The Impressive Way To Serve Mac And Cheese At A Dinner Party
Imagine showing up to a dinner party, and your host serves you a perfectly portioned amount of mac and cheese in your own charming little dish. Even better, it comes with mix-ins and toppings that they know only you like. The Kitchn shares that serving individually baked mac and cheese is a simple tip that elevates any dinner party and can make your guests feel at home.
If you’ve got ramekins in your cupboard, you have all you need to separate the pasta into portions, and then you can slide them into the oven until they bake, melt, and golden to your liking. Soon, your guests will have individual access to the crispy crust and the gooey center of the dish. However, Just a Pinch notes you can also use a soup crock or a smaller gratin dish.
Even better, you can customize each helping of pasta to the preferences of the guest. Got a vegetarian coming over? Stick to mix-ins like jalapeno, spinach, or peas. For your carnivore friends, feel free to toss in pepperoni, sausage, hot dogs, or whatever else they like.
If you’re feeling extra decadent, Ina Garten’s recipe for individual mac and cheese uses lobster, Gruyère and cheddar cheeses, and white bread crumbs, per The Food Network. While any homemade mac and cheese is sure to be delicious, baking and serving it in separate dishes may make it even more delightful.
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