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Wanna make my mac n' cheese better
On 8/29/2015 5:47 PM, Jeßus wrote:
> On Sat, 29 Aug 2015 11:22:05 -0400, jmcquown >
> wrote:
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>> On 8/29/2015 10:25 AM, wrote:
>>> On Wednesday, August 26, 2015 at 2:25:27 PM UTC-4, notbob wrote:
>>>> OK. I love a good mac n' cheese.
>>>> I saw an episode of
>>>> Kitchen Nightmare where Gordon topped it off w/ some sorta bread crumb
>>>> crumble. Yes? No? 
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>>> Well, that's certainly traditional for a baked mac and cheese. It forms a nice crust, or an awful one, depending on whether you like that sort of thing.
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>>> Lately, I've been adding turmeric to my cheese sauce for mac and cheese. It adds an interesting flavor that I like. Generally though, I don't bother with baking mac and cheese. While I like a crust, it's usually not worth the extra time. Maybe for a holiday meal.
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>> I like baked macaroni & cheese. I don't make it often but when I do I
>> toss some breadcrumbs in melted butter and add it to the top. The
>> crispy crust adds a little something.
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>> What does the turmeric do other than add some colour?
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> Turmeric does have a (unique) flavour, not overly strong - but like
> paprika - don't use too much or it'll spoil the meal. I used to use it
> a lot, and for no particular reason haven't lately... sometimes I'll
> add it to mashed potato.
>
I add a dash or two of dried cayenne pepper to macaroni & cheese sauce.
I like the bite. I really should make some mac & cheese soon. 
Jill
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