battlemaiden Posted February 21, 2009 Share Posted February 21, 2009 Chick peas? Black beans? Kidney beans (okay, they might be the least appreciated by the family). I'm trying to remember if I've ever seen anyone add beans to their mac and cheese. I've seen hot dogs and beef, why not beans? I don't think I've ever seen it done. Anyone? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OHGrandma Posted February 21, 2009 Share Posted February 21, 2009 I'm not sure I'd like that, but I do serve green beans on the side when we have mac & cheese -- and homemade is the only kind to serve! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joannqn Posted February 21, 2009 Share Posted February 21, 2009 There's no reason you can't put beans in mac and cheese. Chili mac adds meat, tomatoes, BEANS, and spices. I like putting corn in my mac and cheese. Most people have never heard of that and think its really odd. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jen in PA Posted February 21, 2009 Share Posted February 21, 2009 I think it sounds great, but I'm partial to beans. I think black beans or pintos would be nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ladydusk Posted February 21, 2009 Share Posted February 21, 2009 I put peas and ham in mine, I suppose beans would work ok ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colleen in NS Posted February 21, 2009 Share Posted February 21, 2009 Chick peas? Black beans? Kidney beans (okay, they might be the least appreciated by the family). I'm trying to remember if I've ever seen anyone add beans to their mac and cheese. I've seen hot dogs and beef, why not beans? I don't think I've ever seen it done. Anyone? I do it all the time! Go for it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Audrey Posted February 21, 2009 Share Posted February 21, 2009 Chick peas? Black beans? Kidney beans (okay, they might be the least appreciated by the family). I'm trying to remember if I've ever seen anyone add beans to their mac and cheese. I've seen hot dogs and beef, why not beans? I don't think I've ever seen it done. Anyone? Sometimes I throw in pinto beans and some chili sauce. It's really tasty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElizabethB Posted February 21, 2009 Share Posted February 21, 2009 It would be kind of like minestrone soup without the soup or tomatoes. I've seen cheese on minestrone soup. I'm not sure I'd like it, though, but I don't have to eat it and I'm allergic to cheese, wheat, beans, and a lot of other stuff anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaxMom Posted February 21, 2009 Share Posted February 21, 2009 I would totally put beans in mac and cheese. I put hot sauce on mine, too. Beans and cheese, beans and pasta... sound like good - and pretty standard - matches to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
battlemaiden Posted February 21, 2009 Author Share Posted February 21, 2009 It would be kind of like minestrone soup without the soup or tomatoes. I've seen cheese on minestrone soup. I'm not sure I'd like it, though, but I don't have to eat it and I'm allergic to cheese, wheat, beans, and a lot of other stuff anyway. Oh! Note to self: do not make mac and cheese for ElizabethB when she gets stationed at Hickam AFB and we have a WTM gathering.....:D That is a lot of allergies. I can't imagine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MomOfOneFunOne Posted February 21, 2009 Share Posted February 21, 2009 My daughter and I like plain, ww macaroni, beans, butter, and a squeeze of lemon juice, s/p to taste. I like to add a bit of parmesan cheese, too, but my girl doesn't. Remarkably, I do not like homemade macaroni and cheese and think that the addition of beans could only help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heather in Neverland Posted February 21, 2009 Share Posted February 21, 2009 My brother's favorite dish is mac and cheese mixed with baked beans! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnnetteB Posted February 21, 2009 Share Posted February 21, 2009 I just read your post aloud and everyone in the room groaned, "Ew!" :lol: I guess that I will not be trying that recipe addition around here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElizabethB Posted February 21, 2009 Share Posted February 21, 2009 (edited) Oh! Note to self: do not make mac and cheese for ElizabethB when she gets stationed at Hickam AFB and we have a WTM gathering.....:D That is a lot of allergies. I can't imagine. Do you have any lotus, malanga, or teff flour? Or partridge, venison, quail? I can actually eat poi, I think. Taro roots, right? I can eat taro roots. My son will eat my millet flour pancakes with me. No one else in my family eats any of my food except the few fruits and veggies that I can eat. I used to be able to eat everything. Now I'm researching weird foods like poi trying to find things I can eat. Edited February 21, 2009 by ElizabethB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PinkInTheBlue Posted February 21, 2009 Share Posted February 21, 2009 Do NOT mess with my plain, yummy mac -n- cheese! :) However, go for it with yours! Tell us how it turns out. I just can't imagine...:001_huh: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MamaT Posted February 21, 2009 Share Posted February 21, 2009 It sounds good to me, but my kids woudn't eat it - too many people picky about mixing food and half of my kiddos will not touch cheese. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pretty in Pink Posted February 21, 2009 Share Posted February 21, 2009 Sure, you can do it. I have done it but I think I used great northern beans. My kids will eat pretty much anything if I stir it into a pot of homemade macaroni and cheese! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brigitte Posted February 21, 2009 Share Posted February 21, 2009 I put peas in mine. Just before the mac is finished boiling, I throw the frozen peas in. When all is done, I dump the pasta, peas and water in a colander. Make the sauce in the pot and pour the pasta and peas back in. Sometimes I add ham, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OnTheBrink Posted February 21, 2009 Share Posted February 21, 2009 I'd not do garbanzo beans, but baked beans or chili beans would be good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovedtodeath Posted February 21, 2009 Share Posted February 21, 2009 Chick peas are mild and work as a sub for noodles in some of my soups (Shhhh!), so they would probably work. White beans are mild and have made their way into mashed potatoes. Cawliflower has done both. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sleepy Posted February 21, 2009 Share Posted February 21, 2009 The same reason I can't - because no one else would eat it. And then I would be left to eat all of it alone. And then my Wii Fit would tell me I'm overweight. :tongue_smilie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovedtodeath Posted February 21, 2009 Share Posted February 21, 2009 The same reason I can't - because no one else would eat it. And then I would be left to eat all of it alone. And then my Wii Fit would tell me I'm overweight. :tongue_smilie: :lol: :lol: LOL! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenpatty Posted February 21, 2009 Share Posted February 21, 2009 I just read your post aloud and everyone in the room groaned, "Ew!" :lol: I guess that I will not be trying that recipe addition around here. LOL, I had the same response. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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