Camping Mac n' Cheese
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4.8
Camping Mac n' Cheese
Description
The recipe combines elbow macaroni cooked according to package directions and cooled, mixed with Alfredo sauce and a blend of cheddar, Parmesan, and mozzarella cheeses. The half and half or whole milk loosens the sauce, making it creamy and preventing it from drying out when held before serving. Seasonings of salt and black pepper are added to taste.
Portioned into individual or larger aluminum pie tins sprayed with nonstick cooking spray, each portion is sealed with foil that is sprayed on the side facing the food to avoid sticking. The tins can be stored in a cooler until ready to heat over hot coals from a campfire, cooking for 8-10 minutes until hot, or baked at home in an oven. This method is practical for outdoor or camping meals that require easy transport and reheating.
The creamy and cheesy texture makes for a comforting mac and cheese suitable for outdoor meals. The recipe emphasizes steps to keep it moist and avoid drying out during storage and heating, with options for individual servings for convenience.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups elbow macaroni
- 8 oz Alfredo sauce just over half a jar, prepared
- 1/2 cup cheddar cheese grated, sharp
- 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese grated
- 1/4 cup mozzarella cheese
- 1/4-1/2 cup half and half or whole milk
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and rinse with cold water.
- Stir alfredo sauce into the cooked pasta with the three cheeses and enough milk to keep things loosey goosey. {This is so your mac and cheese doesn't dry out while it's staying cool.} Stir in salt and pepper to taste.
- Divide between four mini aluminum pie tins {or one big one}, sprayed with nonstick cooking spray. Spray one side of aluminum foil with more nonstick cooking spray and cover each individual mac and cheese portion, sprayed side down, facing the food. Seal well. Store in a large plastic food storage bag in a cooler until ready to cook.
- Prepare a fire and let it burn down to the coals. Place a cooking rack over top that would be 2-3 inches above. Place each pie tin over the hot coals and cook 8-10 minutes or until hot. Remove from fire and serve immediately.
- **SHORTCUT MAC AND CHEESE DIRECTIONS**You can also just bake these at home in a glass or ceramic baking dish at 350 degree oven for 20-25 minutes or until hot and melted. Easy peasy!
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 448 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 448kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 42g | 14% |
| Protein | 18g | 36% |
| Fat | 21g | 32% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Cholesterol | 74mg | 25% |
| Sodium | 713mg | 30% |
| Potassium | 166mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 350IU | 7% |
| Calcium | 303mg | 30% |
| Iron | 0.9mg | 5% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.8
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