{"id":5131,"date":"2010-08-24T08:52:53","date_gmt":"2010-08-24T15:52:53","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.110pounds.com\/?p=5131"},"modified":"2010-08-24T08:52:53","modified_gmt":"2010-08-24T15:52:53","slug":"overnight-mac-n-cheese-recipe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.110pounds.com\/?p=5131","title":{"rendered":"Overnight Mac n&#8217; Cheese Recipe"},"content":{"rendered":"<blockquote><p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000080;\">Overnight Mac n&#8217; Cheese Recipe<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000080;\">1 (10 ounce) can of Cream of Mushroom Soup<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000080;\">1 cup milk<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000080;\">1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, cubed<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000080;\">3 Tablespoons melted butter<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000080;\">1 cup uncooked elbow macaroni<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000080;\">1\/4 cup bread crumbs<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000080;\">3 Tablespoons onion, chopped<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000080;\">Combine the Cream of Mushroom soup and the milk and whisk until smooth. Stir in the cheese cubes, chopped onion, and uncooked macaroni. Pour the entire mixture into a greased pan. Cover and refrigerate over night. The next day, add the bread crumbs to the top and drizzle the melted butter on the bread crumbs. Bake for one hour at <strong>350 degrees.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong>Calorie Info<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong>According to Calorie Counter Recipe Analysis site: 358 calories each serving (4 servings total), 13.1g protein, 21.9g fat, 26.8g Carbs.<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h3><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">DAY ONE<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>On Sunday afternoon, I started the first process of making the Overnight Mac n&#8217; Cheese. I didn&#8217;t have sharp cheddar cheese so I swapped that with Colby Jack and White Cheddar.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.110pounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/08\/IMG_2890.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-5236\" title=\"IMG_2890\" src=\"http:\/\/www.110pounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/08\/IMG_2890-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.110pounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/08\/IMG_2890-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.110pounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/08\/IMG_2890-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.110pounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/08\/IMG_2890.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>Mix the cream of mushroom soup and milk together. I add some salt and pepper too. Mix it until it&#8217;s not lumpy anymore.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.110pounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/08\/IMG_2891.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-5237\" title=\"IMG_2891\" src=\"http:\/\/www.110pounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/08\/IMG_2891-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.110pounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/08\/IMG_2891-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.110pounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/08\/IMG_2891-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.110pounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/08\/IMG_2891.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>Cube the cheese. It&#8217;s okay if you add a little bit more than the recipe&#8230;gooey cheese is the best part of the mac n&#8217; cheese experience!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.110pounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/08\/IMG_2892.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-5238\" title=\"IMG_2892\" src=\"http:\/\/www.110pounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/08\/IMG_2892-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.110pounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/08\/IMG_2892-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.110pounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/08\/IMG_2892-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.110pounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/08\/IMG_2892.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><\/a>You can use any kind of pasta you want. I used whatever I had one cup leftover of.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.110pounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/08\/IMG_2895.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-5239\" title=\"IMG_2895\" src=\"http:\/\/www.110pounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/08\/IMG_2895-e1282523531134-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.110pounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/08\/IMG_2895-e1282523531134-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.110pounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/08\/IMG_2895-e1282523531134-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.110pounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/08\/IMG_2895-e1282523531134.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>Add the diced onion to the mixture and mix everything together.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.110pounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/08\/IMG_2893.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-5240\" title=\"IMG_2893\" src=\"http:\/\/www.110pounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/08\/IMG_2893-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.110pounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/08\/IMG_2893-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.110pounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/08\/IMG_2893-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.110pounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/08\/IMG_2893.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.110pounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/08\/IMG_2894.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-5241\" title=\"IMG_2894\" src=\"http:\/\/www.110pounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/08\/IMG_2894-e1282523671334-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.110pounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/08\/IMG_2894-e1282523671334-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.110pounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/08\/IMG_2894-e1282523671334-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.110pounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/08\/IMG_2894-e1282523671334.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>Pour into a greased pan and cover with plastic wrap.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.110pounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/08\/IMG_2897.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-5242\" title=\"IMG_2897\" src=\"http:\/\/www.110pounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/08\/IMG_2897-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.110pounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/08\/IMG_2897-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.110pounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/08\/IMG_2897-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.110pounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/08\/IMG_2897.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>Put in the fridge for 24 hours and then it&#8217;s ready for the second step.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.110pounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/08\/IMG_2898.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-5243\" title=\"IMG_2898\" src=\"http:\/\/www.110pounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/08\/IMG_2898-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.110pounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/08\/IMG_2898-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.110pounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/08\/IMG_2898-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.110pounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/08\/IMG_2898.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">DAY TWO<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The second day is actually super easy. It&#8217;s the day you sprinkle bread crumbs on top and pour some melted butter on that.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.110pounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/08\/casserole1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-5289\" title=\"casserole1\" src=\"http:\/\/www.110pounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/08\/casserole1-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.110pounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/08\/casserole1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.110pounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/08\/casserole1.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>Bake in the oven at 350 degrees for about an hour.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.110pounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/08\/casserole2.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-5290\" title=\"casserole2\" src=\"http:\/\/www.110pounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/08\/casserole2-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.110pounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/08\/casserole2-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.110pounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/08\/casserole2.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>You can tell it&#8217;s done when the casserole is bubbling and the cheese is melted.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.110pounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/08\/casserole4.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-5292\" title=\"casserole4\" src=\"http:\/\/www.110pounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/08\/casserole4-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.110pounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/08\/casserole4-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.110pounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/08\/casserole4.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>If you want the top extra crunch, pop it back in the oven and use the broiler. Just be careful you don&#8217;t burn it! The Colby Jack cheese didn&#8217;t melt as well as the sharp cheddar usually does. Oh well, live and learn.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.110pounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/08\/dinner6.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-5295\" title=\"dinner\" src=\"http:\/\/www.110pounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/08\/dinner6-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.110pounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/08\/dinner6-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.110pounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/08\/dinner6.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Michael decided he wanted to &#8220;white trash&#8221; his mac n&#8217;cheese up. He cooked a bratwurst and sliced it into his dinner.<\/p>\n<p>I ate a salad with mine.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.110pounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/08\/salad7.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-5294\" title=\"salad\" src=\"http:\/\/www.110pounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/08\/salad7-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.110pounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/08\/salad7-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.110pounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/08\/salad7.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.110pounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/08\/michaelsdinner.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-5293\" title=\"michaelsdinner\" src=\"http:\/\/www.110pounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/08\/michaelsdinner-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.110pounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/08\/michaelsdinner-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.110pounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/08\/michaelsdinner.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>For some added carbs, I had a Mirror Pond Pale Ale with dinner. \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.110pounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/08\/beer3.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-5298\" title=\"beer\" src=\"http:\/\/www.110pounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/08\/beer3-e1282664977878-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.110pounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/08\/beer3-e1282664977878-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.110pounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/08\/beer3-e1282664977878.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><\/a>Dinner was served!<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>QUESTION: What is your favorite Mac n&#8217; Cheese recipe?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Overnight Mac n&#8217; Cheese Recipe 1 (10 ounce) can of Cream of Mushroom Soup 1 cup milk 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, cubed 3 Tablespoons melted butter 1 cup uncooked elbow macaroni 1\/4 cup bread crumbs 3 Tablespoons onion, chopped Combine the Cream of Mushroom soup and the milk and whisk until smooth. 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