An Easy Mac and Cheese Recipe from TikTok is Viral for its Simplicity
Colin Smith — May 24, 2023 — Art & Design
References: saltysidedish
The latest cheesy macaroni dish from TikTok is a thick, cheesy, and easy oven-baked take on the traditional pasta dish. The recipe uses elbow macaroni, butter, minced garlic, flour, half and half, heavy whipping cream, four kinds of shredded cheese (four-cheese blend, mild cheddar, white cheddar, and mozzarella), and various seasonings. The recipe involves making a cheese sauce with butter, garlic, flour, cream, and cheese in a skillet, then pouring it over cooked macaroni in a baking dish. The dish is then topped with more cheese and baked until golden.
Mac and cheese is a popular dish in the South and across the country because it is comforting, satisfying, and versatile. This recipe is ideal for any holiday, party, or potluck because it serves up to 12 people and has more flavor than simple mac and cheese. Some variations for the recipe, include adding cream cheese, smoky cheese, jalapeno cheese, bacon, or breadcrumbs to make it more personalized and delicious.
Image Credit: Viral Recipes, SaltySideDish
Mac and cheese is a popular dish in the South and across the country because it is comforting, satisfying, and versatile. This recipe is ideal for any holiday, party, or potluck because it serves up to 12 people and has more flavor than simple mac and cheese. Some variations for the recipe, include adding cream cheese, smoky cheese, jalapeno cheese, bacon, or breadcrumbs to make it more personalized and delicious.
Image Credit: Viral Recipes, SaltySideDish
Trend Themes
1. Gourmet Mac and Cheese - The trend towards gourmet mac and cheese options, such as those including different cheese blends or unique toppings, presents an opportunity for innovation in the prepared food market.
2. Plant-based Mac and Cheese - The trend towards plant-based diets presents an opportunity for innovation in the mac and cheese industry by developing plant based mac and cheese options as both a retail item and on restaurant menus.
3. Easy Oven-baked Recipes - There is an opportunity for innovation in the prepared food market by developing quick and easy oven-baked recipes that can be enjoyed by a wide audience.
Industry Implications
1. Prepared Foods Industry - The prepared foods industry can innovate by developing new and more unique mac and cheese recipes in order to meet evolving consumer demands for gourmet, plant-based, and/or easy oven-baked options.
2. Retail Industry - Retailers can capitalize on the trend towards gourmet or plant-based mac and cheese options by offering these items as a retail product, either in store or via online ordering.
3. Restaurant Industry - Restaurants can tap into the trend towards gourmet or plant-based mac and cheese options by adding these items to their menus in order to provide more versatile options to their customers.
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