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Chicken-Fried Macaroni and Cheese
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Lauren B.
June 19, 2015
What I love most about this recipe - besides the fact of its mere existence! - is that it's a way to "fix" macaroni & cheese where the cheese sauce separates into curds & whey. My cheese sauce separated when I made this but frying it kind of put it back together again. A miracle!
mrslarkin
June 19, 2015
I'm so glad it worked for you, Lauren! I've read that if you put your separated cheese sauce in a blender, it will re-emulsify.
Niknud
May 28, 2015
I think my heart just exploded....in both the good and bad way. I may die (heavy cream! cheese!), but by God, I'll go out with a smile on my face.
mrslarkin
June 5, 2015
Just like my Uncle Pino who kicked the bucket while sitting in his recliner, eating a plate of gnocchi, and watching RAI Uno. Is there a better way to go?
dymnyno
August 12, 2011
Yes...I think that y'all would agree that this recipe is much better than the Iowa State Fairs new item,Fried Butter On a Stick!
fiveandspice
August 13, 2011
Oh, I don't know. Deep fried butter may be the ultimate food achievement! ;)
mrslarkin
August 13, 2011
fried butter???? omg i need to try that. It's gotta be frozen solid when they stick it in the fryer, no?
SKK
August 12, 2011
I have been thinking about this amazing recipe since you posted it and want your feedback on a few ideas. Noticed you did not use butter. Do you think butter would make it richer?
Also, what is your thought on adding bacon?
Thank you again Mrs. Larkin for making recipes that appeal to the greater good!
Also, what is your thought on adding bacon?
Thank you again Mrs. Larkin for making recipes that appeal to the greater good!
mrslarkin
August 12, 2011
You're welcome, SKK!!
Hmmm...I didn't even consider butter, as the cheese sauce is so smooth by itself. So I'm not really sure if butter would make it richer.
And bacon, well, bacon makes everything better, doesn't it?? ;) I'd definitely try that.
Your question has got me thinking that I should have specified in the instructions to use full fat cheese and whole milk (for those using milk). Low-fat = sub-par grainy mac n cheese, in my experience.
Hmmm...I didn't even consider butter, as the cheese sauce is so smooth by itself. So I'm not really sure if butter would make it richer.
And bacon, well, bacon makes everything better, doesn't it?? ;) I'd definitely try that.
Your question has got me thinking that I should have specified in the instructions to use full fat cheese and whole milk (for those using milk). Low-fat = sub-par grainy mac n cheese, in my experience.
dymnyno
August 12, 2011
You didn't tell us that you were apprenticing with Paula Dean!
hardlikearmour
August 12, 2011
LOL. I just about spewed coffee all over the keyboard when I read this.
WileyP
August 12, 2011
This is just about the most disgustingly unhealthy recipe I have ever seen, Mrslarkin. (I'm going to call it Mrs. Larkin's Artery Cloggers - Got any more like it?! LOL!)
mrslarkin
August 12, 2011
Why thank you, WileyP! I think the key is not to eat the whole thing yourself! Share the wealth! ;)
arielleclementine
August 11, 2011
Girl, you are the coolest! This sounds diabolically delicious! And thanks for recommending my gravy too :)
gingerroot
August 10, 2011
YUM! That's all I can really say about this (imagine my letters in bold, about 10 pts larger).
mrslarkin
August 10, 2011
Yes, in fact I can imagine, because that's how big my butt has grown since eating this monster. Thanks g!
lorigoldsby
August 10, 2011
Sometimes we cook to please ourselves, and sometimes to please the kids...the plastic wrapped cheese (or I may even sub velvetta) will make my niece and nephew happy and that in turn will delight me. Thanks MrsL for another "keeper"!
aargersi
August 10, 2011
Oh Lordy Mrs L - wickedness at its fried cheesy best - sounds amazing! Now that you have put this in our collective minds, I see a lot of fried mac-n-cheese in all Food52-er futures
Deb S.
August 9, 2011
Yum! Interestingly, one of my big regrets this lifetime is that, while I've been semi-obsessed with Swanky Frank's for years (years!), I never once allowed myself the pleasure of stopping in because I was either by my lonesome or being "good" or en route someplace else. Note to self: this sad situation is in need of correction at the very next opportunity! In the meantime, I will fry me up some mrslarkin's mac & cheese. Happiness.
mrslarkin
August 10, 2011
Thanks so much, Deb. You HAVE to visit Swanky's when you find yourself back in these parts.
hardlikearmour
August 9, 2011
You're kids must realize your are the AWESOMEST mom ever! This sounds deadly!
mrslarkin
August 10, 2011
Thanks hla! On the 2nd night of testing this, I asked my kids first if it would be ok if i made it again. They're response was pretty much "absofreakinlutely!"
lapadia
August 9, 2011
I have never heard of Swanky Frank's or a recipe like this...learn something new everyday...the crispy part on top of mac & cheese is my favorite part...WOW, never would have thought of this in a million years! You could probably even serve it on a stick :)
MyCommunalTable
August 9, 2011
Love it. Hilarious, Fried mac & cheese dipped in chili sauce. OMG. I am trying to diet. This has now filtered into my mind and I can not stop thinking about it. Thank goodness my son is allergic to dairy or I would make an excuse to make these puppies for "him".
sexyLAMBCHOPx
August 9, 2011
I live a town away from Swanky Frank's. This is for sure, a guilty pleasure. I'd dipped these suckers in a dab of ketchup.
mrslarkin
August 9, 2011
Thanks, sexyLAMBCHOPx. We're practically neighbors. Yep, ketchup sounds real good, too.
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