How To Make Cannabis-Infused Mac 'n’ Cheese

Few things in life can compare to a steaming bowl of good ol’ mac and cheese.

There’s something about the combination of smooth cheeses, smoky paprika, and a crusty top that give this hearty comfort food the power to heal even the deepest wounds.

Whether you’ve had a hard day at work, suffered a broken heart, or just feel a little down, mac and cheese can help you climb back onto your feet and face the world with newfound strength and pride.

In this post, we’ll show you how to make cannabis-infused mac and cheese. For more recipes like this, make sure to regularly check out our blog.

Start With Basic Cannabutter

The first thing you’ll need to make this recipe is some quality cannabutter. We have put together a separate recipe you can check out. It is a very simple process – plus, gives you a cannabis base you can use for other recipes as well!

Cannabis-infused Mac 'N' Cheese Recipe

Now that your cannabutter is ready to go, here’s how to use it to make delicious, cheesy, weedy, cannabis-infused mac and cheese. This recipe roughly serves 4 people.

INGREDIENTS

For mac and cheese:

• 1 pack elbow macaroni
• 4 tablespoons cannabutter
• ½ cup (roughly 60 grams) all-purpose flour
• 3 cups warm milk
• 2 cups grated cheddar cheese
• 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 1 cup grated mozzarella cheese
• 1½ cups cooked bacon, diced
• ½ cup finely chopped parsley
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• ½ teaspoon nutmeg
• Salt and pepper

For crunchy topping:

• 1 cup breadcrumbs
• 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese
• 1 tablespoon oil
• Salt and pepper

METHOD

1. In a large sauce pan, bring 1 litre of water to the boil. Season generously with salt and cook macaroni as per packet instructions. Stir regularly to ensure the pasta doesn’t stick together. Drain the cooked pasta and set aside.

2. In another saucepan, slowly melt the cannabutter on low heat Make sure it doesn’t burn. Add in your flour and whisk constantly until smooth. Add in the warm milk and cook for 1 to 2 minutes.

3. Add the cheese, paprika, and nutmeg to the mixture. Season with salt and pepper to taste and add the cooked macaroni and cooked bacon. Stir the entire mixture, remove from the heat, and stir in parsley. Transfer to a buttered baking tray.

4. Combine your ingredients for the crunchy topping and season with salt and pepper to taste. Sprinkle over mac and cheese. Bake entire mixture for 25-35 minutes until golden brown on top.

Enjoy!

Steven Voser

Steven Voser is an independent cannabis journalist with over 6 years of experience writing about all things weed; how to grow it, how best to enjoy it, and the booming industry and murky legal landscape surrounding it.

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