Looking for some comfort food with a kick? Try our Crunchy Munchy Mac and Cheese. It’s homemade, but not quite the same way Mom used to make. This Mac and Cheese recipe is great for a cozy night in; or, share with friends. Perfect for BBQ’s or even the holidays. (Stoney holiday dinner sides? Yes, Please!)
Where to buy
Don’t forget; Online ordering is available at all three of Cinder’s Spokane, Wa. locations (Valley, North, and Downtown) with free in-store pickup.
The version we made is pretty powerful. In addition to using 3; 10mg packs of infused potato chips and an entire container of infused hot sauce, we used homemade, infused butter. If using traditional, non-infused, butter; the dosage will be close to 130mg of THC. (Also, the baking in the oven of the Mac and Cheese will reduce the THC levels in the finished product)
Ingredients
12oz of uncooked macaroni pasta (or any pasta of your choosing)
2 cups of shredded Cheddar cheese
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
3 cups of milk
1/4 cup butter (we used infused butter)
2 1/2 tablespoons of all-purpose flour
1/2 cup of breadcrumbs (we used three single packs of Loris Infused Roasted Garlic Potatoe Chips)
1 healthy pinch of paprika
optional 1 or 2 healthy dashes of hot sauce (we used Fairwind’s Sriracha THC Tincture)
Directions
1. Cook macaroni in heavily salted, boiling water. (The water should taste like the ocean, trust us, it will not be too salty)
2. In a separate saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the flour and mix till smooth. (This is your roux. Be careful not to burn the roux, but do not be concerned if the flour starts to turn a golden brown. This will lead to a richer flavor)
3. Slowly add the milk to the roux. (Stir continuously until the milk and roux are entirely incorporated into each other)
4. Stir cheeses into the milk/roux mixture and cook over low heat until the cheese is completely melted and forms a smooth sauce.
5. (Optional) Add hot sauce of to cheese mixture (we used the whole bottle)
6. In a large oven-safe dish, combine the macaroni and the cheese sauce.
7. Take breadcrumbs (or broken up, infused potato chips, as we did) and sprinkle generously over the macaroni and cheese to cover.
8. Get your Salt Bae on and sprinkle the pinch of paprika over the top of the Mac n Cheese.
9. Bake in a 350-degree oven for 30 minutes. (Check on Mac and Cheese after 15 minutes. Some ovens cook faster than others.)
10. Let cool to the desired temperature and chow down!
Still hungry?
Add a pound of ground beef to make it a meal.
And remember, edibles and other infused food items are metabolized by our stomach and can take up to an hour, or even longer before the full effects are felt. And this Mac and Cheese recipe tastes delicious, so do not forget to pace yourself!
Products listed are available at Cinder locations: Cinder North, 6010 N Division St, Spokane, Wa 99208; Cinder Downtown, 927 W 2nd Ave, Spokane, WA 99201; and Cinder Valley, 1421 N Mullen Rd B, Spokane Valley, Wa 99206
This product has intoxicating effects and may be habit-forming. Which is to say, cannabis can impair concentration, coordination, and judgment. Therefore, do not operate a vehicle or machinery under the influence of this drug. Furthermore, there may be health risks associated with consumption of this product. For use only by adults twenty-one and older. To sum up, keep out of the reach of children.