I used a new recipe tonight that also works in cannolini beans from Americas Test Kitchen. I thought it was great but my husband says it seems like it's still missing something and I don't know what that could be. He adds hot sauce to everything and said that it improves the Mac and cheese. My 3 year old made faces and hates it. I used this recipe to be exact: https://www.americastestkitchen.com/recipes/17470-cheesy-mac-'n'-beans What recipes are you using to make your family happy or what could I need to adjust to make this recipe work for my family??? Edit for recipe: Cheesy Mac 'n' Beans from America's Test Kitchen SERVES: Serves 4 to 6 INGREDIENTS • 1 pound pasta • ½ teaspoon table salt, plus salt for cooking pasta • 1 (15-ounce) can cannellini beans, rinsed • 1½ cups half-and-half • 1 teaspoon garlic powder • 1 teaspoon onion powder • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter • ½ teaspoon pepper • 12 ounces extra-sharp cheddar cheese, shredded (3 cups) PREPARATION STEPS 1. Bring 4 quarts water to boil in large pot. Add 1 pound pasta and 1 tablespoon table salt and cook, stirring often, until al dente. Reserve ¾ cup pasta cooking water, then drain pasta and return it to pot. Meanwhile, process 1 rinsed can cannellini beans, 1½ cups half-and-half, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon onion powder, ½ teaspoon smoked paprika, and ½ teaspoon salt in blender until smooth, about 30 seconds. Melt 2 tablespoons unsalted butter in large saucepan over medium heat. Add bean puree, reserved pasta water, and ½ teaspoon pepper and whisk to combine. Cook until starting to bubble around edges, about 5 minutes. Whisk in 3 cups shredded extra-sharp cheddar, 1 handful at a time, until melted. Stir pasta into cheese sauce and season with salt and pepper to taste. Stir until sauce thickens, about 1 minute. Serve. SOURCE URL https://www.americastestkitchen.com/recipes/17470-cheesy-mac-'n'-beans submitted by /u/kittymcg19 [link] [comments]
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