WDW Mac & Cheese

[trayletha]

I've run several searches on line and haven't been able to find the WDW Mac & Cheese Recipe (except for one from AK)..does anyone have this? Please, please, please and thank you too!

 

[OurDogCisco]

My kids love this recipe too but I've yet to find it... I have a feeling it is top secret...

Tina

 

[pjpoohbear]

Are you looking for the mac and cheese that is served on most kid's menus and at the buffets?


It is Souffer's brand frozen.

Penny

 

[heathrow42]

The mac -n- cheese served in most of WDW and definately in all the buffets is as pjpoohbear said, good 'ol Stouffers frozen mac-n-cheese, should be able to find it in any grocery store's freezer section. If you are looking for mic-aroni and cheese (the one with the mickey pasta) .. you can try sending an email to wdw.guest.communications@disney.com or write them at

Guest Communications
P.O. Box 10040
Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830-0040

(You can buy the mickey pasta from WDW merchandise delivery - 407.363.6200)

Good luck!
--heather

 

[Zandy595]

I remember watching a Food Network show about Disney World and the mac & cheese they served at WL wasn't Stouffers. The chefs had the kids do a taste test to find out which recipe they liked best. That's not to say they don't use Stouffers at some restaurants in WDW.

I've been looking for WL's recipe for years and haven't had any luck finding it.

 

[jennz]

My daughter LOVES that stuff!! But I don't think it's Stouffers, at least not what I can get in the store because it's made with the Mickeys. It's also not the same as the Mickey-roni and Cheese boxes. We get those and toss the cheese mix, it's a white cheddar that she doesn't like. The Mickey-roni she's gotten at WDW is Mickey heads w/the "orange" cheese. I think I'll have to try the Stouffers too, she loves the M&C they serve at school and that might be it.

 

[Cam2Mike]

A Disney chef told me ( March 2004) that Dis stopped using Stouffers because too may kids were allergic to it.

My kids are allergic to eggs and on our 3/03 trip they couldn't eat the Mac N Cheese (very painful)...During my pre-meal tour of the buffet at Chef Mickey (people with food allergies get a personel tour by a chef who will tell you what your or your kids can or can not eat the chef said it was not safe for my kids to eat.

I am not sure what Brand they are using now but I was specifically told it is NOT Stouffers any more. Boy was I was relieved..now if they would just switch to Purdue Chicken Nuggets (no eggs) we would really be able to have a great vacation.

 

[MazdaUK]

My DS(5) "discovered" M&C in America. I don't think he actually had any inside Disney, but he did LOVE the Cracker Barrel version - so much that he asked to go back there (and this is not a kid who's big on food). In the UK we don't get packet mixes of this - I tried Heinz tinned macaroni cheese but this was rejected (not surprised - it looked gloopy and smelt yukky). Now I cook him a portion of pasta (about 60g dried pasta - he loves choosing different shapes!) and once cooked toss with a lump of butter and either a Dairylea/Laughing Cow cheese spread triangle, or a handful of grated (shredded) cheese - whatever is to hand! he laps this up as long as I DON'T call it M&C, as "only America can make M&C"

If anyone has the Cracker Barrel recipe please PM it to me!

 

[Zandy595]

I found this recipe. It said it was from Cracker Barrel. I hope it's the one you're looking for.

2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons flour
1 cup low sodium chicken broth
1/2 cup cream
2 1/2 cups shredded colby cheese
2 1/2 cups uncooked pasta
1 teaspoon salt

In a saucepan, melt butter over medium low heat; add the flour a little bit at a time whilst whisking to make a roux.
Heat the broth.
Next, add the broth to the roux, and stir with the whisk; this will thicken as it heats.
Add a little cream, watching for the desired consistency.
Bring 4 cups water to a boil in a seperate pot; add salt and pasta.
In the other pot, add shredded cheese a 1/4 of a cup at a time whilst stirring with a spoon. When you have about one cup of cheese in you can add the rest of the cheese.
Cook the pasta until al dente; strain and combine with the cheese sauce.
Pour the mix into a casserole and bake uncovered in a preheated oven set to 350°F for about 10 minutes.
Keep an eye on the mac & cheese, you want it to brown around the edges and in patches on top.
Remove and let stand for 10 minutes before serving.

 

[MazdaUK]

Fantastic! Thanks so much! I'll use home-made chicken stock as I've not seen low sodium broth over here. Guess what my baby's having for dinner tonight

 

[jennz]

How did he like it??

 

[MazdaUK]

I'll let you know - plan to cook it tonight maybe.

 

[Laurajean1014]

I remember watching a Food Network show about Disney World and the mac & cheese they served at WL wasn't Stouffers. The chefs had the kids do a taste test to find out which recipe they liked best. That's not to say they don't use Stouffers at some restaurants in WDW.

I've been looking for WL's recipe for years and haven't had any luck finding it.

I saw this same episode. According to it, each chef's has the ability to change it. It was quite simple 3 different cheese, monteray, cheddar and american with butter and of course, maccaroni.

 

[Zandy595]

Fantastic! Thanks so much! I'll use home-made chicken stock as I've not seen low sodium broth over here. Guess what my baby's having for dinner tonight

You're welcome. I hope it's the right recipe. I never know when I find restaurant recipes on the internet if it's really the original. Let us know how it turns out.

 

[Zandy595]

Does anyone else have a problem finding a block or shredded American cheese? I've never been able to find it in my local supermarket.

 

[MazdaUK]

We can't get it at all here! I use cheddar, either medium or mature depending on the recipe (using mature or vintage means you can use less and save those calories - a bit )

 

[MazdaUK]

Just to let you all know I made the Cracker Barrel mac and cheese last night and it went down very well! It would have gone down better if the smell hadn't made him so hungry he started raiding the fridge Still, it meant I got to taste it a bit

I made half the quantity - that was about 150g macaroni - and divided it into 3 biggish portions - I reckon the full quantity would serve 6-8 kids (or 3-4 adults ). I used homemade chicken stock and some organic farmhouse cheddar (reducing the quantity a little as it was quite strongly flavoured). Also I forgot to buy cream, so I used creme fraiche and then added milk to get it to the right consistency. If anyone wants UK measurements let me know as I wrote them down as I went.

I didn't add extra seasoning as the cheese adds enough IMHO, but a little nutmeg in the sauce would be a nice addition, or a sprinle of paprika before serving to give colour (depending on the fussiness of your child!).

A definite winner and thanks again for the recipe

 

[piratesmate]

Does anyone else have a problem finding a block or shredded American cheese? I've never been able to find it in my local supermarket.

Sandy - I've never seen shredded American that I can remember, but I get "blocks" of American from the deli. Sometimes I can get the "ends" cheaper in a separate case - they're the left-overs from the automatic slicers. But I much prefer Clearfield American so I just ask them to "cut me a 4" block" (or whatever size). I don't bother to shred either - I just use a paring knife & cut small chunks directly into the roux.

I don't have the WL recipe (thought I did) but I do have the Jiko version. It is supposed to be the recipe they tried out on the kids on the show someone mentioned.

Macaroni & Cheese
Jiko, Animal Kingdom Lodge

1 lb elbow macaroni
1/8 lb butter
1/8 lb flour
1 qt milk
8 oz Quattro Formaggio (four-cheese mixture)
Salt to taste

Prepare the macaroni according to the directions on the package. Make a roux with the flour and butter. Bring the milk to a simmer and work in the roux. Add cheese and salt to taste. Pour over the macaroni and heat through in a moderate oven. YIELD: 10 servings