Recipe: Carnival Cruise Lines' Macaroni & Cheese and Norwegian Cruise Line's Northern Lights

Known as “The King of Comfort Foods,” mac and cheese is a side dish loved by people of all ages. In celebration of National Mac and Cheese Day on July 14, we are sharing Carnival Cruise Line’s Macaroni & Cheese recipe with six types of mouthwatering cheeses and topped with crisp applewood smoked bacon. Pair this with a refreshing and easy-to-make Northern Lights cocktail from Norwegian Cruise Line so that you can have a substantial meal with a light cocktail.

Carnival Cruise Lines' Macaroni & Cheese –Carnival Cruise Line

Ingredients

• 12 oz Cheddar Cheese
• 8 oz Brie Cheese
• 8 oz Mozzarella Cheese
• 2 lb Macaroni Pasta
• 1 lb Sour Cream
• 8 oz Mascarpone Cheese
• 6 oz Parmesan Cheese
• 6 oz Swiss Cheese
• 1 pt Half & Half Cream
• 1.5 qt Heavy Cream
• 2 lbs Applewood Smoked Bacon
• 10 count of 3 oz Chicken Breasts
• White Pepper to Taste

Instructions

• Heat pan, add cream and half & half; bring it to boil. Slowly fold in brie, mascarpone, swiss cheese (half the quantity), cheddar cheese and sour cream. Season well.
• Boil macaroni in salted water drain fold in the cheese sauce.
• Add cooked bacon to the macaroni.
• Pour 6 oz of pasta in the center of the pasta bowl.
• Arrange dices of fresh mozzarella on the top of the pasta.
• Hand chop rest of the cheddar cheese and mix with grated parmesan and sprinkle it over the macaroni.
• Place for two minutes under a broiled to gratinate.
• Serve with grilled chicken breast and garnish with a crisp rasher of apple-wood smoked bacon and a parsley sprig.

Norwegian Cruise Line Northern Lights –Norwegian Cruise Line

Ingredients

• 1 ½ oz. Hendricks Gin
• ¾ oz. fresh-squeezed lime juice
• ¾ oz. simple syrup
• 4 mint leaves
• Top with lemon-lime soda
• Garnish: lime wheel, thinly sliced with mandolin, and mint spring

Instructions

• Add ingredients into a mixing glass.
• Add ice and shake vigorously.
• Strain into a glass filled with plenty of ice.
• Garnish with lime wheel and mint sprig.