PREPARATION
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Microwave Heating Instructions: Refrigerated
- Using a large spoon, scoop 12 oz. of Hatch Mac & Cheese in a Pyrex container or microwave safe bowl/container.
- Place a lid on the container, but do not press to seal. Microwave on high for 3 minutes.
- Remove and stir and heat for an additional 90 seconds.
NOTE: If a lid is not available, place a moist/damp paper towel over the container and heat.
Stovetop Heating Instructions: Frozen or Refrigerated
- Fill a soup pot or stockpot with water (halfway from the top).
- Place the pot on the stove and heat on high bringing the water to a boil.
- Add frozen or refrigerated Mac & Cheese pouch (if the water is at a raging boil, reduce to medium – high heat) to the boil water.
- If the Mac & Cheese was frozen, heat for 18 – 20 minutes 135°F or higher.
- If the Mac & Cheese was refrigerated, heat for 15 – 18 minutes 135°F or higher.
Assemble:
- Preheat skillet or griddle over medium-low heat.
- Add butter onto the griddle.
- Place 4 oz. of Mac & Cheese on a slice of bread.
- Top with second piece of bread and place the sandwich on the skillet/ griddle and cook until bread is golden and crisp.
- Flip and cook until golden on the other side.
- Garnish with pickle slices on the side.
