On Fri, 28 Aug 2015 13:31:26 -0500, "cshenk" > wrote:

>Je_us wrote in rec.food.cooking:
>
>> On Wed, 26 Aug 2015 22:15:33 -0400, Dave Smith
>> > wrote:
>>
>> > On 2015-08-26 21:48, wrote:
>> >
>> > >
>> >> Good thread... I've only started making mac n' cheese this year
>> and am >> also interested in improving on it. Your recipe sounds good
>> to me, >> I'll have to try bread crumble on mine next time.
>> > >
>> > Macaroni and cheese is comfort food at its best. It is frightening
>> > to think that there are so many people out there who think that
>> > Krap Dinner is even a cheap and easy substitute.
>>
>> Much like a lot of food items out there that are far removed from the
>> original dish. I know I've mentioned it many times before, but I have
>> a wheat intolerance, which is why things like mac n' cheese and using
>> breadcrumbs is still a novelty for me. But as you say, what a comfort
>> food, just great.
>>
>> I just to need to pace myself when it comes to anything with wheat in
>> it, which is something I don't always succeed at. Things like bread
>> and pies are just too convenient when time is short...
>
>Hey Je_us, There's an alternative classic in the south. Learned this
>one in Texas. You make the sauce just like for a classic mac-n-cheese
>but you put in on cooked rice. You want the sauce a bit more creamy as
>the rice will soak in more but it might work well for you? You mix it
>all in just like with pasta and bake it.

That's something I would either love or hate... no way of knowing
until I try it! And I think I might try it sometime this weekend if
the wet weather keeps up - thanks for the idea.

I fully do not expect it to be anything like normal mac n' cheese
though. It doesnt need to, either... just as long as it's good