Saturday, April 25, 2009

Kat Von D Does a Rockin' Cut Up Tshirt

Have a tat on your back? Kat Von D's tshirts rock it. And she is one cool chick, like a real life Catwoman.

Saturday, April 4, 2009

Easy Baked Macaroni and Cheese Casserole - 3 ingredient recipe

This easy baked macaroni and cheese casserole recipe must be at least 60 years old. I learned how to make this by watching my Dad, now in his 70's, and my Grandma used to make it for him. The crispy cheese top adds a tangy cheddar flavor to this retro mac and cheese. It only takes three ingredients to make this but I recommend the can of tomatoes to add after cooking.

You need:
3 cups of dry elbow macaroni
1 can Campbell's Cheddar Cheese Soup
1 to 2 cups of shredded cheddar cheese (depending on how cheesy you like it)

Add the macaroni to a large pot of boiling water and cook just until tender. Check the pasta's package instructions for an estimated time. Make sure to stir occasionally so the pasta doesn't stick to the bottom of the pot. *Another tip from my Dad; add a teaspoon of butter or margarine to the pot of water to prevent boil overs. Weird, but it seems to work.

Once the pasta is cooked , pour it into a strainer and rinse with cool water. Shake the strainer to get rid of the excess water and transfer to a baking dish. Any size dish will do , but a 9"by12" is recommended for good cheese coverage.

Open the can of cheese soup and scoop onto the macaroni and mix them together. The still warm pasta should melt the soup enough to coat the noodles with it's cheesiness. Now sprinkle grated cheddar on top of the macaroni and put in the oven, uncovered.

Cook at 375* F for 20 minutes or until the cheddar on top starts to bubble and turn brown. While the mac & cheese is in the oven, open the can of tomatoes and heat in a saucepan on the stove at a medium heat.

To serve, dish up a portion of the macaroni, being sure to get some of the tangy cheddar top on each plate. Spoon warm tomatoes over top and dig in!