{"id":3555,"date":"2013-04-17T07:00:00","date_gmt":"2013-04-17T14:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thekitchenpaper.com\/?p=3555"},"modified":"2018-01-18T19:31:14","modified_gmt":"2018-01-19T03:31:14","slug":"quick-stovetop-mac-cheese","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thekitchenpaper.com\/quick-stovetop-mac-cheese\/","title":{"rendered":"Quick Stovetop Mac and Cheese"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you're looking for more pasta and cheese, try my White Cheddar & Peas Macaroni & Cheese Quesadilla<\/a> or Creamy Garlic Butter Pasta<\/a>!<\/p>\n

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I didn't feel right posting something yesterday. I don't feel like we can just gloss over the events in Boston on Monday; however, I don't feel that I'm the most qualified, or eloquent, person to discuss it. Perhaps the world doesn't need another analysis of the situation, so I won't attempt. I do think it's worth saying that you are not alone, runners and Bostonians<\/em>. You've been in my thoughts, and will continue to be for quite some time, I'm sure.<\/p>\n

Perhaps it comes as a result of my having just finished, and qualified for Boston in, my first marathon. The feelings - overwhelming feelings of joy, exhaustion, love, and gratitude - I had at the finish line were a unique blend I've never felt before. I know I'm not the only one, and it's a powerful connection to think of all those finishing a marathon having some version of these feelings as well. Nobody runs, watches, supports, or volunteers at a marathon with any idea that something might happen to them. I hope it stays that way.<\/p>\n

I was busy working (cooking) Monday when I heard about the explosions. I spent most of the afternoon watching the news on TV, abandoning all further cooking plans for the day. As with any emotional situation, comfort food seemed appropriate. My general plan of attack when it comes to comfort food is: mac & cheese. And brownies. But seeing as I needed lunch, mac and cheese it was!<\/p>\n

This recipe is so easy to throw together, and doesn't require you always have a box of mac n' cheese in the pantry (although we usually do anyways!). It's also really easily tweaked - throw whatever cheese you have\/want into the sauce and you're good to go! You can easily make the sauce in the time it takes to boil water and cook pasta, and throw in veggies if wanted, top with hot sauce, pepper, etc. The sky is the limit with this one!<\/p>\n

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{Edit: A lot of people have been having trouble with this recipe (either curdling or not thickening) - I personally have never had either issue, but will try experimenting a bit and then update this recipe!}<\/em><\/p>\nPrint<\/a><\/span>

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