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20 Other Ways To Eat Mac and Cheese

May 23, 2022 by Shellie Wilson

This roundup of recipes is all about Mac and cheese, now lots of these recipes can be made using store-bought mac and cheese or if you want to make your own mac and cheese from scratch then check out our recipe below for homemade Bob Evans style Mac and cheese.

These recipes are a great way to eat Mac and cheese but in a different way, also perfect for Mac and Cheese leftovers if you have made too much.  Use cold Mac and cheese to roll into balls and deep fry them for yummy party food. Serve with ranch dressing or tomato and basil sauce for something a little fancier. I personally love the Mac and cheese toasties, perfect for late-night snacking!

 

Doritos Mac and Cheese Balls with Sriracha Mayo – Shared Appetite

BBQ Mac and Cheese Burrito – spabettie

Best Ever Fried Mac and Cheese Bites – Mommy Musings 

This Fried Mac & Cheese Bomb Recipe Is Dangerously Cheesy 

Pulled Pork Mac and Cheese Pizza

Mac & Cheese Omelette | The Pinterested Parent 

BBQ Mac & Cheese Brats Recipe – Cooking With Ruthie

Easy Mac and Cheese Waffles 

Crab Mac and Cheese Hot Dogs Recipe 

Mac & Cheese Grilled Cheese Sandwich – Salty Canary

Air Fryer Mac and Cheese Bites (frozen) – Love Food Not Cooking

Fried Mac & Cheese Bites with Sweet Basil Marinara – Whipped It Up 

Bacon Mac and Cheese Bites – The Gunny Sack 

Baked Mac and Cheese Bites – 2teaspoons 

Easy Baked Mac and Cheese Cups Recipe – Delicious Little Bites 

Mac And Cheese Pizza 

Easy Scottish Macaroni Pie Recipe

Cheesy Macaroni Salad – Lord Byron’s Kitchen 

One Pot Taco Mac and Cheese | Yellow Bliss Road

How to make the best Mac and cheese 

16 oz elbow macaroni

Pinch of salt

1 tsp ground mustard

8 oz of American Cheese sliced

¼ c of parmesan, romano blend cheese

4 oz co jack cheese

½ cup of cheddar cheese chunks

2 c half and half

4 c water

 

Add elbow macaroni and salt to the instant pot, you can also boil your pasta in a normal pan on the stove. 

Add water.

Place the lid on the instant pot and seal.

Use the manual setting and set the timer for 4 minutes.

It will take 10 minutes to reach pressure.

When the timer has sounded, use the quick-release valve. If cooking on the stove in a pan, cook for 20 mins or until pasta is soft. 

 

Open the instant pot and stir the pasta. If there is any water left that is ok! 

Add half and half, ground mustard, then American cheese.

Stir.

Add cheddar cheese and cojack cheese. Stir.

Add parmesan and romano cheese, stir.

 

Replace the lid on the instant pot and allow the cheeses to melt for about 5 minutes.

Stir and serve.

Makes 6 servings

 

 

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10 Ice Cubes That Instantly Elevate Champagne

Elegant flavour cubes to add sparkle, colour, and effortless glamour to your next glass.

Champagne has a way of making even the smallest moment feel worth celebrating. But if you’ve ever wanted to dress up your bubbles without turning your kitchen into a full cocktail bar, flavoured ice cubes are a beautiful, simple upgrade.

They melt slowly, add subtle flavour, and make your glass look like something you’d order in a rooftop bar — except you’re probably standing in your kitchen, still wearing comfy pants, hiding from the dog who’s trying to steal the cheese board. Relatable.

And the best part? You can freeze these weeks ahead, so when guests arrive (or when you finally collapse after a long day), all you have to do is drop in a cube and top it with Champagne.

Here are 10 elegant Champagne-friendly ice cubes, each designed to add colour and sophistication to your favourite bottle.

1. Classic Strawberry Champagne Cube (Blush Pink)

Per cube:
• 1–2 strawberry slices
• 1 rose petal (optional)
• Fill with water

Adds a soft pink blush and gentle berry sweetness.

2. Lemon Twist Sparkle Cube (Bright Gold)

Per cube:
• A curl of lemon peel
• 1 tiny lemon segment
• Fill with sparkling water

Brightens up drier Champagnes and adds brunch-energy sparkle.

3. Pear + Vanilla Luxe Cube (Creamy White)

Per cube:
• 1 pear slice
• A sliver of vanilla bean
• Fill with water

Soft, elegant, and perfect for cosy winter evenings.

4. Raspberry + Elderflower Blush Cube (Romantic Pink)

Per cube:
• 2 raspberries
• ½ tsp elderflower cordial
• Fill with water

Adds subtle sweetness and makes a stunning brunch cocktail.

5. Blood Orange Sunset Cube (Vibrant Orange)

Per cube:
• 1 thin slice blood orange
• Fill with water

Turns budget bubbles into a chic citrus cocktail.

6. Lavender Champagne Serenity Cube (Soft Violet)

Per cube:
• Pinch of culinary lavender
• 1 piece lemon peel
• Fill with water or cooled chamomile tea

Smells like a spa, tastes like a holiday.

7. Blackberry + Mint Celebration Cube (Deep Purple)

Per cube:
• 2 blackberries
• 1 mint leaf
• Fill with water

Gives Champagne a jewel-tone glow.

8. Edible Gold Rose Cube (Luxury Gold + Pink)

Per cube:
• 1 small edible rose petal
• Pinch of edible gold dust
• Fill with water

If “Champagne but make it fancy” had a mascot, it would be this.

9. Grapefruit + Rosemary Chic Cube (Coral + Green)

Per cube:
• 1 small grapefruit segment
• 1 rosemary tip
• Fill with water

For those who like a more grown-up, botanical sparkle.

10. Lychee + Lime Exotic Cube (Soft White + Green)

Per cube:
• 1 canned lychee (halved)
• A tiny lime twist
• Fill with water

Light, fresh, and beautifully aromatic — perfect for summer Champagne.

Hosting Hack: The Champagne Cube Bar

Arrange bowls of colourful cubes on a platter beside the chilled bottle, and let guests build their own glass. It’s simple, stunning, and makes even a casual gathering feel like New Year’s Eve.

Make-Ahead Note

These cubes freeze beautifully for at least a month, so they’re a brilliant little “do it now, enjoy it later” trick — especially helpful when life gets busy and you still want a touch of sparkle.

My Favourite Amazon Ice Cube Trays

I’ve tried cheap trays, weird silicone ones that smell like the cupboard, and everything in between. These are the ones that never leave my freezer, especially in December:

Large Square Cocktail Ice Tray – perfect for rosemary sprigs, citrus slices, and whole cranberries. 

Sphere Ice Mold for Festive Cocktail Balls – this makes those gorgeous big cocktail spheres that look so elegant in champagne coupes or gin glasses. 

Jumbo Ice Cube Tray With Lid – great when you’re prepping for a  party and don’t want your ice smelling like last week’s leftovers. I love the ones with the lids as I can stack them and make bulk batches, but putting the lid on does mean you can’t have sprigs sticking out. So I mix and match.

For something a little extra special , I have this rose mold and love it.

These dried flowers are also great for popping into drinks- Dried ones mean you can buy them ahead of time , ready to go.

Use whatever shape suits your drink style — cubes feel classic, spheres feel bougie, and no one is mad either way.

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