hosted by Laverne Diede & Rhonda Fitterer
Sweet & Salty Mac & Cheese
- 5 Tbsps. butter
- 6 Tbsps. flour
- 3 cups milk
- 2 cups Parmesan cheese
- 8 oz. cream cheese
- 1 lb. cooked pasta
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1 lb. cooked bacon, crumbled
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a large saucepan, melt butter; whisk in flour and milk. Reduce heat to low and cook until mixture has thickened, about 2 minutes. Add Parmesan cheese and cream cheese, a little at a time; stir until all cheese is melted. Stir in pasta, honey and 3/4 of the bacon, mix well and put in a greased 2 1/2 quart casserole dish. Top with remaining bacon and bake for 20-25 minutes.
Strawberry Vinaigrette Dressing
- 1/2 lb. strawberries
- 2 Tbsp. honey
- 2 Tbsp. apple cider vinegar
- 2 Tbsp. olive oil
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
Put all ingredients in a food processor and blend until smooth. Add more honey to taste. Excellent dressing with spinach and feta cheese.
