Leftover Macaroni Goodness

Ok.  You know it happens.  A barbeque, cookout, tailgating, kids-choose-dinner-day, whatever, you ALWAYS end up with leftover mac-n-cheese right?  And it's never as good the second time around.  Well, here's a way to easily spruce it up for a whole new dinner!  AND, because It's mac-n-cheesey goodness remains in the dish, kids just might prefer it!  Note: This dinner could be made with non-leftovers...but make sure the noodles cool completely before the second cooking.  Ok, here's the Shtick:

Ingredients

Leftover Mac

Frozen Broccoli

Bacon

The Magic

Get a saucepan.  Slice up some bacon into small chunks.  Cook through.  Then, add the frozen broccoli.  Let that warm through.  When it's almost done warming, toss in any leftover mac-n-cheese you have.  

Now, ok stay with me on this one it's complicated.   You ready?

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YOU'RE DONE!  

Really, it's just that simple.  Making a fantastic dish doesn't need a ton of ingredients.  Feel like doing something different?  Add some mushrooms!  Or, if you like, olives!  Get creative!

To make it a family activity, after you add the mac, ask the kids to stir, and see what else they want to put in it.  Pepperoni?  Great! I should've thought of that!

...Andiamo a mangiare! LET'S EAT