Home Entertaining Recipepalooza: We asked some of our favorite bloggers to share a recipe and their tips for home entertaining. This recipe comes from Kristi Reddell, founder and editor of the blog Moms Confession. Moms Confession is a Houston, Texas mom blog dedicated to sharing family recipes, easy household tips, and tutorials for all moms, as well as featuring great products and giveaways!

Tillamook Pepper Jack Macaroni & Cheese

Overview
Enjoy a family favorite with a twist that’s not only loaded with delicious flavor, but also packs a small Pepper Jack punch. Mac-N-Cheese is always #1 on the kids list so this recipe not only lets the kids enjoy it, but also gives it an adult twist!

Prep time: 15 minutes
Total time: 30 minutes
Yield (number of servings): 6

Ingredients
3 tablespoons Tillamook Salted Butter
⅛ cup Tillamook Fat Free Sour Cream
1 cup Tillamook Pepper Jack Cheese, shredded
⅛  cup milk
2 cups macaroni noodles
4 cups water

Preparation
In a pot, heat on high until water begins to boil. Add macaroni noodles and cook for 8-10 minutes. When noodles have completely cooked, remove from heat and drain off excess water.

Once water has been drained, add Tillamook salted butter, sour cream, Pepper Jack cheese, and milk to noodles, and stir well. Serve and enjoy!

About Kristi:
Tips for stress-free home entertaining:
“Live in the moment and don’t sweat the small stuff!  Life is too short to worry, so just enjoy what you are given and the party will be a success!”

Kitchen advice for other moms and dads:
“Let the kids help! They love to be in the kitchen so let them help plan the party and even cook some of the recipes. Keep the menu simple enough to allow for kids to get in the action!”

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