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    missmature    May 10, 2011   chapel hill

    Having a rustic outdoor vintage wedding with a bbq.   Have always planned on having mac and cheese but thought might add more fun by having a mac and cheese bar.  Ideas for toppings and also a creative way to serve.  Martinis too formal for our wedding.  Having mason jars for our drinks

     
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    mandb122    March 6, 2011   Temporarily in Minnesota, From South Carolina, Wedding in Charleston

    Topping ideas could be bacon bits, ham, broccoli, maybe tomatoes, cheese, cracker/bread crumbs, etc.  I'm not sure of a creative way to serve it though.

     
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    elliestan    October 15, 2011   OK | TX

    my FI's mom is a caterer and she was talking about one that they did one time last week when we were talking about ideas. they used martini glasses though and had things like truffles, (real crushed) bacon bits, herbs, green onions, different cheeses for on top... i can't remember what else. i'd love to do it but i think i'm the only mac n cheese fanatic so it'd just be self indulgent :P you could get those disposible bamboo bowls on amazon or i saw some disposible birch ones the other day too to keep with the rustic theme

     
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    Ms. Meowerson    May 12, 2012  

    WANT WANT WANT!!!!!!!!

     
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    missfireslayer    September 24, 2010   Northern Colorado

    oh my gosh that sounds delicious. I love mac and cheese

     
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    rachaelrobin    January 16, 2011   Philadelphia

    What about serving in a shot glass type glass?  Though it might be too small...I really love mac and cheese.

     
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    lefeymw    April 16, 2011   CT

    Agree with above toppings. Some people (not me) likes ketchup on mac and cheese too.

    As for serving, crocks like those used for french onion soup would be great. Not sure if those are rentable and would probably be pricey to buy.

    Might be too casual, but maybe to-go containers (the bottom portion) or take out containers (like the chinese kind)

     
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    gabrielleelise1981    August 28, 2010   Portland, Maine

    a great topping for mac and cheese is thinly sliced and caramelized shallots (or sweet onions). Super good on top of mac and cheese!!!!!!!!!!

    What about serving in individual sized ramekins?

     
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    hotwings    August 21, 2010   Boston, MA

    OMG! Serious?  Can I be invited please?  That's awesome.  How about serving out of bacon bowls?

     
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    elliestan    October 15, 2011   OK | TX

    @gabrielleelise1981: oh yeah! she had caramelized onions too (drool)

     
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    toasties26       Oregon

    Yum!

     
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    MissDonnaAnne    August 26, 2012   Hamilton, NJ

    um can I come to your wedding?! That sounds amazing!

     
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    jayce    December 10, 2010  

    Don't forget the hot sauce! I love putting Tabasco or Frank's Red Hot on my mac and cheese. Your wedding sounds like it's going to be awesome!

     
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    Mrs.MedinaJr    November 11, 2011   Houston

    I saw this on TLC 4 weddings and OMG I got so hungry! I thought it was the greatest idea ever! ALl those toppings above sound yummy!!!

     
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    In the media    June 29, 2013   Indiana, but wedding in St. Louis

    First, I'm probably going to have to crash th wedding because mac & cheese is my kryptonite. I will stuff myself with it until there is no more available.

    I would offer bread crumbs, bacon, cheese, bacon, more bacon, maybe some ham sliced small, you could offer chicken to mix in...OK, that's just me being hungry, more cheese (a variety - american, colby, montery jack),  maybe some herbs, sea salt, pepper (you can get the cracked kind with different pepper flavors), you could even serve little bread slices. OK, I will start coming up with weird combos if I don't stop because this all sounds awesome.

     

    As for serving it, you could get glasses people drink scotch/bourbon out of, are little ramekins, or soufflee dishes. margarita glasses even. Margaritas sounds good with the bbq theme!

     
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    mandb122    March 6, 2011   Temporarily in Minnesota, From South Carolina, Wedding in Charleston

    If you like seafood and it'd be in the budget, you should totally also do crab or lobster 

     
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    Ember78    December 15, 2012  

    A mac and cheese bar sounds great. Many people don't like toppings of any kind though. The only topping I like is fresh ground black pepper.

     
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    crayfish    September 11, 2010   Berkeley, CA

    What about mini bread bowls? Might as well go all the way with the carbs ;-)

     
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    Allyser    September 1, 2010  

    What about having a couple different types of mac and cheese and toppings to add on either. You could do an american white cheese mac and then a cheddar mac. And have a variety in the colors. You could even serve it on small appetizer bowls or plates that match your theme/venue

     
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    plaid    October 23, 2010  

    Oh my god, a mac and cheese bar? I love it. Jealous!

     
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    soonerpsych    June 26, 2010   Oklahoman at heart, now in Southwest FL

    Could you use latch jars like this?  It's the first thing that came to mind when you said mason jars.  I've seen polenta served in this style jar at Bottega in Napa and it was pretty awesome.

    mac and cheese bar :  wedding Latch Jar

    The Container Store, Crate & Barrel, and Ikea all have them.  And I too love this idea, I'm a huge fan of mac & cheese!

     
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    Ember78    December 15, 2012  

    Mason jars would be cute to serve it in and would be alot cheaper than other options. Plus, it provides a cohesive look since you are using mason jars for beverages.

     
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    UpstateCait    October 7, 2011   Upstate, NY

    I totally wanted a mac and cheese bar too but the venue doesnt offer it. Bummer!

    How about:

    • bacon
    • salsa (maybe offer a few different kinds)
    • jalapenos
    • seasoned bread crumbs
    • green onions
    • ham

    As for how to serve it, what about stemless martini glasses? It still looks awesome but doesn't seem quite as formal as the normal ones with stems. 

     
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    artbee    February 28, 2010  

    Have you ever been to S'mac in ny? They're a mac and cheese restaurant, and they serve it tons of different ways. Here's their website for ideas.

    http://gomobo.com/Order/Order.aspx?VendorId=137

     
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    Miss Yoga Pants    December 8, 2012   Central IL

    Wow, it is like the food heavens just opened for me!  The idea of a mac 'n cheese bar is rocking my fantasy wedding world. 

     
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    Selene221    October 31, 2012  

    The mason jars would be perfect for serving. I agree with PP that alot of people don't like toppings and would prefer it plain, but prepared using different recipes. It sounds delicious though.

     
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    missmature    May 10, 2011   chapel hill

    Such great ideas and totally going to do this!  Just trying to come up with a fun serving idea--checked out the container store but at 3 dollars a pop definitely not in the budget!  There are some smaller mason jars and other glass containers.    How many ounces would be good for each serving size?  6 oz seems way too little

     
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    Selene221    October 31, 2012  

    You can find mason jars (a box of several) at Walmart or Target inexpensively.

     
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    buttontoes    September 1, 2012   Northern MI

    Is mac n cheese the only thing you're serving?  If not, I think 6oz is plenty.  I imagine each person would get about 1/2 a cup of mac and cheese with a little space for toppings with a 6 oz jar.

    I have no other ideas for toppings that haven't already been mentioned.

     
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    missmature    May 10, 2011   chapel hill

    mac and cheese bar :  wedding Wna Comet Cp9 Classic Crystal 9 Oz Parfait Dessert Cup 20 Pack

    found this ice cream sundae cup 9 0z

    ormac and cheese bar :  wedding Wna Comet Cdspet12 12 Oz Classic Sundae Cup 1000 Cs

    this one at 12 oz

     
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    Monkeygirl    September 5, 2010   Philadelphia

    OMG. Mac and Cheese Bar? Sorry, but I'm totally crashing your wedding. ;P

     
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    Selene221    October 31, 2012  

    Curious if you will be serving other foods in addition? If so, that will determine the size of serving dishes to get. Also, will this be a buffet? It can get awkward to carry a variety of single dishes without spilling or dropping something, and the dishes cannot be reused for sanitary reasons if someone wants seconds or thirds.

     
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    missmature    May 10, 2011   chapel hill

    We are having all BBQ/picnic food but upscale.  Yes it is a buffet.  Chicken, pork, potato salad, corn pudding, 3 bean salad, cuc and tomato salad, corn bread,

    Dessert-cupcakes and Pie bar and also ice cream! 

     

    Late night snack--undecided.   I think people could handle 2 serving pieces and we are using disposable bamboo plates and cutlery

     
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    soonerpsych    June 26, 2010   Oklahoman at heart, now in Southwest FL

    Holy cow, I want your buffet!  Delicious!  Can the mac n cheese go on the plates too or is just too small?

     
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    Selene221    October 31, 2012  

    I agree with SoonerPsych that the mac and cheese can just go on the plates with everything else rather than in their own bowls.

     
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    noritake22    March 31, 2011   Seattle

    Great idea!!!

    Fresh peas would be a great topping too :-)

     

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