MrsDrPoe: Monster Macaroni and Cheese

When I say "macaroni and cheese," Mr. Poe does not typically think "meal"...but I think I've developed a pretty monstrous Macaroni and Cheese dish. Again, I don't measure very much, so taste as you go and make this your own!


Ingredients: 1 box macaroni noodles, 1/4 cup diced onion, 8 oz diced chicken (not shown), 1 can petite diced tomatoes (drained, not shown), 3 Tbs olive oil (divided), 3 cups milk, 2 Tbs flour (not shown), 2 tbs pepper (not shown), 2 tbs salt (not shown), 2 tbs garlic powder (not shown), 1/2 tsp nutmeg (not shown), 2-3 cups cheese (divided, any kind).

While boiling the noodles, add 1 Tbs of the olive oil, chicken and onion in a 10" skillet. Cook over med heat until the chicken is fully cooked and the onions are transparent.


Remove the chicken and onions from the skillet, and add the remaining 2 Tbs of olive oil and 2 Tbs of flour. Whisk together to make a roux, and cook for 1-2 min. Add milk and seasonings, whisking occasionally on med-high until thickened slightly.


Add all but 1/2 cup of the cheese, whisking frequently until well combined. Remove from the heat, and add the drained tomatoes, cooked chicken and onions. Toss with tongs. Pour pasta in a large casserole dish; dump cheese mixture over the noodles and toss again until well coated. Sprinkle remaining cheese on top.


Bake at 350 degrees until bubbly. Then serve...mmm mmm good!