Macaroni and Cheese Consistency Question
 

Just wondering if anyone else thinks this makes sense. I have been
able to achieve a smoother, creamier consistency with my Macaroni and
Cheese by using egg yolks, but not the egg white. I heard on FoodTV
that egg whites absorb water.

Am I/they correct about this on the egg whites?

Thanks.

Macaroni and Cheese Consistency Question
 

wrote:
> Just wondering if anyone else thinks this makes sense. I have been
> able to achieve a smoother, creamier consistency with my Macaroni and
> Cheese by using egg yolks, but not the egg white. I heard on FoodTV
> that egg whites absorb water.
>
> Am I/they correct about this on the egg whites?
>
What are eggs doing in macaroni and cheese? -aem

Macaroni and Cheese Consistency Question
 

Binding it together.

Macaroni and Cheese Consistency Question
 

wrote:
> Just wondering if anyone else thinks this makes sense. I have been
> able to achieve a smoother, creamier consistency with my Macaroni and
> Cheese by using egg yolks, but not the egg white. I heard on FoodTV
> that egg whites absorb water.
>
> Am I/they correct about this on the egg whites?
>
> Thanks.
>

the recipe I use has egg yolks but no egg whites and I like the consistency. I
hadn't really noticed if it was smoother or whatever, I just liked the
richness of it.

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Macaroni and Cheese Consistency Question
 

Macaroni and Cheese Consistency Question
 

In article .com>,
wrote:

> Just wondering if anyone else thinks this makes sense. I have been
> able to achieve a smoother, creamier consistency with my Macaroni and
> Cheese by using egg yolks, but not the egg white. I heard on FoodTV
> that egg whites absorb water.
>
> Am I/they correct about this on the egg whites?
>
> Thanks.
>

They tend to get a bit rubbery if over-cooked.

One thing I like to add to mac and cheese is cubed hard boiled egg, but
not until after the mac and cheese is cooked and ready.

The yolks add a very nice texture.
--
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Macaroni and Cheese Consistency Question
 

In article .com>,
wrote:

> Binding it together.
>

Mac and cheese do not NEED egg to bind it!
That's what the cheese is for. :-)

I have added eggs to it, but it's not necessary or common.
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jmcquown wrote:
> wrote:
> > Just wondering if anyone else thinks this makes sense. I have been
> > able to achieve a smoother, creamier consistency with my Macaroni and
> > Cheese by using egg yolks, but not the egg white. I heard on FoodTV
> > that egg whites absorb water.
> >
> > Am I/they correct about this on the egg whites?
> >
> > Thanks.
>
> Beats me. I've heard of this but have never used eggs in my macroni &
> cheese.
>
> Jill



This is the first time I've ever heard about eggs in mac & cheese, too.
I guess if you hang around the internet long enough, you'll see
everything.

Macaroni and Cheese Consistency Question
 

itsjoannotjoann wrote:
> jmcquown wrote:
> > wrote:
> > > Just wondering if anyone else thinks this makes sense. I have been
> > > able to achieve a smoother, creamier consistency with my Macaroni and
> > > Cheese by using egg yolks, but not the egg white. I heard on FoodTV
> > > that egg whites absorb water.
> > >
> > > Am I/they correct about this on the egg whites?
> > >
> > > Thanks.
> >
> > Beats me. I've heard of this but have never used eggs in my macroni &
> > cheese.
> >
> > Jill
>
>
>
> This is the first time I've ever heard about eggs in mac & cheese, too.
> I guess if you hang around the internet long enough, you'll see
> everything.

Maybe I watch too much food network. I believe it was on Alton Brown
where I heard the egg white thing, but it was another recipe that had
the eggs in the mac-n-cheese. I put the two together and thought that
leaving the egg whites out would not take as much of the moisture out.
It could be mental, but I think it worked. I tried Velveeta, but I
still haven't decided if I like it or not.

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Macaroni and Cheese Consistency Question
 

Macaroni and Cheese Consistency Question
 

itsjoannotjoann wrote:


> This is the first time I've ever heard about eggs in mac & cheese, too.

well there's your problem right there!

you keep buying bulk mac and orange powder cheese mix
if you bought trusted quality brand, you'd be buying cheese and mac.

big difference

Macaroni and Cheese Consistency Question
 

> wrote in message
oups.com...
> Just wondering if anyone else thinks this makes sense. I have been
> able to achieve a smoother, creamier consistency with my Macaroni and
> Cheese by using egg yolks, but not the egg white. I heard on FoodTV
> that egg whites absorb water.
>
> Am I/they correct about this on the egg whites?
>
> Thanks.
>
I use Alton Browns "Stove Top Mac-n-Cheese" recipe and it is very creamy
using the whole egg.

Lynne

Stove Top Mac-n-Cheese

1/2 pound elbow macaroni
4 tablespoons butter
2 eggs
6 ounces evaporated milk
1/2 teaspoon hot sauce
1 teaspoon kosher salt
Fresh black pepper
3/4 teaspoon dry mustard
10 ounces sharp cheddar, shredded

In a large pot of boiling, salted water cook the pasta to al dente and
drain. Return to the pot and melt in the butter. Toss to coat.
Whisk together the eggs, milk, hot sauce, salt, pepper, and mustard. Stir
into the pasta and add the cheese. Over low heat continue to stir for 3
minutes or until creamy.

Macaroni and Cheese Consistency Question
 

Switch wrote:
> itsjoannotjoann wrote:
>
>
> > This is the first time I've ever heard about eggs in mac & cheese, too.
>
> well there's your problem right there!
>
> you keep buying bulk mac and orange powder cheese mix
> if you bought trusted quality brand, you'd be buying cheese and mac.
>
> big difference


But...but...but... I don't buy the boxed stuff.

Macaroni and Cheese Consistency Question
 

Michael "Dog3" Lonergan wrote:
> "itsjoannotjoann" > hitched up their panties
> and posted oups.com:
>
>>
>> Switch wrote:
>>> itsjoannotjoann wrote:
>>>
>>>
>>>> This is the first time I've ever heard about eggs in mac & cheese,
>>>> too.
>>>
>>> well there's your problem right there!
>>>
>>> you keep buying bulk mac and orange powder cheese mix
>>> if you bought trusted quality brand, you'd be buying cheese and mac.
>>>
>>> big difference
>>
>>
>> But...but...but... I don't buy the boxed stuff.
>
> Because I *must* cook for others, I now make it from scratch. I put
> tomatoes in mine too.
>
> Michael

Oh Gawd! That changes *everything*!

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King's Crown wrote:
> > wrote in message
> oups.com...
>> Just wondering if anyone else thinks this makes sense. I have been
>> able to achieve a smoother, creamier consistency with my Macaroni and
>> Cheese by using egg yolks, but not the egg white. I heard on FoodTV
>> that egg whites absorb water.
>>
>> Am I/they correct about this on the egg whites?
>>
>> Thanks.
>>
> I use Alton Browns "Stove Top Mac-n-Cheese" recipe and it is very
> creamy using the whole egg.
>
> Lynne
>
> Stove Top Mac-n-Cheese
>
> 1/2 pound elbow macaroni
> 4 tablespoons butter
> 2 eggs
> 6 ounces evaporated milk
> 1/2 teaspoon hot sauce
> 1 teaspoon kosher salt
> Fresh black pepper
> 3/4 teaspoon dry mustard
> 10 ounces sharp cheddar, shredded
>
> In a large pot of boiling, salted water cook the pasta to al dente and
> drain. Return to the pot and melt in the butter. Toss to coat.
> Whisk together the eggs, milk, hot sauce, salt, pepper, and mustard.
> Stir into the pasta and add the cheese. Over low heat continue to
> stir for 3 minutes or until creamy.

ATTENION:

Macaroni & cheese does not have to be baked. Doesn't take Alton Brown to
say so :) It's just better that way.

Jill

Macaroni and Cheese Consistency Question
 

In article .com>,
wrote:

> Binding it together.

I always thought that was what the cheese was for. I make a white
sauce and season with onion, garlic, mustard and hot sauce and add a
bunch of cheese. Mix with the cooked pasta, top with buttered bread
crumbs and bake. I wouldn't like egg in it.

Regards,
Ranee

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Bob Myers wrote:

> "Michael "Dog3" Lonergan" > wrote in message
> ...
>
>>Nuh Uh. The orange powder cheese mix RULES.
>>
>>Michael <- junk food Queen
>
>
> OK, so that brings up an obvious question, although some
> may be reluctant to answer for fear of terminal embarrassment...
>
> Does anyone use the orange powder cheese mix for anything
> OTHER than making mac & cheese?
>
>
> Bob M.
>
>
>
Well, I bought some from the bulk food store for y2k scare. When that
didn't pan out, I tried using the powdered cheese but it got two thumbs
down so I ended up tossing it. Mind you, I only had a couple of cups so
didn't really feel guilty since the food bank wouldn't take open product
like that.

Macaroni and Cheese Consistency Question
 

"Michael "Dog3" Lonergan" > wrote in message
...
> Nuh Uh. The orange powder cheese mix RULES.
>
> Michael <- junk food Queen

OK, so that brings up an obvious question, although some
may be reluctant to answer for fear of terminal embarrassment...

Does anyone use the orange powder cheese mix for anything
OTHER than making mac & cheese?


Bob M.

Macaroni and Cheese Consistency Question
 

"Bob Myers" > wrote in message
...
>
> "Michael "Dog3" Lonergan" > wrote in message
> ...
>> Nuh Uh. The orange powder cheese mix RULES.
>>
>> Michael <- junk food Queen
>
> OK, so that brings up an obvious question, although some
> may be reluctant to answer for fear of terminal embarrassment...
>
> Does anyone use the orange powder cheese mix for anything
> OTHER than making mac & cheese?
>
>

It's a pretty good cockroach poison.


--
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Macaroni and Cheese Consistency Question
 

I've got to try that. I grew up on a basic concoction of macaroni,
milk, and velveeta. For years I never knew that there was any other way
to make macaroni and cheese. Heck, I thought velveeta *was* cheese.
I've learned better now, but I still struggle to make real cheese
emulate the wonderful smoothness of Mom's mac-and-cheese.

Kathy

Macaroni and Cheese Consistency Question
 

"Bob Myers" > wrote

> Does anyone use the orange powder cheese mix for anything
> OTHER than making mac & cheese?

Someone posted about using Annie's mac n cheese stuff
to make cheese straws. When I googled, I was surprised how
many hits I got on that brand. Perhaps there were other recipes?

nancy

Macaroni and Cheese Consistency Question
 

In article >,
"Bob Myers" > wrote:

> "Michael "Dog3" Lonergan" > wrote in message
> ...
> > Nuh Uh. The orange powder cheese mix RULES.
> >
> > Michael <- junk food Queen
>
> OK, so that brings up an obvious question, although some
> may be reluctant to answer for fear of terminal embarrassment...
>
> Does anyone use the orange powder cheese mix for anything
> OTHER than making mac & cheese?
>
>
> Bob M.
>
>
>

Not yet...... ;-)

I'd have to have some left over!
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Macaroni and Cheese Consistency Question
 

Bob Myers wrote:
> "Michael "Dog3" Lonergan" > wrote in message
> ...
> > Nuh Uh. The orange powder cheese mix RULES.
> >
> > Michael <- junk food Queen
>
> OK, so that brings up an obvious question, although some
> may be reluctant to answer for fear of terminal embarrassment...
>
> Does anyone use the orange powder cheese mix for anything
> OTHER than making mac & cheese?
>
>
> Bob M.


My daughter LOVES it sprinkled on popcorn. I save the mac for other
uses, including homemade mac and cheese =)

Macaroni and Cheese Consistency Question
 

Michael "Dog3" Lonergan wrote:
> "itsjoannotjoann" > hitched up their panties
> and posted oups.com:

>
> Because I *must* cook for others, I now make it from scratch. I put
> tomatoes in mine too.
>
> Michael
>

I put broccoli in mine.

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Macaroni and Cheese Consistency Question
 

Bob Myers wrote:
> "Michael "Dog3" Lonergan" > wrote in message
> ...
>
>>Nuh Uh. The orange powder cheese mix RULES.
>>
>>Michael <- junk food Queen
>
>
> OK, so that brings up an obvious question, although some
> may be reluctant to answer for fear of terminal embarrassment...
>
> Does anyone use the orange powder cheese mix for anything
> OTHER than making mac & cheese?

I've put it on popcorn.


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disposition for benevolence, confidence, justice."
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what the Universe is for and why it is here, it will instantly disappear
and be replaced by something even more bizarre and inexplicable. There
is another theory which states that this has already happened."
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Macaroni and Cheese Consistency Question
 

Macaroni and Cheese Consistency Question
 

wrote:
> Just wondering if anyone else thinks this makes sense. I have been
> able to achieve a smoother, creamier consistency with my Macaroni and
> Cheese by using egg yolks, but not the egg white. I heard on FoodTV
> that egg whites absorb water.
>
> Am I/they correct about this on the egg whites?

You definitely don't want egg whites in there.
I'm cheap, so it feels wrong tossing out the whites, but so many dishes
are better if you use only yolks.
You do realize that the majority of the regulars on here are fans of
Kraft Mac & Cheese from the box, and most of the rest use Velveeta.
>
> Thanks.

--Bryan

Macaroni and Cheese Consistency Question
 

In article .com>,
"BoboBonobo" > wrote:

> You do realize that the majority of the regulars on here are fans of
> Kraft Mac & Cheese from the box, and most of the rest use Velveeta.

How exactly do you know that?

Regards,
Ranee

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Macaroni and Cheese Consistency Question
 

Jude wrote:
> Bob Myers wrote:
> > "Michael "Dog3" Lonergan" > wrote in message
> > ...
> > > Nuh Uh. The orange powder cheese mix RULES.
> > >
> > > Michael <- junk food Queen
> >
> > OK, so that brings up an obvious question, although some
> > may be reluctant to answer for fear of terminal embarrassment...
> >
> > Does anyone use the orange powder cheese mix for anything
> > OTHER than making mac & cheese?
> >
> >
> > Bob M.
>
>
> My daughter LOVES it sprinkled on popcorn. I save the mac for other
> uses, including homemade mac and cheese =)

I finally did this tonight. It was great. Such a simple and easy
idea. I also think it is the first time I have ever popped popcorn.
Thanks!

Macaroni and Cheese Consistency Question
 

> wrote in message
oups.com...
>
> Jude wrote:
> > Bob Myers wrote:
> > > "Michael "Dog3" Lonergan" > wrote in message
> > > ...
> > > > Nuh Uh. The orange powder cheese mix RULES.
> > > >
> > > > Michael <- junk food Queen
> > >
> > > OK, so that brings up an obvious question, although some
> > > may be reluctant to answer for fear of terminal embarrassment...
> > >
> > > Does anyone use the orange powder cheese mix for anything
> > > OTHER than making mac & cheese?
> > >
> > >
> > > Bob M.
> >
> >
> > My daughter LOVES it sprinkled on popcorn. I save the mac for other
> > uses, including homemade mac and cheese =)
>
> I finally did this tonight. It was great. Such a simple and easy
> idea. I also think it is the first time I have ever popped popcorn.
> Thanks!
>

Parmesan and/or Romano in the can (Kraft or generic) is also good.


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