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It\u2019s OK. Needed to add salt to get some flavor. <\/p>","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":3,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2011-07-07","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"OliveBox"},"reviewBody":"I agree that the recipe was a bit bland,but you have to go by your own taste. I added some part skim ricotta, hot sauce,salt and pepper to taste. Recipes are a canvas. Sometimes the original is just right, other times you have to improvise and use it as a base. BTW, I added the broccoli to the macaroni while cooking and used only one other pan for the vegetables and sauce. I melted and mixed the breadcrumbs in my measuring cup. Not at all as much clean up as some have said. Very good base recipe and easy to build on.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2010-04-29","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"RedBee"},"reviewBody":"This was good. Surprisingly relatively healthy for as comforting and indulgent as it seems. It made A LOT!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2010-08-11","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"PurplePuzzle"},"reviewBody":"This was very good and my 3 year old loved it. I added double the garlic powder, pepper and topped with double the bread crumbs. Recipe would have been too bland for me as is.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2011-03-24","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"RedTeepee"},"reviewBody":"It was just okay, and not worth making again.\u00a0","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":2,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2010-04-06","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"OliveHat"},"reviewBody":"Fantastic twist on the usual mac and cheese. I skipped the bread crumb topping and thought it turned out great.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2010-04-08","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"BlueHelmet"},"reviewBody":"I just threw this away after spending more than 30 minutes preparing it & 30 minutes cooking it. It was very bland, which is hard to believe when you look at the list of ingredients. Oh well, win some, lose some.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":1,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2013-03-22","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"PurpleBowtie"},"reviewBody":"I served this as a main dish, with homemade baked beans and coleslaw on the side. I am eating wheat-free, so made this with brown-rice macaroni and I eliminated the bread-crumb topping. In fact, I was running out of time, so I didn't even put this in the oven at all .... just served it nice and hot from the skillet. This did seem a bit bland at first, but all it really needed was some salt to taste. Then the flavors came together nicely and it was even better the next day.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2013-03-27","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"OliveCupcake"},"reviewBody":"One word-Yum!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2013-12-29","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"BlueSeahorse"},"reviewBody":"I keep coming back to this favorite!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2017-07-20","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"BlueScooter"},"reviewBody":"We had this for dinner tonight. My red pepper was rather large so between the red pepper and the onion, there was flavor from those. This wasn't necessarily a recipe where people went for seconds but it was okay. On a positive note, the sauce was nice because it wasn't heavy.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2020-09-11","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"OrangeRocket"},"reviewBody":"Very good, an easy recipe - filling and tasty. For those who think it bland - add salt to macaroni water and let it sit awhile to absorb the flavoring. This makes a big difference. Can add dash of Worchestershire sauce; I always add black & cayenne pepper. 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We had this for dinner tonight. My red pepper was rather large so between the red pepper and the onion, there was flavor from those. This wasn't necessarily a recipe where people went for seconds but it was okay. On a positive note, the sauce was nice because it wasn't heavy.<\/p>","CommentId":2,"DateRated":"07\/20\/2017 03:35","GUID":"351d4b7e019d452a909cee75b29307f7","MemberId":1292786,"Rating":4,"ScreenName":"robbrd","SubmittedDate":"07\/20\/2017 03:35"},{"Comment":"
I keep coming back to this favorite!<\/p>","CommentId":3,"DateRated":"","GUID":"17b1d177a84c4533bbf2b3528d4a42be","MemberId":6675995,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"kbullard","SubmittedDate":"12\/29\/2013 17:55"},{"Comment":"
One word-Yum!<\/p>","CommentId":4,"DateRated":"03\/27\/2013 22:14","GUID":"37BB393A96834EFC8D72A0BB7510393A","MemberId":2584563,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"MadT","SubmittedDate":"03\/27\/2013 22:14"},{"Comment":"
I served this as a main dish, with homemade baked beans and coleslaw on the side. I am eating wheat-free, so made this with brown-rice macaroni and I eliminated the bread-crumb topping. In fact, I was running out of time, so I didn't even put this in the oven at all .... just served it nice and hot from the skillet. This did seem a bit bland at first, but all it really needed was some salt to taste. Then the flavors came together nicely and it was even better the next day.<\/p>","CommentId":5,"DateRated":"03\/22\/2013 14:06","GUID":"77E4B77FF2AE418DB761AD364C2891FC","MemberId":941931,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"Mrs_T","SubmittedDate":"03\/22\/2013 14:05"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":6,"DateRated":"04\/10\/2012 09:16","GUID":"d3c047dc3ef84843b2af46f7c257ebbc","MemberId":5432192,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"lizanne97","SubmittedDate":"04\/10\/2012 09:16"},{"Comment":"
OOPS!!!! I misspelled "garlic" in previous posting. it definitely doesn't need a "k" at the end......<\/p>","CommentId":7,"DateRated":"04\/10\/2012 06:13","GUID":"a7013513c13b4a54bfaf1ef74eceaaa5","MemberId":1455080,"Rating":0,"ScreenName":"dsicard","SubmittedDate":"04\/10\/2012 06:15"},{"Comment":"
very good side dish! I didn't have bread crumbs; therefore, I chose to use crushed ritz crackers. "DELISH" served with grilled pork chops & garlick cheese toast. Great meal. TOH -- you are the best<\/p>","CommentId":8,"DateRated":"04\/10\/2012 06:13","GUID":"a7013513c13b4a54bfaf1ef74eceaaa5","MemberId":1455080,"Rating":0,"ScreenName":"dsicard","SubmittedDate":"04\/10\/2012 06:13"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":9,"DateRated":"04\/09\/2012 17:08","GUID":"249de7c76a9c4accab8ff7aa7b701b3b","MemberId":4938066,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"prosse","SubmittedDate":"04\/09\/2012 17:08"},{"Comment":"
I agree that the recipe was a bit bland,but you have to go by your own taste. I added some part skim ricotta, hot sauce,salt and pepper to taste. Recipes are a canvas. Sometimes the original is just right, other times you have to improvise and use it as a base. BTW, I added the broccoli to the macaroni while cooking and used only one other pan for the vegetables and sauce. I melted and mixed the breadcrumbs in my measuring cup. Not at all as much clean up as some have said. Very good base recipe and easy to build on.<\/p>","CommentId":10,"DateRated":"07\/07\/2011 11:07","GUID":"1fc225a2e0be42ceaa482f0586754a95","MemberId":1708908,"Rating":4,"ScreenName":"dcbsmb38@comcast.net","SubmittedDate":"07\/07\/2011 11:07"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":11,"DateRated":"04\/06\/2011 12:09","GUID":"afc0878d9c2343ccbb0f46ba46530613","MemberId":3448260,"Rating":0,"ScreenName":"popeye20","SubmittedDate":"04\/06\/2011 12:09"},{"Comment":"
It was just okay, and not worth making again. <\/p>","CommentId":12,"DateRated":"03\/24\/2011 17:43","GUID":"1448538E34284CEB9380B1C9CDEF9EC3","MemberId":3872187,"Rating":2,"ScreenName":"Toni51","SubmittedDate":"03\/24\/2011 17:43"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":13,"DateRated":"02\/19\/2011 11:48","GUID":"dad8aaa9723b4e07b7c5981c0c36777c","MemberId":1931554,"Rating":1,"ScreenName":"micheleclow","SubmittedDate":"02\/19\/2011 11:48"},{"Comment":"
This was very good and my 3 year old loved it. I added double the garlic powder, pepper and topped with double the bread crumbs. Recipe would have been too bland for me as is.<\/p>","CommentId":14,"DateRated":"08\/11\/2010 18:12","GUID":"76765789303b43e399aa8a8ed1ea0095","MemberId":4663483,"Rating":4,"ScreenName":"ashjoankahl","SubmittedDate":"08\/11\/2010 18:12"},{"Comment":"
This was good. Surprisingly relatively healthy for as comforting and indulgent as it seems. It made A LOT!<\/p>","CommentId":15,"DateRated":"04\/29\/2010 20:58","GUID":"305221211b454f42b02430ff772501f0","MemberId":4612167,"Rating":4,"ScreenName":"mehalv","SubmittedDate":"04\/29\/2010 20:58"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":16,"DateRated":"04\/14\/2010 20:32","GUID":"e6129d6acf8345c8b12d5582816eaecc","MemberId":4390151,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"krystaljoy","SubmittedDate":"04\/14\/2010 20:32"},{"Comment":"
I just threw this away after spending more than 30 minutes preparing it & 30 minutes cooking it. It was very bland, which is hard to believe when you look at the list of ingredients. Oh well, win some, lose some.<\/p>","CommentId":17,"DateRated":"04\/08\/2010 06:34","GUID":"1cf40ab77b114220a63338bf51f9b4ee","MemberId":3847129,"Rating":1,"ScreenName":"dieter's mom","SubmittedDate":"04\/08\/2010 06:34"},{"Comment":"
Loved it! Nice and creamy....went back for seconds!<\/p>","CommentId":18,"DateRated":"04\/07\/2010 05:19","GUID":"391299e516594500936cd6dc9bdab308","MemberId":4879306,"Rating":0,"ScreenName":"girlsmiley","SubmittedDate":"04\/07\/2010 05:19"},{"Comment":"
Fantastic twist on the usual mac and cheese. I skipped the bread crumb topping and thought it turned out great.<\/p>","CommentId":19,"DateRated":"04\/06\/2010 14:34","GUID":"d423f6142e364e9c96ec0e939d60c4d8","MemberId":3758696,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"ohiocook","SubmittedDate":"04\/06\/2010 14:34"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":20,"DateRated":"03\/31\/2010 11:37","GUID":"7372054512c14c49a06f1ad591764cb3","MemberId":5006638,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"ccriac","SubmittedDate":"03\/31\/2010 11:37"}]},"breadcrumb":[],"meta_data":{"enhanced_fields":{"enhanced_recipe_title":"Broccoli-Ham Macaroni"}},"analytics":[],"yoast_head":"\n