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| Macaroni and Cheese My Way Recipe courtesy Jan Birnbaum Show: Easy Entertaining with Michael Chiarello Episode: Pot luck Challenge Overall User Rating:  |
Best of Both
12/28/2006 at 04:51pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Cheese and shrimp....can't beat that! Not hard to make and forgiving if you don't do everything just so.
Great Tasting!!!
12/24/2006 at 08:54pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Nice Spin on my kids favorite meal: more of a grown-ups Mac & Cheese
Fantastic!
12/21/2006 at 04:40pm
User: MELISSA from Ocoee, FL User Rating:
Excellent recipe. This has become our signature dish at the holidays and everyone loves it. I suggest reducing the amount of white wine as it tends to overpower the dish.
Looked great, but...
12/10/2005 at 10:31pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I found it to be too overwhelmingly cheesy and pungent. I even went vegetarian with it and just did the cheese sauce because it sounded fantastc. Oh well, you live, cook and learn...
Wonderful
12/07/2004 at 03:36pm
User: BRENT from Georgetown, IN User Rating:
This was great, spicy, cheesy, rich flavors - couldn't be better
variation on a classic
12/02/2006 at 05:15pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This was a delicious variation on one of my favorite recipes. The only thing I would change is the giant shell pasta. I would go for something smaller; maybe bowtie or corkscrew. But it was really good.
Fabulous!
11/18/2006 at 08:02pm
User: Raquel from Atlanta, GA User Rating:
Made this for all my girlfriends one night and it was a HUGE hit!! super easy and full of fabulous flavor..... this is a must try!!
ml
11/11/2005 at 02:59pm
User: ML from 12211 so. 44th street, AZ User Rating:
A good comfort guilty pleasure!
Disappointing
11/10/2004 at 09:56am
User: RUSS from Staunton, VA User Rating:
As good as this recipe looked on TV and as interesting as it sounds, I found it rather disappointing and a total waste of good shrimp. What I liked was the addition of bacon (I've never found tasso ham anywhere, no matter how many recipes I find that call for it) and spinach, and I used penne, which I prefer, instead of the large shells. Martha Stewart's Macaroni and Cheese 101 is the best. This one doesn't come close, and, as I mentioned, is a waste of shrimp.
YUM-MY
11/09/2004 at 12:46pm
User: KAREN from Plainfield, NJ User Rating:
Jan, What a great recipe!!! Delicious, and a little above the good but ordinary mac and cheese. Thanks, Karen
Incredible-wow
11/08/2004 at 08:38pm
User: PAT from acton, MA User Rating:
Thank you!!. I've always loved macaroni and cheese, but I've never had it this way and am very sorry I had to wait sooo long. My better half has never loved it, but tolerated it for my sake and the chance to "just" eat. Well, he thought it was great, and will just love to have it agin, any old time. I was unable to find Tasso ham, but I really think it may have over-powered the other flavors, so I will stick with a "good" bacon, I used Boars Head. What a "comfort" food.
GREAT
11/07/2005 at 08:38pm
User: kathy from orlando, FL User Rating:
Very easy to make and delicious!!!!
Very tasty
11/07/2004 at 10:24pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Makes an old favorite even better!
classic made for "grown-ups"
10/22/2007 at 02:30pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
great recipe. it was a hit. slight modifications - added 50%-75% more cheese.
Over-the-top rich and satisfying!
09/22/2005 at 09:53am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I LOVED this!!! I made it pretty much as written, except substitued the shells w/gemelli pasta. It was delicious. I made it for a cooking group and we all couldn't get enough! I would even fondly classify a couple of the members as "food snobs," and they were greatly impressed! We all started out w/modest portions initially, then we all ended up eating it right out of the casserole dish!!! I highly recommend. True comfort food!!!
The Best!
08/30/2005 at 02:20pm
User: SUZI from Mesa, AZ User Rating:
This receipe was not only easy to make, it was simply delicious!! The best my husband and I have ever eaten...and, it was even better the second day! Thank you Michael!
i no longer have the blues with this mac&cheese
08/26/2006 at 11:53am
User: marlene from erie, PA User Rating:
The ultimate take on mac & cheese.This recipe is not just for adults either, my 7 yr old grandson loved it. Its easy to make and doesn't take long.
Great
08/24/2006 at 08:29pm
User: Sharon from Inglewood, CA User Rating:
This is a great twist on an old recipe. It was a wonderful way for me to get my children to eat vegetables.
Different approach to mac and cheese, but good
08/24/2005 at 04:48pm
User: Lisa from Philadelphia, PA User Rating:
This recipe is very good--rich and creamy. So far I have made it twice and it's easier to make the second time around. It is a little messy to make, though. BUT, I like the large shells and the shrimp.
The only way to eat Mac N Cheese!
08/06/2006 at 10:31am
User: KIM from southington, CT User Rating:
My husband, who can be a very discriminating eater, called this "the best pasta I've ever had" after only one bite. It was asbolutely wonderful!
Better than a restaurant!
07/22/2005 at 11:06pm
User: Melissa from Mesa, AZ User Rating:
Tried this recipe tonight after craving something like this for weeks. Used bacon instead of ham and rotini instead of shells. There are a lot of ingredients, but don't let that scare you. The work is definately worth it. So delicious. My husband said that this was restaurant quality. I will definitely make this again.
Flexible and yummy
07/21/2005 at 03:31pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This dish was great. I varied the recipe based on what I had in the house and on my preferences. I used medium sized shells, smoked gouda instead of fontina, omitted the ham and shrimp altogether, used 1% milk instead of cream, and added drained diced tomatoes. I was a bit nervous about all of the modifications, but it was still delicous! Definitely a keeper recipe.
SIMPLY OUTSTANDING
07/10/2006 at 09:20am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Because my husband is allergic to shell fish, I simply added shredded pork to the recipe. We all loved this recipe so much, that I have made it for family and friends. This is one of my favorite things to cook.
My way... my way
07/03/2006 at 04:27pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I didn't have all of the exact ingredients to make this, so i altered the recipe a bit... but man, was it good! The shrimp and bacon are fabulous in the dish. I'll never eat plain mac and cheese again!
Deelish!!!
06/26/2007 at 04:48pm
User: rachel from laredo, TX User Rating:
Made this for Valentine's Day and my family loved it. As I often do, I altered the recipe...simply added extra of my favorite ingredients, but it would have been great as is. I was surprised to read people were displeased with any part of this recipe.
Awesome!
06/16/2007 at 05:31pm
User: Fay from Poughkeepsie, NY User Rating:
This is so good it will bring you to your knees and make you cry (and I forgot to put in the parmesan cheese!). Seriously,it was worthy of my favorite upscale restaurant! I can't wait to make it for company....and I'll remember the parmesan next time!
AWESOME!
05/20/2005 at 12:49pm
User: wendy from freeport, NY User Rating:
wow wow wow!!! i always wanted a TRUE mac and cheese dish that was different from the rest. although i used bacon and couldn't find tasso ham this recipe rocked!. my husband had two bowls and wants to have it again. he really isn't a mac and cheese fan but this one went out of the ball park. thanks for the great recipe, only like someone else mentioned i will leave out the shrimp. we hope to see more great recipes such as this because this one for the food network was one of my tops on the list.
yummylicious
05/17/2008 at 10:28am
User: julie from leesburg, VA User Rating:
I tried this recipe right away. We love it, served it as it's own meal. I will add more shrimp next time and cut them in halve to have shrimp in every bite. I baked mine instead of using the broil, (my dish is not broiler safe) turned out great. My husband wants me to put the favorite stamp on this one.
The Best
05/17/2005 at 06:29pm
User: LINDA from West Long Branch, NJ User Rating:
This is, without a doubt, the most wonderful mac and cheese I've ever had. It's so much more then mac and cheese. You have to try this one!
Oh you want to try this one!! Yes you do!!
05/10/2005 at 04:41pm
User: yonique from lynchburg, VA User Rating:
I am a college student and I found this extremely easy and absolutely wonderful. I was amazed at the subtle flavors playing off of each other. I served a variation of it (no meat or veggies but with extra cheese)at a dinner and everyone loved it. Three people asked for the recipe. It is also good with other kinds of cheeses. A great recipe to add to your collection.
Yum
04/14/2007 at 12:39pm
User: Bonita from Brooklyn, NY User Rating:
The end product of this recipe is so good...well worth all the work. Suggest that you use really good sharp cheddar if you can and skip the shrimp if you want to save the extra $$ spent.
Next level Mac and Cheese!
04/14/2006 at 12:57am
User: tommy from san mateo, CA User Rating:
Soo rich and creamy, you will be wishing you had not spooned that second helping on your plate. While rubbing your belly, you will be contemplating going in for thirds! My wife will be getting dessert served to her tonight for replicating this awesome recipe!
looking good
04/13/2006 at 04:30pm
User: sherri from st petersburg, FL User Rating:
looking very good
Very good, but expensive to make & a lot of work
04/10/2005 at 09:36pm
User: LISA from Bangor, ME User Rating:
This dish is very rich and indeed very good. I had no problem at all with the taste. But, be warned making this dish is a lot of work and messy and it's expensive. This would be nice to bring to a party or holiday dinner, but because it can cost over $20 to make, it's not a practical meal for every day. The only substitution I made was using light cream.
Family Surprise Reaction
04/10/2005 at 10:47am
User: Trixy from Colonial Heights, VA User Rating:
The Recipe took some time to prepare and I thought that it was not going to be like by my family. The loved it and I enjoyed their reaction.
Troy
03/28/2005 at 12:18am
User: TROY from Phoenix, OR User Rating:
I changed the recipe a bit to make low fat. I substituted 1% milk for the cream, mozzarella for the fotina, and Sargento reduced fat mexican blend for the cheddar. Other than that, I stuck to the recipe. It was fantastic. My kids loved it. The shrimp really makes this dish. This mac & cheese is bound to be a regular at our house from now on.
Empty Casserole Dish!
03/27/2005 at 09:31pm
User: Cherri from Athens, OH User Rating:
This was a wonderful macaroni and cheese dish. My family and friends ate every bite and there were no leftovers ! I served this to one of my friends that I consider a Food Snob :) ,they licked their lips, fork and bowl ...the ultimate compliment.
Southern Mac & Cheese
03/26/2007 at 06:18pm
User: Steve from Leander, TX User Rating:
Really good, and easy to make. I haven't had mac and cheese in over 25 years, but with this recipe it will be a regular on my menue
Jan Birnbaum should have his own show!
03/20/2006 at 10:39pm
User: katy from Phoenix, AZ User Rating:
Every time Jan cooks with Michael he makes a masterpiece. The mac & cheese is sublime. I used bacon & shrimp but next time may try it without the shrimp (to save money) since other folks seemed to enjoy it shrimpless. You should give Jan his own show.
Most Excellent Special Dinner!
03/20/2005 at 01:04pm
User: MARISA from Granville, NY User Rating:
An Extremely delicious dinner but not for those that are on a heart healthy diet! There has to be some way to lighten it up for all to enjoy - maybe substitute milk for the cream and use less bacon?! All in all, everyone loved this!
The best!!!
03/20/2005 at 04:26am
User: HEATHER from Long Beach, CA User Rating:
My Mom and I lovvved this recipe and I hope you will too!
Cheesy
03/18/2005 at 12:59pm
User: LINDA from Brooklyn, NY User Rating:
Great recipe and very delicious; my guest loved this meal and couln't get enough of it
Delicious!
03/13/2005 at 03:33pm
User: JOAN from Bondurant, IA User Rating:
I thoght this was very delicious and easy to make. As mentioned by someone else, I coudln't find Tasso ham. I used Procuiotto (sp) instead. I was easy and my family loved it.
excellent mac and cheese
03/12/2007 at 04:34pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Really really great dish. Will add more shrimp next time and used smaller noodles instead of big ones.
5 ingredients or less?
03/07/2005 at 11:52am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
These recipes look great but at the beginning of the show he said they would all be 5 ingredients or less and none of them are. I think they must have started with the concept but he forgot to tell his guests. Oh well. Love him anyway!
yum yum
02/27/2006 at 04:59pm
User: Elena from Columbus, OH User Rating:
I have made this dish no less than ten times since I got the recipe. Everyone I feed it to loves it and requests take home portions. If you are in the mood for serious stick to your ribs high calorie comfort food...This is the dish for you.
Great Mac!
02/20/2007 at 11:09am
User: Yampo from Marietta, GA User Rating:
This is a great recipe for those stove top mac & cheese fans!
Very very good!
02/19/2007 at 02:48pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This is a great recipe as is, but if you want to make it a little healthier- increase the shrimp, decrease the bacon, substitute the cream with half-and-half or milk, you can even use whole wheat pasta! I tried it, it was still very dilicious!
Our Way NOW
02/16/2006 at 03:52pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
My only comment is I should have added more shrimp. Next time I will add (3) lbs of shrimp or more and look harder for the Tasso ham. Difficult to find the ham in the New England States. Thank you Jan and Michael. /chg
Expensive, time consuming, and not impressive
02/09/2006 at 06:00pm
User: TANYA from Philadelphia, PA User Rating:
This was a decent dish, but not worth the time & money involved in preparing it. I probably will not make again. Perhaps, I'll toy around with the recipe because I loved the idea of spinich & shrimp in a mac & cheese dish.
Great Recipe!
02/08/2006 at 03:11pm
User: Lisa from Corpus Christi, TX User Rating:
I've made this recipe twice so far, and both times people were amazed at how good it was. The first time the fontina was a little too strong so the second time i added a little less. I made it on Super Bowl Sunday for a very hard to impress guy, and needless to say EVERYONE loved it. No one wants to believe it's mac and cheese...they all think it should be named something super fancy. Great Recipe!
a new favorite
01/29/2007 at 12:09pm
User: Laura from Hyde Park, NY User Rating:
I loved this recipe! The only changes I made were using turkey bacon and medium shells. I did have to leave a low flame under the pan until the shrimp cooked though. My family raved about it and 'll be making it again very soon.
really good
01/26/2007 at 04:25pm
User: Lisal from Benbrook, TX User Rating:
I have made this several times, with and without shrimp its a great go to recipe when unexpected guests arrive.
Delicious
01/25/2007 at 09:56am
User: Jody from Carmel, IN User Rating:
I make this casserole everytime a friend has a baby and it gets RAVE reviews. I often substitute whatever pasta I have on hand and cubed chicken for the shrimp. It is so good, you'll never make the greasy orange kind again!
Excellent!
01/20/2006 at 01:30pm
User: Amanda from Tulsa, OK User Rating:
This is a great dish to do for about 5 or 6 people. The shrimp adds the perfect spark to this dish. Might want to go lighter on the bread crumbs because it dries it out if you use a lot. Also, double the amount of cheese for a thicker and richer sauce. Great dish!!
WONDERFUL Mac 'n Chez
01/20/2006 at 09:00am
User: Faye from Atlanta, GA User Rating:
This dish is FABULOUS!! The friends I prepared this dish for called me a cooking goddess!!
No Shrimp....Please!
01/13/2006 at 06:09pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Like a few other reviewers....the shrimp ruined this recipe for us. I think it would be great leaving the bacon and shrimp out and that is how I'll try it next time. Sorry, Michael!
A Definite Keeper!
01/09/2006 at 06:53pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This is a simple recipe, but the flavor is great! I don't eat pork, so I substituted turkey bacon. And, I used a smaller pasta than the shells. My mom and son (2 years old) cannot stop eating it. LOL I will definitely be making this one again.
Delicious!!
01/09/2005 at 09:32pm
User: BEVERLY from Dallas, TX User Rating:
I did some "tweaking", however! I don't like shrimp, so I cut that out. Couldn't find Tasso ham (has ANYONE?), but the thought of regular bacon in a mac/cheese dish didn't sit well w/me so I went with pancetta..YUMMY! Oh, and one final tweak- The italian parsley on top was just too weird. The broiler dried it out, so it had a weird texture. I'd leave it out. Otherwise YUMMY!!
AWFUL
01/04/2006 at 08:48pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
What a waste of shrimp!
awesome
01/04/2005 at 11:45pm
User: CRYSTAL from cleveland, MS User Rating:
i loved this. it was very tasty even with out the meat. i used ground red pepper to spice instead of the hot sauce.
Great fir a group and re-heated for lunch
01/03/2006 at 09:25pm
User: Katie from Piedmont, OK User Rating:
My sister prepared this for her family and re-heated it the next day for my lunch. It was great. She did think that next time she would use small shrimp.
Delicious, very flavorful
01/02/2006 at 01:25pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
When they say never cook with wine that you wouldn't drink they are so right. The wine has a very strong flavor in this pasta. I loved it nonetheless, but my husband who isn't a drinker was not as big a fan as I was.
great taste
01/01/2006 at 07:11pm
User: joy from Gaithersburg, MD User Rating:
Recipe was easy to follow until it came time to cook the shrimp,etc. I had to put it back on the stove and cook it on low heat. Also I used frozen fresh parsley and mixed it with thr bread crumbs....came out great. Will definately make this again and try sauce with different add-ins. Faamily all loved this