# @dianemorrisey on Instagram

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- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/65505760-dianemorrisey-instagram
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- **Posted:** 2026-05-11T13:53:51.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Diane Morrisey (@dianemorrisey) — https://gondola.cc/dianemorrisey

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That time that I made Mac and Cheese and then decided to add chicken and tomatoes…. Turning it into a Chicken Caprese Mac and Cheese…. Yea, that was a great idea 

Tender Pasta, Melty Mozzarella, chunks of juicy chicken, slices of juicy Heirloom Tomatoes and lots of fresh Basil 🍅 🌿 
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Caprese Mac and Cheese 
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My basic Mac and Cheese:
1 pound pasta (I used large shells)
1 quart milk
6 tbls butter 
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
4-5 cups of grated cheese ( I use whatever I have. This time I used cheddar, mozzarella, Gruyere and crumbled goat)
1 tsp salt 
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/4 tsp  nutmeg
1 tbls Worcestershire sauce 
1/2 cup panko 
1/4 cup grated cheese
1 large garlic clove chopped
2 tbls olive oil 

Bring a large pot of salted boiling water to a boil and cook pasta to al dente. 
Preheat the oven to 375F.
In a small bowl, combine Panko, Parmesan, garlic and olive oil. Set aside. 
In a pot on the stove, melt butter, add the flour and stir to combined. Stir over low heat and cook for 2-4 minutes or until the raw flavor is cooked out of the flour. Add the milk and cook for a minute or two more, until thickened and bubbly. Remove from the heat and add cheese, salt, pepper, Worcestershire and nutmeg. Add the cooked macaroni and stir well. (At this point you can leave as is and have plain Mac and cheese or you can add in any additions. I added 2 cups of shredded cooked chicken and 1/4 cup of basil leaves)

Pour the Mac and cheese into a casserole dish that’s been lightly sprayed with cooking spray and spread evenly. Slice some heirloom tomatoes and lay those on top of the Mac and chees and sprinkle with breadcrumbs.  Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the sauce is bubbly and browned
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#macandcheeserecipe #capresemacandcheese #capresepasta #bakedpasta

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bakedpasta, capresemacandcheese, macandcheeserecipe, capresepasta

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