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Smoked Gouda Mac and Cheese

March 3, 2016 by rachelle 27 Comments

Smoked Gouda Mac and Cheese

Smoked Gouda Mac and Cheese

 

I’m fairly certain that if you’ve been reading this here website for a while you know that I’m always up for a good party.  The exception I have is this one time in high school when my sister Molly threw a huge beer bash at our house when our parents were out of town.

Seriously, dude.  Have you seen Sixteen Candles?  We lived it.


 

Smoked Gouda Mac and Cheese

 

I think I was a senior and Molly was two years behind me.  My parents went on some kind of fancy island vacation and left us behind to run amok behave like responsible adults.  We had the great idea that we would have a small get together, get some beer, and each invite 3 or 4 friends to hang out.  Sounds good, right?

 

Smoked Gouda Mac and Cheese

 

Not so much.  The plan was for me to go pic up my friend Judi and bring here back to the house to spend the night.  This part happened as planned and when I left a couple of Molly’s friends were already there.

 

Smoked Gouda Mac and Cheese

 

When Judi and I drove up our long driveway into the woods we found at least ten cars, half the football team, and one of the jocks rolling a keg into my house.  You can probably understand why my head exploded at this point!  Molly was already trashed feeling the effects of her underage drinking and we got into a huge fight.  I said oh hell to the no I am not going down with this ship and left her to her tomfoolery while Judi and I relocated our own juvenile delinquency down the street to meet the rest of our friends.

 

Smoked Gouda Mac and Cheese

 

When Judi and I came back to the house it was seriously a scene out of Sixteen Candles.  There was no Ted in the coffee table and Sam didn’t trade her underwear (that we know of) to help a geek, but we did find a pair of tidy whities frozen to the front porch and a bottle of bourbon chilling in the snow the next morning.   I’m pretty sure Long Duk Dong was passed out in the front yard babbling about grandpa’s automobile.

 

Smoked Gouda Mac and Cheese

 

P.S. You may be asking what in the world does this have to do with smoked gouda mac and cheese at this point.  The answer is – not a dang thing.  We served it at our Super Bowl party and it reminded me of Molly’s party.  BTW – she’s still grounded.

 

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Smoked Gouda Mac and Cheese

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  1. Mary Ann | The Beach House Kitchen

    March 3, 2016 at 7:27 am

    Totally hilarious story Rachelle!! Love this mac n’ cheese. Smoked gouda is a favorite cheese at our house and yet I’ve never tried it in a mac n’ cheese! Great idea! On my list!

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    • rachelle

      March 3, 2016 at 8:07 pm

      True story, my friend. Thanks! Smoked gouda is a favorite here too!

      Reply
  2. annie@ciaochowbambina

    March 3, 2016 at 8:59 am

    Hahahah! Yep – I remember those days…and actually, I had the party while the parents were out and they thought it was safe because my two younger sisters were home. Well – you know how that went – my littlest sister did, however, ask, “Why were people were walking around with big glass bottles of water?” Good times! I could have used this mac-n-cheese when my parents got home! Looks fabulous!

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    • rachelle

      March 3, 2016 at 8:09 pm

      Oh my. Yes, indeed I know how that went. I also knew that you and I are soul sisters, Annie! Too funny about the “water bottles” LOL! #missthe80s

      Reply
  3. Angie

    March 3, 2016 at 10:01 am

    Let me know when you publish your book :). You are awesome!

    Reply
    • rachelle

      March 3, 2016 at 8:09 pm

      Ha! You’ll be the first to know! Thanks, girl! How’s little Addie Mae!

      Reply
  4. Cheyanne @ No Spoon Necessary

    March 3, 2016 at 11:08 am

    Hahahahahahaha! Omg, you always crack me up, Rachelle! I can totally relate to that story, except I was your sister… the ding dong who hosted the party and contributed to the long duck dong shenanigans. Opps. I think im still grounded to this day for replacing the vodka in all my parents bottles with water. 🙂 LOVE this mac n cheese! I mean I can’t say to no cheesy mac in general, but when you pump up the flava with smoked Gouda my heart goes pitter patter! Face plant! Cheers, sweets! Xo

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    • rachelle

      March 3, 2016 at 8:12 pm

      OMG! Dude. The water in the parents’ vodka is a total rookie mistake! Sorry you’re still grounded! Long live Long Duk Dong!

      Reply
  5. Medha @ Whisk & Shout

    March 3, 2016 at 12:40 pm

    Hahaha definitely sounds straight out of a Hughes’ movie 🙂 Also LOVE the looks of this mac and cheese- send some to your sister, being grounded for this many years has to be rough 😉 Pinning!

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    • rachelle

      March 3, 2016 at 8:13 pm

      Ha! My life is straight out of a Hughes’ movie! 🙂 Don’t feel sorry for Molly. She totally deserves it. 🙂 Thanks for the Pin!

      Reply
  6. karrie @ Tasty Ever After

    March 3, 2016 at 8:06 pm

    House parties are no good unless they are at someone else’s house. Something always gets stolen or broken or stolen and broken. Then there’s always some geek who’s asking if he can borrow your underpants for 10 minutes. It freakin’ sucks ass. You know what doesn’t suck ass? This delicious smoked gouda mac and cheese. Hot diggity dog! “If you were here”, you could make this for me and I’ll eat the whole damn pot of it! Oh, I gotta go, Jake just showed up with a cake…

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    • rachelle

      March 3, 2016 at 8:19 pm

      OMG! Don’t forget about the guy locked inside the glass coffee table! At least he got to drive the Rolls. I would prefer to make this for you here in the lovely south. It’s too cold where you are. Say hi to Jake. Long Duk Dong sends his love.

      Reply
  7. Kelly

    March 4, 2016 at 2:05 am

    Haha too funny! My older brothers’ were the masterminds behind our house party and I tried to be the responsible baby sister and talk some sense into them but they would have none of it. Luckily there was no major damage done but I did freak out a bit when I saw the mess that was left. I definitely could have used a comforting meal like this mac and cheese to calm me down. Looks delicious!

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    • rachelle

      March 7, 2016 at 10:33 pm

      Your brothers must be related to my sister, Kelly!

      Reply
  8. Dannii @ Hungry Healthy Happy

    March 4, 2016 at 6:32 am

    Haha, I love how unrelated the story was, but also totally necessary!
    There is no such thing as a “quiet gathering” when in high school. Oh how I miss those kinds of parties!

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    • rachelle

      March 7, 2016 at 10:34 pm

      Ha! I love that you appreciate my ramblings, Dannii!

      Reply
  9. Gayle @ Pumpkin 'N Spice

    March 4, 2016 at 7:21 am

    I feel like everyone lives through a party like that in their younger years! Mac ‘n cheese is just about the perfect comfort food! Love the gouda!

    Reply
    • rachelle

      March 7, 2016 at 10:34 pm

      Yay gouda!

      Reply
  10. Jen | Baked by an Introvert

    March 4, 2016 at 10:18 am

    I’m in carb heaven. Smoked Gouda is my absolute favorite!! So is mac and cheese.

    Reply
    • rachelle

      March 7, 2016 at 10:35 pm

      Me too, girl!

      Reply
  11. Mary @ LOVE the secret ingredient

    March 4, 2016 at 5:46 pm

    Gouda mac and cheese, one of my favorite indulgences. A simple and irresistible classic!

    Reply
    • rachelle

      March 7, 2016 at 10:35 pm

      Mac and cheese is the best! Thanks, Mary!

      Reply
  12. Amanda

    March 5, 2016 at 11:02 am

    Haha, that’s so funny!
    I think I might cry this Mac and cheese sounds sooo good! I love smoked Gouda!

    Reply
    • rachelle

      March 7, 2016 at 10:36 pm

      You will cry if you make it. Oh happy joy!

      Reply
  13. Zainab

    March 7, 2016 at 5:18 pm

    Hahha ha your poor parents and poor Molly! This Mac and cheese looks amazing. Smoked Gouda is just always a good idea.

    Reply
    • rachelle

      March 7, 2016 at 10:44 pm

      Poor Molly? Not so much. She’s a naughty girl. But my poor parents I can get on board with! 🙂 Smoked gouda is always a win in my book!

      Reply

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