“One Pan” Mac and Cheese
K-12 students adore macaroni and cheese, making it a beloved staple in school cafeterias and households alike. Its irresistible cheesy goodness captivates young taste buds, providing a satisfying burst of flavor with every bite. Its comforting and familiar taste brings a sense of home and nostalgia, offering a reliable source of warmth and happiness during lunch breaks. And now you can deliver it to your students with an easy one-pan method using only 3 ingredients! All you need is Bongards® SuperMelt™ Yellow American Feather Shred Cheese, whole grain macaroni noodles, and water. That’s it! No need for lengthy ingredient lists or complicated steps.
INGREDIENTS
- 1 – 5 lb. bag of Bongards® SuperMelt™ Yellow American Feather Shred Cheese
- 40 oz. Whole grain macaroni noodles
- 120 oz. Warm or hot water (by weight)
PREPARATION
- In a 4″ deep full hotel pan, add cheese and dry macaroni noodles. Toss together until combined.
- Add water and stir briefly until all ingredient are distributed evenly in the water.
- Cover entire pan with foil and place in convection oven for 1 hour.
- Remove from the oven, peel back the foil, and stir well.
- Cover again with foil and place in warming cabinet for 30 minutes.
- Remove from warmer, stir again, and serve.
YIELD
- 40 – 6 oz. servings
- Fulfills 2 meat/meat alternate and 1 grain CN crediting
