Easiest Macaroni and Cheese Ever

Believe me, this is not the usual recipe I make, but it is good, fast and easy. We did enjoy it.

  • 3 cups whole milk
  • 3/4 cup heavy cream
  • 3 tbsp. butter
  • 3 tbsp. flour
  • 1 lb. good cheddar cheese, shredded, for a much better flavour (not cheese slices for sandwiches)
  • 1/4 lb. Monterey Jack cheese
  • 1/4 lb. Brie, outer skin removed and discarded.
  • 1/2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/2 tsp. kosher salt
  • pinch white pepper
  • 1 tsp. dry mustard
  • pinch cayenne
  • pinch freshly grated nutmeg
  • 1 lb. macaroni (elbow) noodles

Crumb Topping

  • 1/4 cup bread crumbs
  • 1/4 cup finely shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/4 tsp. paprika
  • 1/2 tbsp. melted butter

Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

Bring a large pot of water to the boil and keep hot until ready to cook your pasta.

In a sauce pan, bring the milk and cream to scalding but not boiling and in another sauce pan melt the butter and add the flour, cooking for about 3 minutes.

Slowly add the hot milk to the flour mixture, whisking all the while to attain a smooth sauce.

Now add the pasta to the hot water, cooking for 3 minutes or whatever the pasta instructions say, cook 3 minutes less. They will continue to cook in the oven.

Now add the 3 cheeses to the white sauce and stir with a wooden spoon until all melted and smooth.

In a small bowl, add the balance of the seasonings and add a drop or two of water to make a slurry and add to the sauce, whisking well.

Drain the pasta and add to the sauce and stir gently. Add together all the topping ingredients and mix well.

Spray a 9 inch square pan and pour in the pasta. Sprinkle the topping over the surface and bake now for 25-30 minutes until hot and bubbly.

Add a green salad, glass of wine and enjoy.

Angelic French Toast With A Twist

Again, this is from our days as Bed and Breakfast Hosts.  It is tasty and a little different.. Give it a try and you will see.

  • 6 cups white bread, remove crust
  • 6 ounces Philadelphia cream cheese.( If you live in Maui, I suggest using the maple and pecan cream cheese. Can’t find it anywhere else.)
  • 6 eggs, well beaten
  • 1 cup cream
  • 1/3 cup pure maple syrup
  • 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon

Cut the bread into 1 ” cubes and place in a 8 x 8′ buttered pan.  Cut the cream cheese into squares as well and dot over the bread crumbs. Now beat together the eggs, cream and maple syrup and pour over the bread.  Cover with plastic wrap and put in the fridge overnight.

In the morning, remove from the fridge and let stand while the oven heats up. . Preheat oven to 375 degrees.  Bake 45 minutes until  puffy and golden.  Serve immediately with bacon and a slice or two of fresh fruit.

Voila! What a great dish to enjoy. Serve with lots of warm maple syrup too.