Recipe Renovation

I love Epicurious.com, but as with most things gourmet, some of the recipes are a little rich. I appreciate their recent initiatives to promote their lighter choices, but some of the lighter recipes miss the mark. One of them was the any-day alternative to baked macaroni and cheese. Two reviews seemed reasonably happy with the recipe, but two others were thoroughly dismayed by the lack of creaminess. Even one of the positive reviews commented on the lack of creaminess.

I like macaroni and cheese. I like it high brow, I like it low brow. I like the kind made with whole milk and cheese, baked until the cheese has a nice crispy crust on top. As much as I hate admitting it, I also enjoy the kind made with processed cheese, and even Kraft Dinner. What I’m aiming for, though, is something that is creamy in texture without being heavy. If I can give it a crispy topping without sending the calories through the roof, I will be mighty pleased. So that’s my mission. I’m going into the lab/kitchen, and I’m not coming out until I’ve found a way to make this.