The first time I had this dish, I was incredibly disappointed…
Many years ago, someone brought a “mac and cheese” to our house. The anticipation of creamy, cheesy goodness welled in my palate, but then I lifted the foil wrapped cover and I my brow furrowed in ungracious confusion (I was very young).
What I saw was technically accurate. This was a baked bowl that had macaroni as well as cheese, but it was something both less and more. After a few bites, good taste prevailed over my uncultured taste buds and I couldn’t get enough of it. Since then, what seems to be known simply as the “tomato mac and cheese”, is a treasured comfort food.
As comfort foods go, making it could hardly be simpler. It’s just cheddar cheese, elbow macaroni and canned, diced tomatoes, all baked together.
…and, baking alchemy!
Jen's Confectionary 