Frugal Foodie Mama: mac and cheese

Saturday, May 9, 2015

Greek Chicken Mac 'N Cheese Muffins

A family favorite gets a tasty twist with these Greek Chicken Mac ‘n Cheese Muffins...
Greek yogurt, chicken, macaroni, olives, artichoke hearts, and feta cheese come together in these fun and healthy Greek Chicken Mac ‘n Cheese Muffins.
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Anyone else have a family that is reluctant to try different foods?  Does just the very mention of some "strange" ethnic dish send them scowling into corner, turning up their noses? This happens to be my son or husband when I mention that I am cooking up something Indian or Greek for dinner. You see, I fell in love with both of these ethnic cuisines while living in a bigger city for over 8 years. But their exposure to these types of foods has been minimal at best. If we would want to go out for Greek or Indian or even good sushi here, we would have to drive 45 minutes north to find a decent restaurant that serves these cuisines. 

But let me tell you a little something, folks. I have found a way to at least get them to try different foods- incorporate those ethnic flavors into a dish that I already know that they love! ;) And who doesn't love mac 'n cheese, right?  I combined Greek yogurt, chicken, macaroni, olives, artichoke hearts, and feta cheese in these fun and healthy Greek Chicken Mac ‘n Cheese Muffins. Yes, I said muffins! Muffins made from mac 'n cheese! Because why not make them more fun to eat too while we are at it?

Wednesday, April 8, 2015

Chipotle Sausage Skillet Mac

This creamy, smoky and sweet, and healthier weeknight pasta dinner can be on your table in under 40 minutes...

Chipotle Sausage Skillet Mac- this creamy, smoky and sweet, and healthier weeknight pasta dinner can be on your table in under 40 minutes! #HillshireSausage




Do you all ever get stuck in the weeknight dinner rut? You have some good ole stand-by dinner recipes that are perfect for busy weeknights, but you come home and even the usual favorites don't sound good. And then you start to reach for that phone or those car keys to order in or run out to pick up a pizza. Sound familiar? ;) 

If so, then you will love the recipe that I am sharing with you all today!  All you need is around 40 minutes to get this flavorful and creamy Chipotle Sausage Skillet Mac on your dinner table. And the best part? Since it is made with your favorite Hillshire Farms smoked sausage, there is no need to worry about making sure you have chicken defrosting for dinner before you leave the house in the morning.

This Chipotle Sausage Skillet Mac is creamy, hearty, smoky & sweet, and sure to please every member of your family...