Baked Mac and Cheese

Mythical Mom • February 2, 2021

Baked Mac and Cheese

The inspiration for this recipe came from the Barefoot Contessa herself. Now I could never improve on perfection, but I have tweaked the recipe a little bit to fit our family.

Ingredients :

1 lb. elbow macaroni

5 cups of milk

1 stick of butter (divided)

1/2 cup flour

1lb. freshly grated Extra Sharp Cheddar Cheese

1 Tablespoon Kosher Salt

1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

3 slices of bread

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 375 degrees

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook pasta just until al dente (pasta will continue to cook in the oven).

2. Meanwhile warm milk in a saucepan, don't let it boil just warm up a bit.

3. Melt 6 Tablespoons of butter in a large skillet, whisk in flour and let cook for 1 minute.

4. Wisk warm milk into the butter and flour mixture, continue whisking until it begins to thicken.

5. Add salt, pepper and cheddar cheese. Whisk until the cheese melts and the sauce is smooth.

6. Combine cooked pasta and sauce together stir well, poor into a greased

3-quart baking dish.

7. In a food processor pules bread slices until they are crumbs. While the food processor is running, drizzle in the other two Tablespoon of butter melted.

8. Evenly sprinkle the bread crumbs over the mac and cheese.

9. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the sauce is bubbly and the macaroni has browned on top.

Lemon Blueberry Scones

By Mythical Mom • February 2, 2021
Some scones can be a bit dry and flavorless, but not these babies! These simple fresh lemon blueberry scones are perfect for breakfast, an afternoon snack with coffee or really any time of the day. I especially love these in the summertime, their bright flavors are perfect for a summer treat. Ingredients: 2 cups flour 1/3 cup sugar 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt zest of 1 lemon 1/2 cup butter (1 stick), cold 1 cup heavy whipping cream cold 1/2 pint fresh blueberries (1 cup) 1 cup powdered sugar 2 to 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice Directions: 1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F and line a baking sheet with parchment or silicone mat. 2. Place the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and lemon zest in the bowl. 3. Cut the butter into pieces, and add to the bowl. 4. Use a pastry cutter or fork to cut the butter into the dry ingredients, until it resembles loose sand. 5. Slowly pour the cream in as you stir. The dough should start to come together. 6. Turn out the dough onto a floured s

Easy Buttery Pie Crust

By Mythical Mom • February 2, 2021
This 4 ingredient pie dough is an absolute must in my recipe collection. From my famous apple dumplings to of course pies and tarts this recipe has never let me down. Ingredients: 1 C (2 sticks) unsalted butter, cut into cubes and very cold. 2 1/4 C all-purpose flour 1 tsp. salt 8 to 10 tablespoons ice water Instructions: 1. Put butter (cut into cubes), flour and salt into a food processor (you can use a pastry cuter also). 2. Pulse food processor until the butter is about peas sized, and evenly incorporated into flour (it happens pretty quickly). 3. While the food processor is running slowly drizzle in the ice water, until the dough starts to come together. 4. Turn the dough out onto floured surface and form it into a ball. Cover it with plastic wrap and put it into the refrigerator to chill. Chill for at least 1 hour, full disclosure I sometimes skip this step and it still turns out good, just not as flaky. *This recipe makes two pie crusts.

The Best Homemade Ranch

By Mythical Mom • February 2, 2021
Quite Possibly the best ranch you have ever had. I know its my favorite! Dry Ingredients 1/4 C Black Pepper 1 1/2 C Parsley Flakes 1/2 C Garlic Salt 2 Tbsp. Kosher Salt 1/4 C Granulated Garlic 3/4 C Granulated Onion 2 Tbsp. Dill Wet Ingredients 2 C mayonnaise 2 C buttermilk 1 1/2 C sour cream 1 tsp. of lemon juice Directions 1. Combine all dry ingredients, store in an airtight container. Makes about 3 ½ cups of dry mix 2. To Make Dressing, whisk together wet ingredients and 4 Tbsp of dry mix. Refrigerate for 2 hours. Makes about 1 ¾ Quarts