- "S'Mac & Cheese" -
Presentation: ⭐️⭐️⭐️
Comes in a cute cardboard box that you can even use as a plate, so one has to appreciate the functionality here. Aesthetic placement not included.
Flavor: ⭐️⭐️⭐️
The flavor all comes from the cheese, so nothing crazy different/innovative.
Creaminess: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
I suppose that in this case, it might make the sandwich pretty hard to eat if the mac & cheese is overly creamy. However, it is always pretty stable, so it seems to have just the right amount of creaminess.
Cheesiness: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
~Dang~, this is one cheesy entrée. Let me break this down for you: First, you have the cheese from the mac itself, and THEN the grilled cheese cheese. If you're worried about being overwhelmed, fear not; the different textures help to tone it down.
Overall Experience:
Let's all take a moment and tip our hats to the individual that decided to put mac & cheese in a grilled cheese. All in all, the bread is very sturdy and grilled just enough, while the mac & cheese is perfectly creamy on the inside. With every bite, there is a balanced ratio of crispy to creamy; it's always just right.
Menu Link: http://grillcheezerie.com/menu
- "White Horse Mac and Cheese" -
Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Presentation: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Pretty nice, n'est-ce pas? The skillet is a quaint touch, and the dish is satisfyingly symmetrical; not too shabby at all.
Flavour: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Really nice, rich flavor. A little on the heavy side, but indisputably delicious.
Creaminess: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
The sauce for this mac was crazy thicc, but still very creamy. I gave it four stars here mostly because it seemed a touch overkill.
Cheesiness: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
This is a five cheese mac according to the menu, but what those five cheeses are remains a mystery to me. I could make some educated guesses, but then again, from the photo alone I would wager that you could too. Very tasty.
Overall Experience:
I want to start by saying that this was a little on the heavy side. I ate about half of this, and as you can see, it is not a huge dish - bear that in mind. Despite the richness, it was a very satisfactory mac. Again, cavatappi noodles make an appearance here; I firmly believe that every excellent macaroni and cheese begins with cavatappi. As you can see from the photo, Panko breadcrumbs are also sprinkled overtop of the mac, which made for a really nice mix of texture. If I may say so (which I can, since this is my blog) I much prefer breadcrumbs to actual chunks of things like pretzel or something, they're much more palatable.
Menu Link: http://www.thewhitehorseinn.com/menu/
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- "Twisted Mac 'N' Cheese" -
Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️1/2
Presentation: ⭐️⭐️⭐️
Presentation was just OK. The toasted pretzel bits on the top were a bit much and were also a little burnt (as you can see in the photo), so a slight deduction here.
Flavour: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
WOW. This mac and cheese was insanely flavorful and/or knocked my socks off - will elaborate more in the cheesiness section.
Creaminess: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Excellent. Simply delightful. The creaminess came from the melted cheese itself (most likely the mozzarella), so it didn't dry up at all as it cooled. I abhor the word "gooey", but it describes the consistency of this mac and cheese quite well.
Cheesiness: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
If I could award six stars here (technically, I can) I would. Bagger Dave's really gives you the ole' razzle-dazzle by incorporating cheddar, parmesan, smoked gouda AND mozzarella. Seriously, what more could you ask for? As Guy Fieri might say, this mac and cheese is a one-way ticket to Flavortown.
Overall Experience:
First of all, I am a sucker for cavatappi, so the "Twisted Mac 'N' Cheese" got some style points there. Secondly, despite the slightly burnt nature of the pretzel flakes on top, they were still a very nice addition to the texture of the dish. Finally, the assemblage of cheeses was out of this world. Truly, a delectable macaroni and cheese experience.
Menu Link: https://www.baggerdaves.com/menu/
