Cozy vegetarian chili - You won't be missing the meat when you take a bite of this hearty vegan chili. Between the squash, chickpeas, and absolutely incredible sauce, you won't even notice it's made without beef, pork, or chicken. Stovetop or crockpot - Dealer's choice-butternut squash chili is a breeze to make on the stove or in a slow cooker. Topped with mac and cheese!
I've been using the same mac-and-cheese recipe for almost two decades. Initially, I prepared it in a huge baking tray for parties, but I've since adapted it into a one-pot, stovetop recipe. To this day, my teenage son makes it for himself at least once a week. Curious about how the flavor, texture, and cook time compared, I tested the same recipe using three different appliances: the microwave, oven, and stove.
In addition to venturing into different salsas, from fire-roasted to salsa verde or even salsa con queso for an even cheesier dish, you should consider giving a variety of cheeses a try. Sargento Four Cheese Mexican Blend would, of course, be ideal for a Tex-Mex-themed mac and cheese but Kraft Colby and Monterey Jack would work equally as well. Cotija might be even better, especially if you add some corn for a street corn-inspired twist.
So, when I happened upon a very similar mac and cheese recipe from Ree Drummond, also known as the Pioneer Woman, I knew I had to give it a shot. In the recipe post, the celebrity chef describes it as the "best mac and cheese in all eternity." My expectations were high, but to make it taste a bit more like home, I included one additional ingredient that my dad loves. In my humble opinion, I think it made Drummond's recipe even more delicious.
Kirkland Signature's mac and cheese is not only better than boxed but rivals many scratch-made recipes, providing an impressive, homemade taste that enhances summer cookouts.