am always on the lookout for new versions! This sounds fantastic!!

      Reply
    12. Rachel says

      January 27, 2009 at 7:09 pm

      YUM YUM!I love mac and cheese and I am always on the lookout for new versions! This sounds fantastic!!

      Reply
    13. [email protected] says

      January 27, 2009 at 12:35 pm

      That sounds WONDERFUL.

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    14. [email protected] says

      January 27, 2009 at 8:35 pm

      That sounds WONDERFUL.

      Reply
    15. Michelle says

      January 27, 2009 at 1:47 pm

      Mmmmmm. I love adult mac and cheese (finally), but only the really good kind. I'll have to look for the fire roasted tomatoes, as I didn't know they premade those. I've been roasting my own in the oven, but it's not the easiest thing to do when I'm short on time -- I love this idea better... and I LOVE tomatoes in my mac and cheese. Thanks!

      Reply
    16. Michelle says

      January 27, 2009 at 9:47 pm

      Mmmmmm. I love adult mac and cheese (finally), but only the really good kind. I'll have to look for the fire roasted tomatoes, as I didn't know they premade those. I've been roasting my own in the oven, but it's not the easiest thing to do when I'm short on time -- I love this idea better... and I LOVE tomatoes in my mac and cheese. Thanks!

      Reply
    17. lana says

      January 27, 2009 at 5:48 pm

      wow! I had to forward this link to a friend of mine who is always looking for the perfect mac-n-cheese recipe!

      Reply
    18. lana says

      January 28, 2009 at 1:48 am

      wow! I had to forward this link to a friend of mine who is always looking for the perfect mac-n-cheese recipe!

      Reply
    19. Sab says

      January 27, 2009 at 7:04 pm

      That sounds sooo good on a cold day!

      Just to let you know, i'm having a hard time finding the comment button... it blends right into the background in explorer.

      I also wanted to share some bloggy love with you! clicky...

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    20. Sab says

      January 28, 2009 at 3:04 am

      That sounds sooo good on a cold day!Just to let you know, i'm having a hard time finding the comment button... it blends right into the background in explorer.I also wanted to share some bloggy love with you! clicky...

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    21. SarahHub says

      January 27, 2009 at 7:46 pm

      My mouth is watering!

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    22. SarahHub says

      January 28, 2009 at 3:46 am

      My mouth is watering!

      Reply
    23. peapodsquadmom says

      January 30, 2009 at 1:41 pm

      oh wow...i'm so going to try this one this weekend. my mouth is watering just reading about it!

      Reply
    24. peapodsquadmom says

      January 30, 2009 at 9:41 pm

      oh wow...i'm so going to try this one this weekend. my mouth is watering just reading about it!

      Reply

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