Responses to Easter Recipes

Hello Everyone,

I have had a couple of inquiries on my facebook wall, also called "The Foodie in You", about different recipes for Easter. I would like to share them with you. Have a great weekend.

2C’s (Creamy Crunchy) Mac & Cheese

There are 3 steps to this recipe, the cheese sauce, the noodles, and the topping.

Noodle
1½ lb elbow macaroni or similar pasta (cavatappi)

Cheese sauce
1 cup shredded sharp cheddar
1 Small box Velveeta Cheese cubed
¼ cup Romano or Parmesan cheese
½ stick butter
3 tbsp flour
1 egg
¾ cup milk
2 cloves of garlic (crushed)
1 small white onion diced small
1 cup crispy bacon (optional)
Salt, pepper, dried parsley

Topping
½ cup Cheddar Cheese (separate from rest of topping)
¼ cup Ramano or Parmesan cheese
½ stick butter
½ sleeve of Ritz crackers crushed (topping)

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
In a large pot bring water and a dash of salt to a boil and cook pasta to al dente (still a little firm). The pasta will finish cooking in the oven) once cooked strain and lightly oil to prevent sticking and set aside)

In a separate pot over medium heat, cook the onion, garlic, and butter until onions are translucent. Then add in the flour and stir continuously until the flour dissolves and the mixture is a light brown with no lumps, this is a rue. Then stir in the milk. Once combined add in the tempered egg (take a little bit of the hot liquid and add it to the egg, then put egg mixture back into pot) this prevents scrambled eggs… eeeh.

Stir in all of the cheese except for the portions reserved for the topping. Mix until completely melted. Add bacon at this time if desired. Season with salt, pepper, and parsley to taste.

Once the mixture is smooth and creamy, fold in the macaroni and place into large casserole dish, and then sprinkle remaining cheddar over the dish.
Melt the remaining butter in a pan and add the Ritz crackers stir until mixture is toasted. Top the macaroni with the mixture. Then sprinkle remaining Romano/ Parmesan cheese on top
Bake for 30 to 40 minutes. Remove and let sit for 5-10 minute. Enjoy!

Breakfast Stratta
2 loaves of french bread
4 eggs
1 & 1/2 grated cheese (your choice)
3/4 cup milk
1 small onion
1 green pepper
1/2 cup roasted red peppers

Dice the bread, veggies, and red peppers, and place into a baking dish along with cheese. then combined the milk eggs, and seasonings to taste (garlic, salt pepper, parsley) and pour over ingredients and stir.

Place the dish into a 400 degree oven for 30-45 minutes. once it is bubbling on the side, and golden brown on the top it is done. let it sit for 10 minute and enjoy

Additions to Deviled Eggs
Try using a spicy brown, or horseradish mustard instead of yellow mustard, along with a dash of cumin for a smoky and spicy deviled egg.
Another Avenue you could go would be to use a Dijon mustard with avocado whipped in for a more mild and cool tasting egg.

As Always... Enjoy!
~ K