Monday, November 2, 2009

5 Star Makeover: Macaroni & Cheese Roundup



In today's 5 Star Makeover Roundup, we explore many different versions of a beloved classic, Macaroni and Cheese. Thank you all for who joined me for this challenge!

HATCH MAC'N'CHEESE by Hornsfan, Bytes from Texas.



This special macaroni and cheese features Hatch chile, a very flavorful green chile from New Mexico. Bacon is also a great addition here.

SMACK & CHEESE by Chef E, Food Wine Fun.



This is a super rich and delicious mac and cheese version. Addition of prosciutto is a nice touch.

BLEU CHEESE MAC by Faith, Thought 4 Food.



This grown-up version of mac & cheese is made with Bleu, sharp white Cheddar cheeses, as well as caramelized onions and zucchini, an excellent combination.


KABOCHA MAC & CHEESE WITH BACON AND ZUCCHINI
by Sophia, Burp and Slurp.



The creative combination of bacon, kabocha and zucchini is fantastic in this colorful and delicious macaroni and cheese.

ROASTED PUMPKIN WITH MACARONI GOAT'S CHEESE by Suzi, Springtime.



The seasonal fall flavors really shine in this macaroni and cheese. The combination of sweetness of pumpkin and saltiness of goat's cheese is wonderful.

GREEK MAC N CHEESE by Ivy, Kopiaste ...To Greek Hospitality

Ivy made three incredible versions of macaroni and cheese! First is a decadent Macaroni and Cheese Soufflé with Graviera cheese, smoked turkey and lountza, a traditional product from Cyprus with unique taste, made of pork tenderloin, which after being brined and marinated in wine and coriander seeds, is smoked.



Second baked Greek-style Macaroni and Cheese is healthy, using a mixture of low fat cheeses, including the Anthotyro.



The final version is a quick mac & cheese with chicken made on a stove top.



CHIPOTLE MAC AND CHEESE by LK, Healthy Delicious.



This mac and cheese features smoky and spicy flavors with the addition of chipotle peppers. Queso oaxaca cheese with a touch of Mexican Blend pairs perfectly with chipotle to create this ultimate adult comfort food.

HEARTY-HEALTHY MAC AND CHEESE by Asha, Fork-Spoon-Knife.



This Mac & Cheese is both hearty with the addition of chorizo and healthy as it also features cauliflower and carrots.

MAC & CHEESE WITH ORIENTAL-STYLE CHICKEN TOFU MEATBALLS by Petite Nyonya, A Nyonya's Kitchen



The addition of these unique chicken tofu meatballs prepared with Oriental-style seasonings makes up a very creative and flavorful "East meets West" Mac & cheese.

CARAMELIZED SHALLOT AND CRISPY SAGE MACARONI AND CHEESE by Kerstin Cake, Batter, and Bowl



The caramelized shallots, crispy sage, and buttermilk make this Mac & Cheese version with orecchiette pasta extra delicious and indulgent.

AUTUMN CANDIED KABOCHA FRUIT PARFAIT WITH COLA SYRUP by Momgateway



This sweet interpretation of macaroni and cheese is a lovely parfait featuring autumn flavors with kabocha and persimmons. The macaroni gives an interesting texture and the ricotta is mild to balance the sweetness of the candied squash and cola syrup.

MACARONI & CHEESE - SAVORY & SWEET by Emily, I have a lot of fond memories of that dog

First, the savory course is a gorgeous Macaroni and Cheese Terrine with butternut squash and bacon.



The sweet dessert is a heavenly Macaroni and Mascarpone Pudding with white chocolate and bourbon!




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I would like to thank Claudia at Journey of an Italian Cook for the Honest Scrap Award, Shelly at Experimental Culinary Pursuits for Kreativ Blogger Award, and Alwayswinner786 for Friends Award.