Not an Irish Dish, but a Creation

Yesterday I was hungry for something starchy; but since I have been diagnosed with diabetes, I have tried to stay away from pasta. I decided that to make mac and cheese, but I wanted more than just mac and cheese. I went through the pantry and refrigerator to see what ingredients I had on hand. This is what I found: In the fridge, there were eggs, velveeta, romano and parmesan cheese, bell pepper, onion, garlic, carrots, celery, butter, milk and peppperoni. I thought that this would really jazz up the mac and cheese, so this is what I came up with. I this that I will call this Supreme Mac and Cheese.

Supreme Mac and Cheese or Confetti Macaroni

• 1 box macaroni ; cook according to directions, but do not cook the entire length for it will continue to cook while in the oven (I am thinking the next time I make this not to cook the noodles, but put it in the milk). Will let you know if it works.
• 1tablespoon olive oil and 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 celery stalk, diced
• 1 small carrot, diced
• 1/2 green bell pepper, diced
• 10 pepperoni, julienned ( You can used more if you like)
• 1 Tablespoon minced garlic
• 1 Tablespoon Italian Seasoning
• Salt and Pepper to taste
  
• 2 cups milk
• 1/2 cup each: romano and parmesan cheese
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 12 ounces velveeta cheese
• 1 egg and 1 yolk, slightly beaten (or you can use two eggs)
  

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Spray a casserole dish with Pam or other cooking spray.
   
3. Sautee the veggies in the oil and butter until tender.
4. Add the seasonings.
   
5. Add milk and heat on low heat until hot but not boiling.
6. Add the cheeses until they are melted; take a little of this mixture and add to the eggs to temper them , then add back into the mixture.
7. Add the macaroni and mix well.
8. Pour into the prepared dish and bake for 30 minutes.

I didn't do this, but if you would like to add more cheese on top, you can.

This is a good way to get your kids to eat veggies; or even some adults.
Serve with a salad and you have a good meal.
Also, use your imagination and add things that you think would be good in this.