Kale Mac N Cheese Sp5 Recipes

KALE CAESAR MAC AND CHEESE

Steps:

• Add the milk and macaroni to a medium saucepan and bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring frequently to keep the macaroni from clumping. Lower to a simmer and cook, stirring frequently, until the macaroni is tender and the milk has thickened to the consistency of heavy cream, 4 to 5 minutes. Stir in the kale and continue cooking until fully wilted, about 2 minutes.
• Lower the heat, add the Cheddar, mozzarella, cream cheese and 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and stir until smooth, thick and creamy. Stir in the Creamy Parmesan Caesar Dressing. Remove from heat and top with the Parmesan, croutons and several grinds of black pepper. (The dish will thicken as it cools; thin it out with a little hot water if desired.)

CREAMY BAKED MACARONI AND CHEESE WITH KALE AND MUSHROOMS

Steps:

• Set an oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the macaroni and cook until it is al dente, about 6 minutes. Strain, reserving 1 3/4 cups of the pasta water. Set aside.
• Heat a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add 3 tablespoons of the olive oil and the shiitake mushrooms and cook, stirring constantly, until the mushrooms are lightly browned in spots and softened, 4 to 6 minutes. Lower the heat to medium and add the kale, garlic and 1/2 cup of water, scraping up any browned bits at the bottom of the pan with the back of a wooden spoon. Add 3/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper and stir to combine. Cook until the kale is wilted but still crisp-tender, about 3 minutes. Remove the vegetables to a bowl and set aside.
• Carefully wipe out the saucepan (or give it a quick rinse if it is really dirty). Add the half-and-half and cayenne and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Cook until reduced to 1 1/2 cups, about 15 minutes. Add the cream cheese and stir until melted. Whisk in the Cheddar and Gruyere until all the cheese is melted and the sauce is smooth.
• Add the macaroni and reserved pasta water to the saucepan and stir to combine. (The mixture will look very loose, but the pasta will suck up a lot of the sauce as it bakes.) Gently fold in the reserved vegetables. Season to taste with additional salt if needed. Pour into a 13-by-9-inch baking dish. Toss the bread crumbs, remaining 1/4 cup olive oil and a large pinch of salt and pepper in a medium bowl and sprinkle evenly over the macaroni and cheese. Bake until the cheese is bubbly and the bread crumbs are lightly browned and crispy, about 10 minutes.

TEXAS STYLE MAC N CHEESE #SP5

Steps:

• 1) Mix Mac n Cheese, BBQ sauce, and Beef together. Spread in 13x9.
• 2) Mix Cornbread and Cheese together and sprinkle over Mac N Cheese mixture.
• 3) Bake at 375F for 30 minute.

KALE MAC N CHEESE #SP5

Steps:

• Heat 2 Tbsp olive oil over med-high heat.
• Add 1 medium yellow onion minced and saute until soft, about 5 minutes.
• Add 2 cloves garlic minced (or more if you like garlic!) and saute until fragrant, 30-60 seconds while stirring frequently so it doesn't burn.
• Add one bunch (approx 8 oz or more) kale (tough stems removed and leaves chopped) to pan and toss to coat with onion/garlic/oil mixture.
• Add 1-2 tbsp water to pan and cover with lid. Allow kale to steam until bright green and tender approx 5 mins, tossing kale 1-2 times in the interim.
• Add 20 oz package Simply Macaroni and Cheese to skillet and stir to combine.
• Season with pepper, heat through and serve!

MAC 'N CHEESE AND SPINACH STRATA #SP5

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Coat a 2-3 quart glass baking dish with cooking spray. Set aside.
• Transfer 1 package of the heated Simply Macaroni and Cheese to the bottom of prepared baking dish and spread evenly. Top evenly with spoonfuls of spinach. Cover spinach with 2nd package of macaroni and cheese and spread evenly.
• In a small bowl, combine the breadcrumbs, butter and cheese. Sprinkle over casserole.
• Bake for 30-35 minutes or until hot and bubbly and crumbs are just starting to brown.