Attempt This Mac and Cheese for Morning Meal
Hey pasta lovers! Get ready for a surprising breakfast dish: mac and cheese. Yes, you heard it right. Mac and cheese isn't just for dinner anymore. This simple recipe will use up your leftover pasta and give you a quick, protein-packed start to your day.
Contrary to popular belief, mac and cheese can be part of your breakfast routine. The secret? Combine cheese with soft scrambled eggs for an easy, comforting dish that will satisfy your morning hunger. Plus, it only takes a few minutes to prepare. So, why not give it a try?
In this recipe, you'll first need to grate your choice of cheese. A combination of meltability and stretchiness is key, so I recommend a soft havarti, some cheddar, and a dollop of cream cheese to create a creamy sauce.
Next, whisk two eggs in a bowl and add a pinch of salt. Melt butter in your frying pan on medium-low heat. Make sure not to overheat, as we don't want to scramble the eggs right away. Instead, let the leftover pasta heat up and develop some crispy spots. If it has stubbornly congealed, add a splash of water and cover the pan to soften it.
When the pasta looks more crisp than soggy, add the chopped chicken sausage or any other desired add-ins (such as veggies, meats, or seasonings). Stir and let it heat through before adding the grated cheese.
Pour the eggs into the pan and turn off the heat immediately. Put a lid on the pan and keep it on the warm burner for one or two minutes. This allows the eggs to cook gently while the cheese melts. Avoid leaving the pan on the heat, as it'll overcook the eggs and alter the texture of the final dish.
When the cheese is fully melted and the eggs are scrambled, take the lid off and stir one last time. Sprinkle chives on top and serve. If you don't have any leftover pasta, simply cook some fresh noodles and follow the same steps. Feel free to adapt the ingredients to your liking - alternate add-ins like peas, peppers, or bacon for a different spin.
Breakfast Mac and Cheese: A Recipe
Ingredients:
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon of butter
- Pinch of salt
- 1 cup of leftover cooked pasta
- 1 sausage patty, chopped (or other add-ins)
- 1 ounce of chopped havarti cheese
- 1/4 cup of shredded cheddar
- 1 tablespoon of cream cheese
- Chopped chives for garnish
- In a bowl, whisk the eggs and salt together. Heat a frying pan on medium-low heat and add butter.
- Add the leftover pasta and chopped sausage (or any other add-ins) to the pan, stirring occasionally.
- Once the pasta is starting to brown, add the grated havarti, cheddar, and cream cheese, then pour in the eggs.
- Remove the pan from the heat and stir the mixture around, then cover it for 2-3 minutes.
- Remove the lid and stir the mac and cheese. Garnish with chopped chives and serve while warm.
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This breakfast mac and cheese recipe is a great way to incorporate your leftover pasta into a food-drink option for the morning. You can enhance the dish by adding scrambled eggs, cheese, and even breakfast-friendly ingredients like chopped sausage or vegetables.
Enjoying mac and cheese for breakfast doesn't have to mean sacrificing your usual breakfast mac and cheese recipe, such as bacon, eggs, and toast, but you can experiment with unique twists like adding a breakfast-themed seasoning or s缺frrying the mac and cheese with maple syrup for a sweet twist.
