Comments on: Creamy Green Chile Mac and Cheese with Bacon

By: Julie Menghini

Julie Menghini — Mon, 21 Oct 2024 11:58:57 +0000

In reply to Matt R. I've never used sodium citrate. Anyone else?

By: Matt R

Matt R — Sat, 19 Oct 2024 14:08:28 +0000

To make this ridiculously creamy, just heat the cream (or even just milk) to a simmer and add 12 grams (about 2-1/2 teaspoons) of sodium citrate (Amazon) and stir until dissolved. Then add only the cheese and whisk until smooth and creamy. Then add the other ingredients.

It’ll have a texture that will blow you away.

Sodium citrate is totally natural. It is formed when you mix citric acid and baking soda. You can actually make it with lemon juice and baking soda but it’s easier to buy it and won’t have a lemony taste.

I’m making a similar recipe tonight for a friend’s dinner party. Half cheddar, half gouda but no bacon.

By: Julie Menghini

Julie Menghini — Fri, 08 Sep 2023 14:56:44 +0000

In reply to Harrison Huffman. I like how you roll!

By: Harrison Huffman

Harrison Huffman — Sun, 03 Sep 2023 21:24:51 +0000

I have a new mantra: When life gives you green chilies, make Green Chili Mac and Cheese. It’s transformative.

By: Julie Menghini

Julie Menghini — Tue, 29 Sep 2015 23:46:25 +0000

In reply to Michael @ Michael's Woodcraft. Thank you Michael! I never eat mac and cheese and up until now it wasn't a big deal. I find myself craving this stuff!

By: Michael @ Michael's Woodcraft

Michael @ Michael's Woodcraft — Tue, 29 Sep 2015 18:52:00 +0000

Hi Julie! I never thought of adding hatch chilis to mac and cheese, looks delicious. I am going to give this a try. Adding them to the roux would be easy! 🙂

By: Cheryl "Cheffie Cooks" Wiser

Cheryl "Cheffie Cooks" Wiser — Fri, 25 Sep 2015 20:24:25 +0000

In reply to Julie Menghini. Thank you - and enjoy your activities Julie!

By: Cheryl "Cheffie Cooks" Wiser

Cheryl "Cheffie Cooks" Wiser — Fri, 25 Sep 2015 20:23:49 +0000

In reply to Julie Menghini. HA-true! In 14 days we graze together has had 279 views/every blog average 5 views thus far. Pretty cool considering its only 2 weeks so far.

By: Julie Menghini

Julie Menghini — Fri, 25 Sep 2015 20:20:07 +0000

In reply to Cheryl "Cheffie Cooks" Wiser. #8! Heavens girl. You are definitely plugged in! I have been checking wegrazetogether, but haven't had the chance to dig in yet.

By: Julie Menghini

Julie Menghini — Fri, 25 Sep 2015 20:17:49 +0000

In reply to Cheryl "Cheffie Cooks" Wiser. Thanks Cheryl! We are having 6 people over for grilling tomorrow night and have a charity action on Sunday night, so it's a busy weekend but a good one. I hope you have a great weekend too!