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Surprise the family this Thanksgiving with a classic southern side dish filled with gooey cheese and a delicious crust.
By: Jaeda Dixson
Thanksgiving is just around the corner and this holiday try surprising guests with a delicious Southern dish that everyone will be sure to enjoy. It will go amazing with the turkey and compliments every other side perfectly. Use these simple ingredients that you may already have in your pantry and refrigerator!
Yield: 10 servings
Ingredients:
1 box of Barilla elbow macaroni
1 12 Fl Oz can of milnot milk
1 16 ounce box of queso velveeta cheese
1 block of colby jack cheese
1 egg
1 stick of butter
1 cup of shredded mild cheddar cheese
Salt
Pepper
Note: Creativity is encouraged. Use own preference of brands and adjust the recipe if needed. Add more or less and take an original approach to this recipe!
Step 1: Preheat oven to 350° Fahrenheit
Step 2: Take a large pot and fill halfway with water
Step 3: Set stove on medium high heat and let water come to a boil
Step 4: Pour half of the macaroni out of the box and into the pot
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Step 5: Once macaroni is cooked, put colander in sink and pour the pot into the colander
Step 6: Transfer macaroni into a large, sturdy bowl
Step 7: Add butter, slightly softened, along with egg, milk, salt and pepper. There is no specific amount of salt and pepper. Use it to taste.
Step 8: Add half of the queso velveeta cheese in addition to colby jack cheese.
Step 9: Mix all ingredients thoroughly
Step 10: Grab a deep and wide baking pan and place upon counter
Step 11: Spray pan with non-stick spray, rub the pan with butter ,or place parchment paper in baking pan
Step 12: Pour mixture of cheese, milk and eccetera into baking pan
Step 13: Place baking pan into oven
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Step 14: Leave macaroni and cheese for thirty minutes or until top layer of cheese has started slightly brown
Step 15: Pull out of oven, serve and enjoy!
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Caution: Be aware of young children around when oven is on and heated.
Ruby Rose: chef, innovator and caretaker
Imagine cooking dinner for over twenty people every year and being sure that everyone is pleased with the dishes while trying to stay calm. Ruby Rose is the matriarch of her family and has been cooking Thanksgiving dinner for over fifty years.
By: Jaeda Dixson
Four kids, nine grandkids and fourteen great-grandkids. All gather each year for family time and homemade southern cooking. The kitchen is filled with a many people hugging and laughing while the smell of greens and macaroni and cheese fills everyone’s noses. They are all anxious for the food to be ready. Plastic cups, silverware and plates are on every table to cut down on dishes. The head of the house Ruby Rose is rushing around the kitchen to get everything done as soon as possible.
“Thanksgiving is probably the most stressful holiday for her but somehow she gets the job done,” said Daughter of Rose Lisa Capler.
Rose always makes the turkey and the dressing every year. The kids will help with side dishes to make her life easier. Aside from the food, the holidays are always held at her house. Cleaning the house and making it spotless is also very time consuming.
“I have a bad back and I try my best to dust and clean, but it can be so overwhelming that it takes almost three days to finish everything,” said Rose.
All four of her kids try to explain that they are willing to do more on the holiday, but Rose refuses the help. It is “quality time to gather thoughts” and gets to create a homely environment for her family.
“I don’t mind doin’ all the work even though it hurts me, it makes me happy knowin’ I get to help my babies” said Rose.
When it comes to the day of the feast, Rose does not regret a single hardship. She enjoys getting her entire family together and making them smile. If it were up to her, she would do this every week. Her family means everything to her and Thanksgiving is the perfect day to show her major appreciation.
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