Edibles Recipe: Mac & Cheese Gets Toasted

Mac and cheese is truly a treasure, as it is both one of the most popular comfort foods and easy to infuse with cannabis. The results are cheesy, creamy and deliciously crunchy. Instead of the standard breadcrumbs, the crunch in this mac and cheese comes from the topping mix of tortilla chips, potato chips and buttery snack crackers — which can also be infused if you’re looking to pack an extra punch. Also, thanks to the food miracles of modern science, you can substitute gluten-free pasta and crackers or dairy-free cheese to modify the recipe to fit your dietary needs. I’ve tried these versions and they’re not bad at all. Not great, but not bad.

In this recipe, the canna-butter is infused into the three-cheese sauce, so you can rest assured the servings will all contain a homogenous serving of THC as long as you spread the cheese sauce evenly. You can calculate the potency you desire by purchasing labeled canna-butter or making it yourself. If you choose to DIY, simply multiply the amount of flower you’re using by the percentage (in decimal form) of THC in the flower and that will tell you how strong your canna-butter is, though a small amount may burn off in the cooking process.

If you are a heavy hitter, you can also use some canna-butter to sauté the toppings, but one thing I try to stress is not to overdo the amount of cannabis in your food. Take it slow, get to know your dose and be considerate of others. You can always put some of infused toppings in a bowl at your adults-only table, so folks can help themselves to a higher potency if they wish.

INGREDIENTS — Serves 8-10

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Originally published in Issue 35 of Cannabis Now. LEARN MORE