Jul 14 2026

Additions Recipe

Time1h
Serves4

Fries, Applesauce, Mac n' Cheese

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Ingredients

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Fries

Mac n' Cheese

Method

Fries

  1. 1

    Prepare the Potatoes

    Wash, peel, and cut the Russet potatoes into fries.

  2. 2

    Heat the Oil

    In a large pot, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).

  3. 3

    Fry the Potatoes

    Carefully add the fries in batches and fry until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes. Remove and drain on paper towels.

  4. 4

    Season

    Sprinkle with salt while hot.

Applesauce

  1. 5

    Cook the Apples

    In a large pot, combine chopped apples, sugar, and lemon juice over medium heat. Cook for about 15-20 minutes until apples are soft.

  2. 6

    Mash or Blend

    Use a potato masher or an immersion blender to achieve desired consistency.

  3. 7

    Add Cinnamon

    Stir in cinnamon and cook for another 5 minutes.

  4. 8

    Cool and Serve

    Let cool before serving or refrigerate for later use.

Mac n' Cheese

  1. 9

    Cook the Macaroni

    In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook elbow macaroni according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.

  2. 10

    Make the Cheese Sauce

    In the same pot, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour and cook for 1 minute. Gradually whisk in milk and cook until thickened.

  3. 11

    Add Cheese

    Add shredded cheddar cheese, salt, and black pepper, stirring until cheese is melted and sauce is smooth.

  4. 12

    Combine

    Add the cooked macaroni to the cheese sauce and stir until well combined.

  5. 13

    Serve

    Serve hot, optionally topped with extra cheese or breadcrumbs.

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