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Beecher's "World's Best" Mac & Cheese
View RecipeA time-tested crowd favorite, Beecher’s “World’s Best” Mac & Cheese features Beecher’s signature Flagship and Just Jack cheeses. A hint of spice and penne proves it’s not just for kids.
Fraunheimer Sausage Topped Mac & Cheese
Hot dogs and mac & cheese… a childhood memory that some of us prefer to keep in the past, and others of us never stopped thinking about. No matter how you feel about it, that opinion just might change once you try this recipe. Fraunheimer Fine Meat was born in 2022 and is doing something we’ve never seen before – combining American Wagyu Beef and heritage pork for a brand-new culinary experience. Fraunheimer carries Hot Dogs and three sausages variations – Smoked Bratwursts, Pastrami Sausages, and Hot Links. Our tips for making the best Fraunheimer Sausage Topped Mac & Cheese?...
View RecipeCaprese Mac & Cheese
Indulge in this fresh and summery recipe that hits all the right spots no matter the time of year. Who doesn't love a healthy enhancement that adds depth and flavor? With this Caprese Mac & Cheese, you get both. Plus, you can leave the balsamic vinegar out for this – the tomato, basil oil, Flagship cheese, and squeaky-fresh cheese curds will leave you speechless all on their own.
View RecipeCurried Cauliflower Mac & Cheese
This one hit us like a freight train in our test kitchen. The addition of curried onions and cauliflower make for a truly new and inventive spin on our all-time favorite “World’s Best” Mac & Cheese. At first, we weren’t quite sure how this one was going to turn out, but as a recurring favorite menu item at our Beecher’s restaurant in New York City, we’re all in agreement that this is a no-fail combination: sharp Flagship cheese with curry spice and fragrant cauliflower. The way the ingredients come together may just change how you cook.
View RecipeBuffalo Chicken Mac & Cheese
Do you love spicy, zesty, protein-packed recipes? If you answered yes, this one's for you! Wings be darned, you’re sure to walk away from this mac and cheese full and satisfied, and with clean fingers to boot! Topped with both shredded Flagship cheese and blue cheese crumbles, this recipe is sure to be a fan favorite. Don't like blue cheese? Swap with your favorite crumbles or more shredded Flagship! And, if you like extra spice, you can always add more buffalo sauce. But remember to add slowly and taste as you go… this homemade Buffalo sauce packs a punch those...
View RecipeDungeness Crab Mac & Cheese
While this recipe takes a tad more work, the payoff is pure, flavorful bliss - a rich, tender, luxurious mac and cheese dish, all in the comfort of your own home! If you've never had crab mac and cheese… strap on your fishing waders and load the crab pots. Whether you prefer pre-cooked or live, the bottom line is that crab has never had a better home. We're keeping it simple by letting the spotlight stay on our cheese, penne pasta, sweet Dungeness crab, remoulade, and Old Bay breadcrumbs. This dish rewrites the old trope that seafood and cheese can't...
View RecipeRoasted Mushroom Mac & Cheese
The debate of the century… to add mushrooms or to not add mushrooms? For us – and for mycophiles everywhere - the answer is always obvious. YES to all the mushrooms! These roasted mushrooms add a hearty touch to our traditional “World’s Best” Mac & Cheese dish. If you like mushrooms on your pizza or stuffed and broiled, this will be your next go-to favorite. And to make it even better, the roasting process couldn’t be easier. This is one of the quickest (and simplest) recipes that is sure to satisfy all your cravings.
View RecipeKale and Mama Lil's Mac & Cheese
Okay – if you’ve never tried Mama Lil’s Sweet Peppers before, you are definitely missing out. Mama Lil’s is a crowd favorite here at Beecher’s and they’re a staple of the Northwest, but sweet pickled peppers in any form are one of the most fun Mac & Cheese add-ons you'll come across. We actually have a Chicken and Mama Lil’s Peppers grilled cheese sandwich in our retail locations, and we serve this exact mac and cheese recipe at our New York City restaurant, The Cellar! This mac and cheese is a force to be reckoned with - you won't even...
View RecipePesto Mac & Cheese
"In Napoli, where love is king..." This pesto recipe is one "Mombo Italiano" flavor married perfectly to our robust Flagship sauce. Pesto fusilli alla scilliana, LOOK OUT. This is a meal all on its own, a savory force to be reckoned with. If you love pesto and love cheese - you struck gold because this is the easiest and tastiest combination of the two you'll find!
View RecipeRed Fresno Sriracha Mac & Cheese
A Beecher's favorite! This Red Fresno Sriracha sauce is a Kurt Beecher Dammeier recipe, but is made daily and used at our Seattle steakhouse, The Butcher’s Table, as an accompaniment to our Mishima Reserve American Wagyu steaks. We decided to try this one because, from time to time at the restaurant, we see people dipping their mac into the sriracha… Okay, we admit it… it's us. We’re "people." Soooo, can you blame us when we decided to mix it in? You NEED to try it and find out for yourself!
View RecipePea and Prosciutto Mac & Cheese
One of the easiest embellishment dishes… But as anyone who's put a slice of cheese on a cracker knows, simplicity and flavor often go hand-in-hand! We love this one, also from The Cellar – and it takes next to no time to prepare. This is truly a great choice when you want something delicious and you want it now! Perfect for the chef on-the-go or as a unique side for an impromptu dinner.
View RecipeButternut Squash Mac & Cheese
Perfect for cold weather – and tastes just like fall! This recipe screams comfort food and is the delicious side for a date-night meal or even an entrée for a cold night in. The cubed butternut squash adds a soft yet noticeable texture that you couldn’t get with just the noodles. For anyone who likes multiple textures in their food, this is the recipe! Not to mention that the butternut squash sauce and our Flagship and Just Jack cheeses complement each other beautifully.
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