Another thanksgiving post, help!

On thanksgiving we are going to Furr's buffet   with DH's family. But I want a yummy home made turkey dinner. DH works Friday, Sat, and Sunday though, so I'm thinking I'll just make the turkey on saturday or sunday with maybe baked mac n cheese, mashed potatoes and gravy, and rolls and take some of it to his work. What do I need to buy? Like, to transport this food. Anything special? I, of course, have pans and casseroles and what not. I want to stop at the store this afternoon and buy everything, so I just need and idea of if I need anything special. Also, any good baked mac n cheese recipes?!?!

I would just put everything in foil pans and take them in a box.

Quoting Blythe.:" I would just put everything in foil pans and take them in a box. "

haha.....that's a good idea. I was imagining myself trying to hold everything while holding my sons hand to cross the parking lot.

When my SO gets take out from the Diner in his hometown (about 20 minutes from our house) He puts the to-go containers in one of those fold down coolers... Keeps all the heat in!! Maybe put it in a cooler, with wheels? Now THAT would be easy transportation lol  

Omg I posted a topic a longggg time ago about baked Mac and cheese and a momma gave me an amazingggggg one, I can't remember it though  

Quoting [yo.]:" Omg I posted a topic a longggg time ago about baked Mac and cheese and a momma gave me an amazingggggg one, I can't remember it though  "

LOL- this is cute! I had to laugh! Can you get it again??

Quoting Schmayder ♥:" When my SO gets take out from the Diner in his hometown (about 20 minutes from our house) He puts the ... [snip!] ... down coolers... Keeps all the heat in!! Maybe put it in a cooler, with wheels? Now THAT would be easy transportation lol  "

We have a small cooler with no wheels, lol. I would imagine that DH would be able to come help me but sometimes they get super busy so I can't count on it. I could put the cooler on my sons stroller!

Quoting [yo.]:" Omg I posted a topic a longggg time ago about baked Mac and cheese and a momma gave me an amazingggggg one, I can't remember it though  "

Awww. I tried one last year and it was pretty good. I think I got it off here, I should look. I wanted to make green bean casserole but DH would rather have mac n cheese.

It's the one with the Betty Crocker link, but the avi with the pink headband/bow onthe baby
http://forum.baby-gaga.com/about2310387.html#lastpost

Quoting Colt's mommy:" We have a small cooler with no wheels, lol. I would imagine that DH would be able to come help me but sometimes they get super busy so I can't count on it. I could put the cooler on my sons stroller!"

There ya go!!   Hope he appreciates you doing this, it's very thoughtful!

How many servings do you think this makes?

(8-oz.) package elbow macaroni

2 tablespoons butter $

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2 tablespoons all-purpose flour $

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2 cups milk $

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1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper 1 (8-oz.) block sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded and divided

Preparation

1. 1. Prepare pasta according to package directions. Keep warm. 2. Melt butter in a large saucepan or Dutch oven over medium-low heat; whisk in flour until smooth. Cook, whisking constantly, 2 minutes. Gradually whisk in milk, and cook, whisking constantly, 5 minutes or until thickened. Remove from heat. Stir in salt, black and red pepper, 1 cup shredded cheese, and cooked pasta. 3. Spoon pasta mixture into a lightly greased 2-qt. baking dish; top with remaining 1 cup cheese. 4. Bake at 400° for 20 minutes or until bubbly. Let stand 10 minutes before serving. Note: For testing purposes only, we used Kraft Sharp Cheddar Cheese. To lighten, 2% reduced-fat milk and reduced-fat cheese may be substituted. One-Pot Macaroni and Cheese: Prepare recipe as directed, stirring all grated Cheddar cheese into thickened milk mixture until melted. Add cooked pasta, and serve immediately. Prep: 10 min., Cook: 7 min.

Quoting [yo.]:" It's the one with the Betty Crocker link, but the avi with the pink headband/bow onthe baby http://forum.baby-gaga.com/about2310387.html#lastpost"

It was good with just american cheese?

So you're not going to go see your family?  

<blockquote><b>Quoting Colt's mommy:</b>" It was good with just american cheese? "</blockquote>




I put sharp cheddar and mozzarella instead, sooo good

Quoting I♡C.:" So you're not going to go see your family?  "

No. DH finally told me just to go but when I got to work this morning I found out that we have patients on Monday and another person is on vacation so they can't cover my office. I just figured it wasn't meant to be. I was too emotional about it yesterday to continue stressing today.